Hot Shot Header Questions
ProZach626
04-29-2005, 04:38 PM
Hey guys, i'm looking into buying a hot shot header and I have a few questions. Will I need to put header tape on it to protect it? Also, will it directly bolt on to my stock exhaust? Thanks
ProZach626
04-29-2005, 04:39 PM
This is for 03 spec v, btw
fugiot
04-29-2005, 04:50 PM
No and Yes
ProZach626
05-06-2005, 05:02 PM
No and Yes
Will this trigger my check engine light to come on if I have it professionally installed?(have to in order to not void warrantees)
Will this trigger my check engine light to come on if I have it professionally installed?(have to in order to not void warrantees)
ProZach626
05-12-2005, 04:26 PM
Also, do I need to buy a downpipe?
slideways...
05-13-2005, 03:27 AM
btw you do know that the stock header has a cat in it right? and for you to comply with emissions laws in many states you need to buy an aftermarket header with a cat in it also
the downpipe should be part of the header
it may trigger the light if you get the header without the cat in it but im not sure
it shouldnt matter whether its professionally installed or not (just dont do it if you know absolutely nothing)
the only thing in the area that could cause a CE light is the O2 sensor. im not sure how sensitive they are in that car so removing one cat may or may not cause a light
the downpipe should be part of the header
it may trigger the light if you get the header without the cat in it but im not sure
it shouldnt matter whether its professionally installed or not (just dont do it if you know absolutely nothing)
the only thing in the area that could cause a CE light is the O2 sensor. im not sure how sensitive they are in that car so removing one cat may or may not cause a light
ProZach626
05-13-2005, 04:35 PM
btw you do know that the stock header has a cat in it right? and for you to comply with emissions laws in many states you need to buy an aftermarket header with a cat in it also
the downpipe should be part of the header
it may trigger the light if you get the header without the cat in it but im not sure
it shouldnt matter whether its professionally installed or not (just dont do it if you know absolutely nothing)
the only thing in the area that could cause a CE light is the O2 sensor. im not sure how sensitive they are in that car so removing one cat may or may not cause a light
I have to get a header with an aftermarked cat even if I have a second cat on the car? I thought you only had to have one cat.
the downpipe should be part of the header
it may trigger the light if you get the header without the cat in it but im not sure
it shouldnt matter whether its professionally installed or not (just dont do it if you know absolutely nothing)
the only thing in the area that could cause a CE light is the O2 sensor. im not sure how sensitive they are in that car so removing one cat may or may not cause a light
I have to get a header with an aftermarked cat even if I have a second cat on the car? I thought you only had to have one cat.
sybais
05-14-2005, 03:07 AM
in some states you dont need any smog
sybais
05-14-2005, 03:08 AM
and yes and any 4 to 1 will line right up with the stock down pipe
slideways...
05-17-2005, 12:33 AM
in some states they dont check but in all 50 states its technically illegal to mess with ANY cat even if you have more than one
sybais
05-17-2005, 12:46 AM
no in AK there are no smog laws, period... he he
slideways...
05-18-2005, 03:30 AM
yeah in MN there are no smog laws period also but its still illegal to remove a cat in any state
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