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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: SR71blackbird on August 23, 2013, 03:02:39 AM

Title: Stinger header
Post by: SR71blackbird on August 23, 2013, 03:02:39 AM
Does anybody have any experience with the stinger center mount headers? I can't find a picture of the  to see if it is a D shape  like the ebay ones (Which from all other angles besides the angle that shows the , look like the stinger headers) or an oval  that perfectly matches up to the head.
Here is a D shape one that I see alot. http://www.xs-power.com/ford-turbo-manifolds-2.htm
Title: Stinger header
Post by: TOM Renzo on August 23, 2013, 05:04:02 AM
The headers you posted are . Reason being no 2.3 exhaust manifold uses a GASKET!!! Or should i say any i use!!!

:popcorn:
Title: Stinger header
Post by: mcb82gt on August 23, 2013, 10:36:36 AM
I had one along time ago.  I dont recall it looking like a D shape like that, but as I said it was long ago and the design may have changed.
Title: Stinger header
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on August 23, 2013, 03:43:35 PM
Quote from: TOM Renzo;420491
The headers you posted are . Reason being no 2.3 exhaust manifold uses a GASKET!!! Or should i say any i use!!!

:popcorn:

I'm confused...

when I tore my 2.3 out of my TC, there was a gasket between the manifold and the head...
Title: Stinger header
Post by: TOM Renzo on August 23, 2013, 06:20:22 PM
Not from the factory!!
Title: Stinger header
Post by: turbotrav on August 26, 2013, 11:59:44 PM
I used a cheapo gasket once...burned out...like Tom said...no gasket...some people have luck with abit of High-temp RTV....

Travis
Title: Stinger header
Post by: STANG8U on August 27, 2013, 12:30:18 AM
Got a buddy with a svo and a ebay header kep blowing gaskets out and had cracks fixed more than one time

Finally just put the stock one on lol
Title: Stinger header
Post by: TOM Renzo on August 27, 2013, 04:31:34 AM
Quote from: STANG8U;420665
Got a buddy with a svo and a ebay header kep blowing gaskets out and had cracks fixed more than one time

Finally just put the stock one on lol


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