99 headers on a 97?
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From: Bradenton, Fl
Hi Turbo
Glad you did not have to many problems. Did the 99 pvc pipe work? I have a 4x2 with a E40D trans. Not as long as the 4x4 trans. Dont think I would have the mid pipe problems. Hows It sound? Did you notice any gain in performance?
Norm
Glad you did not have to many problems. Did the 99 pvc pipe work? I have a 4x2 with a E40D trans. Not as long as the 4x4 trans. Dont think I would have the mid pipe problems. Hows It sound? Did you notice any gain in performance?
Norm
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Okay, so I have finished the install! I had a lot of time so I didn't hurry at all! I welded and fabricated it all myself. I extended the left pipe, just after the resonator, 3 inches to fit around my trans crossmember. I also made a 3 bolt flange setup just after the resonator on the right side (since the pipe was originally designed to slide in together, there was just the extra length I needed). Then I cut, welded, and flanged the y-pipe to the 3" gibson exhaust. As for the EGR pipe, I did end up buying one for a 2000 5.4l and it fit perfectly to my 1997 5.4l! This is definately a must if you Own a 97 or 98 and want to use the obx headers!!! The install of the egr pipe was clean, simple and no bending necessary!
All in all, it was quite a bit of work but well worth it!! I feel better power on the bottom end, and most importantly I got rid of the crappy shorty headers! After going through 2 sets of shorty headers that caused me nothing but problems, I've finally found the solution with this kit!
All in all, it was quite a bit of work but well worth it!! I feel better power on the bottom end, and most importantly I got rid of the crappy shorty headers! After going through 2 sets of shorty headers that caused me nothing but problems, I've finally found the solution with this kit!