Further updates:
Sold my CX racing headers.
With some precision percussive persuasion, I was able to fit SIKKY headers with my CX motor mounts (on their 2nd back mount hole).
This will save me some of the engine bay temps (engine itself is cool, just the surroundings) and roasted spark plug wires I've been battling.
Put a set of washers above the sway bar mounts helped provide enough clearance to fit.
I reused a portion of the CX Y-pipe to complete the system. It took a tight radius (3" CLR)
and a "normal" radius (5" CLR) bend to tie together, then bought two O2 bungs and welded them in.
After the hammering I sent the headers to SWAIN TECH, for their white lightning ceramic coating. This is a true insulating coating unlike JETHOT that I sent my last set. I then lightly dusted the white coating with "flameproof" iron colored paint because I know they would be discolored in no time, but didnt want to heavily paint them and cause any issues with the ceramic coating.
Fitting:
Finished:
