oops! Stripped header nuts

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ProtonXX
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oops! Stripped header nuts

Post by ProtonXX »

I was taking the exhaust midpipe off and realized both bolts will NOT screw back on tot the header. Is this a cheap fix at the muffler shop or just an excuse for me to pick up a DC header.On a side note, driving without a muffler connected got me the best mileage ever :D
Raven
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Re: oops! Stripped header nuts (ProtonXX)

Post by Raven »

Go for the DC Sports header. You'll love it!
Kamikaze
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Re: oops! Stripped header nuts (Raven)

Post by Kamikaze »

It can be fixed... But I loved my DC Sports header I had on my Civic, I'd say if you got the $$ get the DC!!!
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engineertwin2
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Post by engineertwin2 »

I thought the DC Sports header actually resulted in lost performance in the Vibe...am I just completely misinformed?
2004 Vibe GT Lava Monotone, Moon & Tunes PackageMods:Homelink17" TenzoR Mach 10s, Black w/ Red grooveTintFormer Cars: '87 Subaru DL, '99 Chevy Malibu (hated it)'99 VW Passat (like it), '99 Volvo S80 T6 (wet dreams are made of it)
Petrucci914
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Post by Petrucci914 »

Only on the GT, NOT the base. The stock base exhaust manifold is atrocious.
2003 Pontiac Vibe Base - AutomaticTRD Supercharger w/ Smoothflow PulleyaFe Drop-in Filter - DC Sports HeaderFull 2.25" Exhaust -Magnaflow Catback + CatsOptima RedTop - Tru-Cool Tranny Cooler
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