Craig, thanks for the response. I think what I'll do is just tow it down to the muffler shop and have them wrangle with it after I get the rest of the van put together.
Chris
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--- In subaruvanagon@..., Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@...> wrote:
Chris:
We had a similar experience with 3.3 headers. First set was way off. We exchanged that set for a second set which were also off but closer than the first set. It took a bit of wrangling but they were finally mated. It has been a couple of years and the van has been used sparingly but so far they have not cracked. Others have reported similar experiences with poor fit.
Craig
--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@...> wrote:
From: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@...>
Subject: Re: [subaruvanagon] Small Car SVX Stainless Header won't fit.
To: subaruvanagon@...
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 11:44 PM
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On Mar 19, 2012, at 10:02 PM, Christopher wrote:
I pulled my EG33 out of a perfectly good running SVX that I drove around with no smoking, overheating, or any other problems with the engine that only had 100k miles, so I am pretty sure the block and cylinder heads are fine (ie. not warped or misshaped).
So, my question is this. Is there something different about my motor that would cause both of these headers to not fit?? My SVX was one of the first, manufactured in early 1991. Is it different in any way? or did I just happen to get TWO headers that don't fit in the SAME fashion?
I am thinking about towing it down to an exhaust shop and having them try to put it on. All I have left to do before my first startup is finish up the wiring, install the charcoal canister and put the DAMN EXHAUST on! I am very frustrated right now! #$%* If anyone can help, I really need advice on this header issue.
Thanks,
Chris
My suggestion is to get a refund from Small Car on the header that doesn't fit, that you've already paid for.
Then, as you have said, take your van to a shop that can make a complete header that the exhaust system
you have will bolt up to. Have them make it out of mild steel, then have that ceramic coated. Be sure to
know that there are fabricators that have been making headers out of a lot of materials, on the internet,
that can make a header for you.
I'd suggest avoiding stainless. The really good SS (I think it's called 321) is VERY expensive and not
a lot more durable than mild steel with the ceramic coating.
An example of one of the online vendors finished product:
I'd suggest talking with them about them or another vendor they recommend, making this same unit
out of mild steel if they can/will. My experience with SS headers on both Subaru 2.2 and 3.0 is that they eventually
crack in several places.
Just my $0.02
Bob
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