i just took the truck from the mechanic and drove it to the muffler shop but my question is this. i believe there are 4 threaded holes in these headers i assume for ozygen sensors and also 2 in the cat pipe. these trucks do not have 6 sensors do they???? am i missing something? i told the muffler shop to just plug the remaining hole with a some sort of cap that u can screw into it. i thought there were only 4 sensors is there 6 or what????

 

Rusty,
There should be 2 plugs that came in a box with your bolts,use those plugs to put in your holes in the primary section!

Matt

 

Having troubles plugging your hole huh..........sounds like a personnal problem to me

--Joe

 

thanks matt i checked but bo plugs to be found the o2 sensors for sure have to go in the back not in the primaries right? will they reach that far or it seems like i read where u need extenders????

i have never had a problem plugging the holes be4 this one. haha u tripped me out man.

 

Rusty,
You need some kind of plug to put in your primary tubes since you never received them! Check to see if you have your grade 8 bolts included in your header kit if not you can get them at a hardware store.Also you should have two 21/2 inch collector gaskets included,again if not go to napa and get the better ones for around $20.00 You will need to lengthen your o2 sensors as well to make them fit into the collectors! Have you started the install yet on your longtubes,make sure you keep everyone posted on your progress! Good luck!

Matt

 

matt the install is finished on the headers. the same header bolts as i used in the bassanis were put back in. but how the heck do u extend the o2 sensors its gonna be middle of next week when johnny gets back. ill find some sort of plug ill make something work. but i never got o2 extenders, header bolts, or plugs. the only thing i received other than headers were the collector gaskets and bolts to go with those. until i get the extenders for the o2 sensors what would happen if they were put in the primary tubes instead of the rearward spot?

p.s. it cost me 300 bucks for the install. the mechanic had cuts on his hands, and face. he said it was a real bi%$^. and i knew him too. he said if it was anyone else it woulda been 400 or 450 to do. steering was taken off and he said getting the header bolts started was immortal hell. it took from 7- round 230 to do. and he is an excellent mechanic too. he told me he hoped that was the last set i put on(he also put my bassanis on).

 

by the way im going to the exhaust place tonite to help my other friend run the exhaust. it will prolly be tomorrow before i have finished results. also i was wanting to go racing tomorrow nite if the o2 sensors r in the wrong hole which i know they r and will be, would it be ok to run it anyway. i have a date with dan greene tomorrow night i gotta c if i can beat him hahaha.

 

I wish you hadn't used the word "date" !--LOL

Why don't you leave the O2s out altogeather? Then it will be really loud .

Btw, JDM's headers come with O2 extended sensors. Maybe give him a call--I think(d/k) that he'll sell you just the extenders.

Dan

 

no it was REALLY loud with no exhaust and open headers when i drove it tfrom the shop to the muffler shop to get the exhaust reworked. hahaha date ok then ill change it to meet. there ya happy hahaha. u old guys get pissy sometimes j/k. if i cant run it tomorrow or it isnt ready then ill just have to see ya over in jackson next week.

 

Rusty,
Go ahead and put the o2 sensors in the primaries for now you will be fine but either have your existing wires lengthened or purchase the harness because the best way is to have them in the collectors!

Matt

 

thanks for ya help matt. i will temporarily put them in the primaries.

 

Hey Rusty,

Take a look in a MM&FF Magazine. I've been told that there is a company that sells extended 02 sensor connectors in the magazine. See if you can find it and I'll look also, and post ASAP, if I find it.

Also, Check with your local dealer tomorrow (Fri), they have the wires to extend them for you.

 

I'm fixing to install shorty bassani headers and i want to know whether i should invest in some locking header bolts?? If i should then where would be a good place to get them from.... or what brand?? I know i am not gonna feel like repeatidly retightening any so what should i do?

thanks
justin