Header Installation Question Options

[6G96GT]

So, I bought the ebay header for my 96 GT. I need to paint it with hi-temp paint right? Do I need to prime it first? Also, I have a hi-flow cat too waiting to be installed. My current exhaust setup is bone stock except I DO have a performance Muffler installed. Can I just install the new header and hi-flow cat and that's it? Do I have to do something about the front stock cat/resinator?

This post has been edited by 6G96GT: Oct 22, 2008 - 7:20 PM

[LewFX]

you paint it, its gonna burn off and smell funky

[Bitter]

they do have special paints for exhaust which takes temps upto 1200 degrees without problems. some use silicone and some use ceramics.

[6G96GT]

would heat wrap be a better idea?

[Etak28]

would heat wrap be a better idea?

i would recommend heat wrap, otherwise it will eventually look cancerous like mine used too

[6G96GT]

Question 1) What should I get for heat wrap for my header?
Question 2) Do I need to replace my stock Down Pipe with some sort of fabricated one or performance one or just leave it alone?

Thanks Guys.

[Spider77]

A1), Um, header wrap...they pretty much sell it at any auto part store. But you can check these out Header Wraps
A2) Dunno...PLan on doing a 98 camry manifold swap unless I register my car out of state where there are no emissions testing requirements.

[bseaman_5]

You shouldn't need to have any sort of downpipe, the header you bought should have the downpipe all in one. It butts right up to the flange of the exhaust, I imagine you bought your header from ebay?

[6G96GT]

yeah, I bought it from surewin (same seller everyone bought theirs from). So, just bolt it right up? Is it ok to thread each bolt and then seat it with a 1/4 inch turn? Or, do I literally have to torque it to spec? Also, my hi-flow cat...do I have to get it welded or not? Thanks guys!