Hedman Hedder install w/pics
#196
12-05-2012, 07:15 AM
I think the real reason they use these joints is so that they don't have to get the angles exactly perfect. The ball and socket can be misaligned and still seal.
Still haven't even looked at the new replacement header yet, and have yet to get underneath and (re)tighten the NEW setup. I have some time off later this month, and will be happy to get this behind me once and for all... I don't commute with the V10 anymore, so the urgency is just not there
Still haven't even looked at the new replacement header yet, and have yet to get underneath and (re)tighten the NEW setup. I have some time off later this month, and will be happy to get this behind me once and for all... I don't commute with the V10 anymore, so the urgency is just not there
#197
12-07-2012, 02:57 AM
I was thinking, has anyone thought of having v band connections welded to their headers? Im thinking about doing that before I put them on. Cutting the ball flanges off and replacing them with a v band connection. V bands are used alot for turbos, and diesel exhausts, and seem to work great. I've found them anywhere from $20 to $50 for a kit to do one side. I might just try it and report back for anyone looking for a for sure fix to the ball flange problem. I did some roaming on a few other forums and were not the only ones having a problem with these flanges.
Hopefully that is the extra material.
#199
12-15-2012, 11:15 AM
Got mine installed . Much heavier set. The y pipe was not correct. It would not line up with headers and had to heat it and bend it. Then the tranny tab and the joint to cat was off. Bolted it and bent cat pipe to get rest of system to line up. Also added Gibson cat back. Sounds nice.
Need some exhaust paint on y pipe now. Heat took off coating.
Need some exhaust paint on y pipe now. Heat took off coating.
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12-16-2012, 04:53 PM
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I'm glad i went with the Banks headers i researched on here a long time before deciding on them before anyone in this thread contacted Headman i decided against them after reading the problems you guys where having.Hope the updated ones work out for you this time around.Ive had the Banks installed for about 10 months now and not a single problem never had to re-tighten anything.
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12-18-2012, 09:05 PM
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