Header Help Please

Punisher66j said

I bought them specifically for a dart so not sure why so many spots need altered. Welder, plasma, torch yep all three. They are not coated at the moment but I will have them powder coated once I have them fitted.

So you are saying I can close the pipe a little more than half way and it will be ok?

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Well, allow it the most room to breathe possible. Look at it this way, it's that or your stock manifolds. I'd expect the headers to perform better even with a few good dents. Go watch that enginemasters video when you get a sec, if only for the entertainment value.

As for coating them, it sounds like you're doing it for aesthetics/rust, not heat. Just thought I'd mention that I have a buddy who swears by baking on BBQ paint. Not gonna do as much for heat as ceramic coating, but it'd be a helluva lot cheaper than powder (unless you have that setup too). Might be something to consider.

It really sucks that they don't fit easier. Sorry about that. Maybe give us a quick spec list so that future builders don't run into the same BS.