burstaneurysm

I just reused my gasket.

OakToddler

If this Donut I am trying to get info on is the correct one then I just feel it is worth replacing. I am having done at a shop, too. So, I just want to walk in and give the guy the parts and have him complete it.

bB2NER

That replacement donut gasket kinda looks thinner than the OEM one did. If you are replacing it I'd go with a new one from the dealer just to make sure it seals properly.

OakToddler

OK Jeff, check out this thread.

What I believe I have is a hard donut gasket.

2 pics of it- way down about the 14th and 16th pic.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30514

bB2NER

Yeah, that looks like it should work.

UnSouled_xA

Can anyone post pics of the black coated header installed?

EAmon

umm lemme see if i can find any of mine
i got steh balck one

OakToddler

I found another cheap source for the bolts.

I am gonna pick them up, too.

http://info.rockauto.com/RB/Detail2n...t03143-007.jpg


http://rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcod...or%20PROLIANCE

OakToddler

So, its about 17 dollars shipped for 2 bolts.

$17.11 to be exact

Rockauto has some nice prices.....

OakToddler

I just got the bolts. Super quick fed ex delivery.

brownfaux

so, as part of my rant on another thread, someone pointed out that the ebay can shred metal into the engine, like old megan headers did. some quick searches got me nothing.

I haven't heard this before.... has anyone else?

his plan worked, he made me second guess my header......

greybox

Wrong, exhaust gases go out so it might push metal into the cat or something but not into the motor. If you file it to remove burs or something from the flange as long as it's blown out first there should be no problems like that.

bB2NER

No problems here with my cheap ebay header.

Zman

....

brownfaux

i was going to say, the logic of it is off....

zman, the write up is the same as the one in the tech section.

frogbox

With the vvti system we have the engine does suck exhaust back into the engine through the header, it is part of the smog . They used to use ( still do on some engines) what is known as an EGR Valve ( Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve).
So there is a small chance to suck metal shavings back into the engine.

Zman

I didn't see one in the tech section!
I found it though, I should have looked harder.

I hope the front strut bar doesn't get completely in the way when trying to do this.

bB2NER

It does some but not badly. I think I removed mine just to make it super easy and painted it while I had it off.

Zman

I want to get some new spring bolts, then I'm ready to install this header sitting in my room.

Zman

I got my Megan Racing header installed yesterday. It took much longer than it should have. I had to remove the strut bar, the DC one is pretty heavy duty, lol.

PB Blaster is VERY useful. A bolt breaker and another person are also useful!

I had to buy new bolts, nuts and washers for the bottom of the header for an extra $7 at PepBoys. They are much better bolts and I reused the springs.

The fitment is great and it looks 10x better than the stock header.

The engine sounds much happier, it sounds pretty sweet in combination with the
K&n Typhoon CAI and Precision muffler.