Is this a good thing? header question w/pic
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92Ty#1524
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They're Kenne Bell. I've got em and hate em. However, since I cant afford a new set of ATRs at the moment and my engine bay is pretty much built around them, I'd be willing to take them off of your hands for a reasonable price (if you buy it) so that I can replace mine as they cracking at the collector illustrated in the above pic.
92Ty#1524 said:
better than stock? or do they need to come out? i think im going to buy the truck anyway...it was modded in the early 90's...been sitting since about 95...had my eye on it for a while, and his wife wants it OUT before her 15yr old gets a license to drive...
im pretty convinced its a good deal...
heres some more pics...
TurboManiacal
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I'm curious to find out where (generally speaking) this truck is?
92Ty#1524
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I havent dealt with them long enough to say "yank em out now" but I believe that there are better options out there.
I dont care for mine because of the high arc on the driver side. It throws out lots of heat near the top of the engine. In my limited experience, it cooks the brake master clylinder and anything else within close prox (ie. valve cover, upper intake, wiring loom).
If you do take them out, you've got a bit of undoing to do. The KB headers move the turbo up and forward so (if yours is like mine) the oil, coolant and intake piping has been altered to accomodate it. Not gonna be an afternoon job in the garage. Check it out closely before you dive into it.
I dont know how those headers compare to stock. Have seen some setups that still use the stockers.
Are you using the KB air to air cooler as well?
I dont care for mine because of the high arc on the driver side. It throws out lots of heat near the top of the engine. In my limited experience, it cooks the brake master clylinder and anything else within close prox (ie. valve cover, upper intake, wiring loom).
If you do take them out, you've got a bit of undoing to do. The KB headers move the turbo up and forward so (if yours is like mine) the oil, coolant and intake piping has been altered to accomodate it. Not gonna be an afternoon job in the garage. Check it out closely before you dive into it.
I dont know how those headers compare to stock. Have seen some setups that still use the stockers.
Are you using the KB air to air cooler as well?
92Ty#1524 said:
if i end up buying the truck, i'll probably just sit on it for a while before i do anything to it...im not ready to start dumping time and money into another project right now...i wish the thing was stock...the turbo doesnt appear to be stock however the intercooler is stock and he added one of those additional heat exchangers behind the grill...makes me want to sell my typhoon project now :roll: any offers? i'll deliver in texas...
ghettosled
SYTY SUPERSTORE
The KB headers are actually a pretty decent design. ATR uses thin wall stainless, and cracks just as much as the mild steel KBs. The only way to prevent cracking is using .065 wall 321 stainless and backpurging it. Once coated you cant tell the difference b/t mild and stainless anyways.
The KB headers allow for bigger and better turbo options, as well as a nicely mounted external wastegate, and clearance for angle plug aluminum heads.
I'm sure everyone has their preferences, but the KB headers are definately better then stock.
The KB headers allow for bigger and better turbo options, as well as a nicely mounted external wastegate, and clearance for angle plug aluminum heads.
I'm sure everyone has their preferences, but the KB headers are definately better then stock.
White97SVT
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Was a sliding rear window an option on the Sy's. I thought that they all came with the solid rear window. This one looks like it has a slider in there.
nightdiver
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If youre going to weld the cracks dont forget to remove the coating first or it will brake again ......soon ...very soon