Lmfao! All I have is a cell phone, but it does have a very good camera.You do realize the wait is killing us....
don't post crappy cell phone pics either... really get in there and work that camera!!!! (LOL)
I hope to have mine done by the end of march. super-jealous.
T-man's '05 Sport Build Thread
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HiVel-JR
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Exactly...
Ok, I got it back!!! Oh man! It's MEANNNNN!!!!! :uzi::behindsofa:
Before:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132186222@N08/24443438733/in/datetaken/" title="VIDEO0004"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/24443438733_6feb50fc8b_z.jpg" width="360" height="640" alt="VIDEO0004"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
After:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132186222@N08/24820112700/in/datetaken/" title="VIDEO0005"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1585/24820112700_8067c0a2aa_z.jpg" width="360" height="640" alt="VIDEO0005"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I have one issue. With my big body lift it changed the angle of the steering shaft causing it to rub the header. The two bolts holding the steering shaft together are rubbing. You can feel it in the wheel while turning it. I'm not quite sure what to do yet, I'm leaning towards getting a brass drift and denting the tube until it clears. Good? Bad? Idea's anyone???
Before:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132186222@N08/24443438733/in/datetaken/" title="VIDEO0004"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1650/24443438733_6feb50fc8b_z.jpg" width="360" height="640" alt="VIDEO0004"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
After:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132186222@N08/24820112700/in/datetaken/" title="VIDEO0005"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1585/24820112700_8067c0a2aa_z.jpg" width="360" height="640" alt="VIDEO0005"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I have one issue. With my big body lift it changed the angle of the steering shaft causing it to rub the header. The two bolts holding the steering shaft together are rubbing. You can feel it in the wheel while turning it. I'm not quite sure what to do yet, I'm leaning towards getting a brass drift and denting the tube until it clears. Good? Bad? Idea's anyone???
Jason B
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That 2nd video sounds incredible!!!
Putting a dimple (as I like to call it) in the tube, as long as it's not more than halfway, there will be no issues. Since your primary tubes are larger and longer than the factory oem tubing, your performance gain will still be huge in comparison to the small percentage you will need to dimple it. Your situation is only like this due to the BODY LIFT. This won't happen with suspension lifts, etc.
To make you feel better, the 2015+ mustang headers are dimpled from Doug Thorley as well as many others for factory clearance issues.
To note for anyone with a body lift, I have a 2.5" body lift and I'm sure a smaller one wouldn't be as big an issue!
I'm going to dimple it, great point as usual Jason! Thanks.
groverdill
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Man that is awesome.. I want to get mine done. Did they break any bolts?
The bolts didn't break but Toyota uses locking nuts so all the studs came out. They ended up getting new hardware for it.
groverdill
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Good to know, I am expecting to replace all the hardware as well.
Now to keep saving my pennies.
Now to keep saving my pennies.
HOJeepster
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Interesting about the steering column rub, I'll be curious to see what you do to fix that. I have a 1 inch BL, wonder if I'd run into issues as well.
The after sound clip is nasty - sounds really nice.
Any other installation issues? Total hours of labor? Did your mechanic have any other comments?
Also, post up what your butt dyno says after the installation.
congrats
The after sound clip is nasty - sounds really nice.
Any other installation issues? Total hours of labor? Did your mechanic have any other comments?
Also, post up what your butt dyno says after the installation.
congrats
Traffic sucked so I haven't been able to do a proper butt dyno but my son said he felt it was faster. I'm leaving in a few so I'll do some "testing"
I'm pretty sure a smaller body lift wouldn't be a problem.
They charged me 13.5 hours for a total of $1065.50. Total cost of install and building the exhaust is $1776.85.
I'm pretty sure a smaller body lift wouldn't be a problem.
They charged me 13.5 hours for a total of $1065.50. Total cost of install and building the exhaust is $1776.85.
kevinpt
Senior Member
Traffic sucked so I haven't been able to do a proper butt dyno but my son said he felt it was faster. I'm leaving in a few so I'll do some "testing"
I'm pretty sure a smaller body lift wouldn't be a problem.
They charged me 13.5 hours for a total of $1065.50. Total cost of install and building the exhaust is $1776.85.
you might want to watch this video, you will not have any issues with putting a flat spot in the pipe
Exhaust Header Bash! Testing Power Loss From Dents?
Nice! Thanks
It is definitely not for the faint of heart! Lol
Troymclure
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I was about to post the same thing haha
