Can't decide which Header to get

[Focus]

rocketeer, dumb question, but, is your shifter forward at all?

I test drove my car with the new "JDM"block and my first gear is about at the A/C controls with 2nd gear being where 1st gear used to be

I took it back after the ABS light and ebrake handle wouldn't turn off

They put your shifter on backwards...

 

[mx-p5]

dude, focus, i feel like the biggest idiot in the world right now

I don't know WHY i didn't think that! Well, prob cause i didn't think they took it out, but, that makes PERFECT sense!

I'll call and explain that to em tomorrow. But, they still need to figure why the ABS and E-brake lights are still on

Thank you Bud!!

And, back to Rocketeer. Callie said she'll pick me up from work since i might not have a car tomorrow, so, either way, we're on for tomorrow late afternoon (between 5-7??) in Vero for you to get the header

It's JUST the header, i do not have the manifold gasket or donut gasket for the exhaust


oh, and before you do your exhaust, the Ractive header DOES NOT have a bung for your second 02 sensor, but if you'regonna do a custom exhaust/midpipe, have em weld in a 2nd 02 bung in the midpipe, then you can get the Mazdaspeed 02 sensor extentions or splice your own extention

 

[mini_FD]

thats a good diagram drawn out lol okay i can't wait to start putting my dreams together.

 

[mini_FD]

wow the site is acting strange all day... and ghostbuster your a real help and i can't wait for you to get back to me about the ecu and harness... ha i might have to get the tranny as well from you to the full swap later down the road hehe anyways I'm stoked meeting up with pro5x2 hopefully tom if all goes well

 

[mx-p5]

diagram?

And i think you'll like the build as it goes. BUT, just don't ride in a mazdaspeed, or you'll get boost envy right away. lol

 

[mini_FD]

should i worry about putting heat wraps on the header at all and or should i have it coated and polished?

 

[mini_FD]

because i talked with a guy at the shop today and said i should put heat wraps on because it keeps the header hot which performs better. He also said that it would keep the rest of your engine at a lower variable temperature especially my CAI "caught on to that lingo lol" I mean I'm only taking everyones credibility and being sourceful so I'm not left in the dark with everyone's decision why they chose to go left or right... My opinion is that they look tacky and i like to look at shiny things lol but whatever performs better you know.

 

[BoPro5]

wraps are all personal choice. they will do what they are designed to do and will mostly just keep everything cooler under the hood. but lots of people run there cars fine without them. All personal choice.

I would do a heat wrap on mine because i live in vegas... 120+ in the summer and F that "its a dry heat" bulls***. I would want everything to stay as cool as possible.

 

[ghostbusters]

yup, i'm gonna be looking for the harness and ecu today...dude, the ecu and harness i can do, a transmission,,,lol, i dunno about that, remember, i'm in another country, laterz

 

[mini_FD]

Yeah your right wraps will do its job you live in a dry area where i live in humidity so heat wraps it is lol

 

[mx-p5]

talk to John again, he wrapped his OBX and it's still beautiful!

plus it'd be cheaper than jet hot coating

 

[mx-p5]

Alright, got my car back!

So, what time is good to meet ya in Vero? I'll have your header! lol

 

[mini_FD]

about 6 okay? and you said that you didnt have the donut gasket or manifold gasket, where would i get those?

 

[mx-p5]

I suggest the dealership for the donut gasket. Aftermarket ones didn't seal up right for me.

As to the other, hit up "***************" and tell em Tylor sent ya for a header/manifold gasket! He'll get a chuckle. lol

and hit me via PM with your number or shoot me a text. i think i sent ya mine.

and 6 sounds good to me. Just call when ya get there or i'll call and we can pick a meeting point.

 

[mini_FD]

do i need to order anything else ?

 

[mx-p5]

just the 02 sensor extentions.

The exhaust shop should be able to get an 02 bung to weld into the new midpipe you'll be doing.

But, other than the header gasket and donut gasket, that's it.

Oh, not sure but, you'll prob also need the CEL eliminator

 

[mini_FD]

hey the dounut gasket is 21.80 from the dealer and the manifold gasket is 16.04 and a new 2001 intake manifold for the 626 is 340.00

 

[mini_FD]

about the sensor extensions, do i need the mazda speed wiring extenstions or what is it exactly so i can order it from the dealership as well unless you know a better place

 

[mx-p5]

post up a WTB thread for 2nd 02 sensor extention and someone might have one laying around.

otherwise, if you're any good at wiring, splice your own extention.

As to gaskets, that sounds about right.

the intake manifold, there is a guy on here i think selling his 626 for $250

 

[mini_FD]

Cleaned up the header with alcohol and put engine degreaser inside. and if your serious about the axle back then we can do the trade once i purchase the racing beat full exhaust