BBG Header Install

[IndyRon]

I'm getting ready to get started on this within the next 7-10 days. I finally got my PCM issues ironed out which ended up being an incomplete learn during the driving cycles after the initial install as well as a faulty plugwire present at the same time.

Below is a mockup of the headers and Corsa that will be going on the car. These headers are the new 1 7/8" primary "shorties" that are sold by BBG but are actually longer primaries than any other header on the market for these cars currently. They are called shorties only because he has a set for racing/aftermarket PCM cars that have even longer primaries. The setup is completely modular and I can change primary length and collectors if necessary depending on my application without removing the primaries bolted to the heads. I sent mine out for jet hot coating since my car is primarily a streetcar and I wanted as much thermal reduction underhood as possible. Here is the initial pics of the setup going on. I'll update this thread throughout the install process as well and will have back to back dyno graphs to show the gains achieved.

[01sapphirebob]

Those look great!!!

[Steve M]

That's gonna be LOUD...I'd love to get a chance to hear this setup in person. Can't wait to see some dyno results as well!

[ACRucrazy]

Totally forgot you were dealin with PCM issues. Glad it got straightened out, I was assuming it was a learning issue. Headers look bitchen!

[FrgMstr]

I wish you would have warned us that there was pornography in this thread.

[Revolution]

Looks killer Ron!

[AbsolutHank]

Looks great Ron!!

As much as I love your car, I may lust for your garage even more!

[Murpowa]

Good stuff!

[blk_fxstc]

Murpowa - you have a PM

[v10CodeMonkey]

Those look awesome. Looking forward to seeing the real-world gains on these headers and to see (and hear) a video of these once installed!

[PaulP]

Ya we need more garage pics, very nice setup

[09redviper]

Which corsa cat back you have, 2" or 3"?

[Vipes]

Is that your garage? Wow, very impressive! The car also.

[pony23]

Those look awesome.

[gerch85]

awsome set up

[IndyRon]

Thanks All. I'm going to be running the Corsa 3" inlet system. I'll start without cats and depending on loudness and smell, I may install some high flow cats after the collector. Heading out of town tomorrow morning but plan to start the install next weekend.

[Steve-Indy]

Update ???

[IndyRon]

Update ???

Hey Steve, On my way back to Naptown from Vacay. I'll be starting on the install tomorrow.

[IndyRon]

Ok all. Got the car up on the lift and starting on the disassembly now. Got the side sills off, tips off, and will be pulling the factory manifolds off tomorrow. Stay tuned!

[AbsolutHank]

I see who won the SSG Gas Pump

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Thanks for the updates Ron, looking forward to the install. Awesome garage!

[Sybil TF]

Nice lift!

[IndyRon]

Made some progress on the new BBG headers. I have to say Toddy did an amazing job on the layout of these things. 1 7/8" headers aren't small, especially with these having longer primaries than any other header on the market currently. They do occupy a lot of space. I had zero issues with contact with any part of the engine compartment, frame, or accessories. There is at least 3/4" clearance or more everywhere. Since they are modular, I just dropped them in starting from the rear and working forward 2 primaries/2primaries/1primary. Then attached the primary extensions and merge collector. I DID NOT have to remove the front crossbrace to get the driver side manifold out or the headers in. I think I may have to for the passenger side though. Below is a few pics of the progress.

Out with the old.


The paperweight that was removed.


Fitment prior to torquing everything down.


Underside pic of collector and primary extensions.


Pic from underneath showing clearances and coating.

[FrgMstr]

Can't wait to hear those and see what power those make! Looking friggin awesome.

[IndyRon]

Driver side finished up with massive Taylor Thundervolt wires.