DIY--DCRH Install - Page 25

asdf · 08-09-2009, 01:17 PM

UnlimitedSi · 08-09-2009, 05:28 PM

Anything with proper torque specs is worth archiving.

rcallaham · 08-10-2009, 09:01 AM

^Agreed. Excellent info.

mwofford3 · 08-11-2009, 11:04 PM

i'm having some diffculty maneuvering the new header into place. my car is on ramps and the header seems to be getting stuck on the hanger. any suggestions???

Zeuceone · 08-11-2009, 11:26 PM

Put the right side in first at an angle. Then while pushing the right side in put the left in. It will take some maneuvering after that. If you get stuck try tilting it foward, left, right.

feralbrute · 08-12-2009, 12:34 AM

I'm both excited and depressed at the same time.. Excited because I just got my DC yesterday, but depressed because it's sitting in the garage and I don't have an exact date of when I'm going to get it installed..

I bought it from jzollars used and he sent the gasket that goes between the header and exhaust, but I need to know where to get a new gasket for the manifold.

asdf · 08-12-2009, 12:43 AM

reuse your stock one...

feralbrute · 08-12-2009, 01:13 AM

Alrighty then.. Guess I'm good to go then. Thanks!

asdf · 08-12-2009, 02:02 AM

It is recommended, but I don't think anyone has bought a new one. If you wanted its like ~$13 from the dealer.

Piotrush · 08-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Installed my header last night... My buddy who is a tech helped me. Took about 1.5 hours :-)

CMS062407 · 08-15-2009, 03:16 PM

I bought a used BCRH and it did NOT come with hardware, the nuts and bolts and w/e else....will i be able to use my STOCK nuts and bolts from the stock header? also, shoud i replace any gaskets as i do this?

thanks guys!

Robstunner · 08-15-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMS062407

I bought a used BCRH and it did NOT come with hardware, the nuts and bolts and w/e else....will i be able to use my STOCK nuts and bolts from the stock header? also, shoud i replace any gaskets as i do this?

thanks guys!

i got my strup new and it didnt come with anything but stickers and a gasket (and bolts for the exhaust side). i would replace ur gasket, but using your stock bolts and nuts should be ok.

***db8typer*** · 08-15-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMS062407

I bought a used BCRH and it did NOT come with hardware, the nuts and bolts and w/e else....will i be able to use my STOCK nuts and bolts from the stock header? also, shoud i replace any gaskets as i do this?

thanks guys!

I think you are going to need to get some bolts and nuts as well as a gasket to go in between the header and exhaust. I can't remember exactly but I think the stock bolts are connected to the cat where it connects to the exhaust. You can re-use the exhaust manifold gasket.

Undftd:Fiji · 08-18-2009, 07:18 PM

I have a Vibrant RH w/ HFC thats going to be bolted on my Ti-c.
Was wondering what size for 3 bolt gasket do I need? (where the header flange meets the midpipe)
I think its 2.5" but I want to make sure of it.

feralbrute · 08-22-2009, 02:26 AM

I finally got my header installed today with a lot of help from GGEX and iiVtec. To those who got it done in less than three hours, I am very jealous of you..
The bolts and studs to the head as well as the bolts connecting the exhaust weren't any problem at all. But for some odd reason, the 14mm bolt connecting the stock header to the frame took FOREVER to get off. Once it was gone, the stock header came right out.
This guide and posts were very helpful, but having an extra set of hands or two makes all the difference.

i_Vtec_2 · 08-27-2009, 06:36 PM

this is a good diy. i just installed my dcrh today and followed this DIY. very helpful. it took me 5 hours on a lift bymyself. i took many break and had to wait for the engine to cool down. plus i spent over an hour messing with the dang exhuast manifold gasket, had it on backwards. two ppl would be nice becuase its hard trying to align everything up by yourself. oh yeah, i got a busted finger too, so far over 50 miles no cel

ryyiann · 08-29-2009, 09:55 PM

good diy... i used it to install a vibrant header today

Silversweet09 · 09-02-2009, 07:44 PM

So from reading half of this thread, it's mostly directed towards installing the DCRH (obviously, lol). I am not the most mechanically inclined person, but do have access to a shop with air tools, lift, etc.

I am ordering Vibrant RH (catless) with the Vibrant Gen 2 exhaust along with FlashPro. I have no concerns with the exhaust, but here's what I would like to confirm:

1) Do I need to lower the sub-frame at all to get the Vibrant in?
2) Given that I will have FlashPro at the time of install, can't I disable the secondary O2 sensor?
2) If #2 is yes, then do I even need a defouler, or can I just put the secondary 02 in the rear bung and disable it and be all set?

Also, can someone summarize some tips for me?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Zeuceone · 09-02-2009, 08:16 PM

1. No
2. Yes
3. No defouler

Silversweet09 · 09-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Thanks very much Zeuzeone!

Follow up question - regarding the bolts/nuts that attach the header to the engine...the studs are in the engine, correct? So all I am taking off is the nuts, and when they are off the header slides out and I should see studs coming out of the engine block? I've read some people have issues with the studs coming out, how do I prevent this from happening?

Are there any tips/tricks that you can share with me? Given that the only things I have ever done on a car before are intake, brakes, oil changes, calibers & once I replaced a Master Cylinder...do you think this is something I should try and tackle, or pay 250 bucks to get it done at P-Tuning?

