Nameless Performance Equal Length Stepped Header

[Ranatsu]

Is anyone else concerned that the jig they are using could possibly be off? With the way they are manufacturing these things, if 1 is off all of them will be.

[StormTrooper]

Originally Posted by Thatruth2001

I highly recommend everyone consider opting for the ceramic coating. I think anyone in a hot environment would be foolish not to have it done. I have been monitoring the coolant temps since the install and noticed the coolant temps going up to 208 degrees in traffic. Currently we are averaging 35 to 45 degrees in the morning. Once air is flowing it drops back down to 194 degrees.

I would hate for people to defer the additional expense to expedite shipping. Just food for thought.

I'm getting mine done locally since I wanted a different finish.

But it will be coated for engine bay Temps

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

Is anyone else concerned that the jig they are using could possibly be off? With the way they are manufacturing these things, if 1 is off all of them will be.

Has a delivered one not fit properly? Then I'd be concerned. Otherwise, when you pay for a product of this quality from a known shop there's the assumption that the jig was created accurately with vehicle tolerances taken into mind as well.

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Has a delivered one not fit properly? Then I'd be concerned. Otherwise, when you pay for a product of this quality from a known shop there's the assumption that the jig was created accurately with vehicle tolerances taken into mind as well.

I'm skeptical if any exist.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

I'm skeptical if any exist.

If none exist, then there's no fitment issue.

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

If none exist, then there's no fitment issue.

touche

[toeout]

Originally Posted by Thatruth2001

I highly recommend everyone consider opting for the ceramic coating. I think anyone in a hot environment would be foolish not to have it done. I have been monitoring the coolant temps since the install and noticed the coolant temps going up to 208 degrees in traffic. Currently we are averaging 35 to 45 degrees in the morning. Once air is flowing it drops back down to 194 degrees.

I would hate for people to defer the additional expense to expedite shipping. Just food for thought.

How do you know that the temp difference is from the header's radiant heat?

[Thatruth2001]

Originally Posted by toeout

How do you know that the temp difference is from the header's radiant heat?

Currently I have 30K miles on the car and use the OBD app torque to measure a number of items while driving. I cannot recall traffic driving conditions (summer or winter) where I saw the coolant temps rise above 194 degrees. I noticed after the header was installed while in traffic the coolant registered 208 degrees when the outside ambient heat was approximately 40 degrees. Once in fresh air the coolant temps dropped to 194 like usual.

This is just my personal observation and led to my suggestion that people may not want to skip the ceramic coating if they plan tracking or autocrossing their car.

[toeout]

Originally Posted by Thatruth2001

Currently I have 30K miles on the car and use the OBD app torque to measure a number of items while driving. I cannot recall traffic driving conditions (summer or winter) where I saw the coolant temps rise above 194 degrees. I noticed after the header was installed while in traffic the coolant registered 208 degrees when the outside ambient heat was approximately 40 degrees. Once in fresh air the coolant temps dropped to 194 like usual.

This is just my personal observation and led to my suggestion that people may not want to skip the ceramic coating if they plan tracking or autocrossing their car.

Got it. Sent them an email about adding a coating, would hate to find out in July that I needed it.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by Thatruth2001

Currently I have 30K miles on the car and use the OBD app torque to measure a number of items while driving. I cannot recall traffic driving conditions (summer or winter) where I saw the coolant temps rise above 194 degrees. I noticed after the header was installed while in traffic the coolant registered 208 degrees when the outside ambient heat was approximately 40 degrees. Once in fresh air the coolant temps dropped to 194 like usual.

This is just my personal observation and led to my suggestion that people may not want to skip the ceramic coating if they plan tracking or autocrossing their car.

stock radiator i'm assuming? i'm not surprised. the AC condenser is thicker than that thing.

[EMS Guy]

Nice work!

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

Is anyone else concerned that the jig they are using could possibly be off? With the way they are manufacturing these things, if 1 is off all of them will be.

That's the whole point of a jig, and EVERYTHING is made this way for exhaust parts.

You make an accurate jig and don't have to worry after that.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by 14BRZ

Mine shipped out this morning

You sure about that? when i talked to them yesterday afternoon they said they hadn't shipped yet.

[Ranatsu]

Originally Posted by wparsons

That's the whole point of a jig, and EVERYTHING is made this way for exhaust parts.

You make an accurate jig and don't have to worry after that.

Yeah I'm aware of that, I was just speaking hypothetically. I'm not terribly concerned with it, but its definitely up there.