I just put a new set of CAT headers on my car. I had to dimple in the
headers on ~ 3 different spots just to get them into place, and then dimple
in a couple of other spots to maintain ~ 1/4" min. clearance to the motor
mounts. Keep in mind that my car has been wrecked in the front before and I
also installed the passenger side header first, which is not the preferred
order of install. So, it's possible that my particular car and the way I
did the install lead to the need for dimpling.
That being said, I was VERY glad that I didn't opt for ceramic coating on my
headers prior to "fitment". I would reccomend insuring that they will bolt
in cleanly prior to ceramic coating. Time consuming I know, but just think
how you'll feel when you swing a hammer down on top of that nice
ceramic-coated pipe....
BTW, I'm very happy with the headers (fitment aside). Beefy flanges & beefy
tubing wall, they should last a long time. And Dale's tapered intersection
where they merge looks great.
Windsor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tigers Digest" <owner-alpines@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 18:58:38 EST
> From: PhastPhill@aol.com
> Subject: coating headers
>
> I have got a set of CAT headers for my car, and would like to get them
> ceramic coated. Right now they are at my buddies place in FL, and I can
get them
> done cheaper there than here in Canada. Problem is if I get them done
there
> then bring the car home and try to put the headers on, and they need to
be
> "modified" to fit.....ouch. I know the best way is to trial fit, then
remove then
> wait for 2 week turn around, etc., still anyone have experience with the
CAT
> headers and how they fit? Also what bolts do people use? I can remember
using
> Allen head bolts on a 427 Comet I had because like the Tiger, there was
not
> much room in some places under the hood. Any info is
appreciated.....cheers
>
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