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08-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#481 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,797 iTrader: 13 / 100%

08-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#482 (permalink)
UnlimitedSi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gwinnett-Georgia Posts: 2,307 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anything with proper torque specs is worth archiving.

08-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#483 (permalink)
rcallaham Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glasgow, KY Posts: 614 Russell iTrader: 1 / 100%	^Agreed. Excellent info.

08-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#484 (permalink)
mwofford3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 4 Michael Wofford iTrader: 0 / 0%	i'm having some diffculty maneuvering the new header into place. my car is on ramps and the header seems to be getting stuck on the hanger. any suggestions???

08-11-2009, 11:26 PM	#485 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 13 Posts: 97,747 iTrader: 49 / 100%	Put the right side in first at an angle. Then while pushing the right side in put the left in. It will take some maneuvering after that. If you get stuck try tilting it foward, left, right.

08-12-2009, 12:34 AM	#486 (permalink)
feralbrute Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ada, Ok/Abilene, Tx Posts: 139 Wyatt iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm both excited and depressed at the same time.. Excited because I just got my DC yesterday, but depressed because it's sitting in the garage and I don't have an exact date of when I'm going to get it installed.. I bought it from jzollars used and he sent the gasket that goes between the header and exhaust, but I need to know where to get a new gasket for the manifold.

08-12-2009, 12:43 AM	#487 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,797 iTrader: 13 / 100%	reuse your stock one...

08-12-2009, 01:13 AM	#488 (permalink)
feralbrute Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ada, Ok/Abilene, Tx Posts: 139 Wyatt iTrader: 0 / 0%	Alrighty then.. Guess I'm good to go then. Thanks!

08-12-2009, 02:02 AM	#489 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,797 iTrader: 13 / 100%	It is recommended, but I don't think anyone has bought a new one. If you wanted its like ~$13 from the dealer.

08-14-2009, 09:45 PM	#490 (permalink)
Piotrush Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stamford CT Age: 27 Posts: 688 Peter iTrader: 1 / 100%	Installed my header last night... My buddy who is a tech helped me. Took about 1.5 hours :-)

08-15-2009, 03:16 PM	#491 (permalink)
CMS062407 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 355 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I bought a used BCRH and it did NOT come with hardware, the nuts and bolts and w/e else....will i be able to use my STOCK nuts and bolts from the stock header? also, shoud i replace any gaskets as i do this? thanks guys!

08-18-2009, 07:18 PM	#494 (permalink)
Undftd:Fiji Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal626 Posts: 883 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I have a Vibrant RH w/ HFC thats going to be bolted on my Ti-c. Was wondering what size for 3 bolt gasket do I need? (where the header flange meets the midpipe) I think its 2.5" but I want to make sure of it.

08-22-2009, 02:26 AM	#495 (permalink)
feralbrute Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ada, Ok/Abilene, Tx Posts: 139 Wyatt iTrader: 0 / 0%	I finally got my header installed today with a lot of help from GGEX and iiVtec. To those who got it done in less than three hours, I am very jealous of you.. The bolts and studs to the head as well as the bolts connecting the exhaust weren't any problem at all. But for some odd reason, the 14mm bolt connecting the stock header to the frame took FOREVER to get off. Once it was gone, the stock header came right out. This guide and posts were very helpful, but having an extra set of hands or two makes all the difference.

08-27-2009, 06:36 PM	#496 (permalink)
i_Vtec_2 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 / 0%	this is a good diy. i just installed my dcrh today and followed this DIY. very helpful. it took me 5 hours on a lift bymyself. i took many break and had to wait for the engine to cool down. plus i spent over an hour messing with the dang exhuast manifold gasket, had it on backwards. two ppl would be nice becuase its hard trying to align everything up by yourself. oh yeah, i got a busted finger too, so far over 50 miles no cel

08-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#497 (permalink)
ryyiann Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA, Delaware/Chester County Posts: 268 Ryan iTrader: 1 / 100%	good diy... i used it to install a vibrant header today

09-02-2009, 07:44 PM	#498 (permalink)
Silversweet09 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 1,601 Pete iTrader: 1 / 100%	So from reading half of this thread, it's mostly directed towards installing the DCRH (obviously, lol). I am not the most mechanically inclined person, but do have access to a shop with air tools, lift, etc. I am ordering Vibrant RH (catless) with the Vibrant Gen 2 exhaust along with FlashPro. I have no concerns with the exhaust, but here's what I would like to confirm: 1) Do I need to lower the sub-frame at all to get the Vibrant in? 2) Given that I will have FlashPro at the time of install, can't I disable the secondary O2 sensor? 2) If #2 is yes, then do I even need a defouler, or can I just put the secondary 02 in the rear bung and disable it and be all set? Also, can someone summarize some tips for me? Thanks in advance for your help.

09-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#499 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 13 Posts: 97,747 iTrader: 49 / 100%	1. No 2. Yes 3. No defouler

09-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#500 (permalink)
Silversweet09 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 1,601 Pete iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks very much Zeuzeone! Follow up question - regarding the bolts/nuts that attach the header to the engine...the studs are in the engine, correct? So all I am taking off is the nuts, and when they are off the header slides out and I should see studs coming out of the engine block? I've read some people have issues with the studs coming out, how do I prevent this from happening? Are there any tips/tricks that you can share with me? Given that the only things I have ever done on a car before are intake, brakes, oil changes, calibers & once I replaced a Master Cylinder...do you think this is something I should try and tackle, or pay 250 bucks to get it done at P-Tuning?