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Old 04-03-2020, 03:17 PM   #40
JIM THEO
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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17 View Post
how much of this is install error? wrong torque specs? buying used products and reusing old bolts and/or gaskets? not re-torquing after heat cycle?

as far as fitment goes, the only "fitment" issue is with contact with the skid plate, and that is not a flaw in the product, but a limitation to the possible designs, meaning in order to have the optimal design it is a necessary evil, and a very minor, free to fix issue. Otherwise the vast majority of people have had no issues or complaints.

also my ace 250 header was 1350$ brand new shipped from a vendor (no discount/sale price), and 350 type As are about 1700$, back when more vendors stocked them you could get them for 1500$ when they had their annual sales. So not really close to 2000$
I am not complaining but I have rubbing issues with the subframe, this is serious issue as I have to buy harder engine mounts and gearbox mount insert.
I adjusted the skid plate, needs some more hammering probably as my A350 are second hand, but the subframe issue IS ridiculous at least for me it adds ~250-300$ above the already expensive headers!
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