New Build From Columbia, SC

[Vicster]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

I got the clutch installed, The pressure feels similar to stock. I cant quite drive clutch only through a parking lot like before. I changed the Throttle Body, got it from a member on here. not sure what stage it is. The lighten flywheel and TB the cars acceleration is alot better.

I went to Import Face Off in Charlotte to support my buddy and his K swaped civic.

I had an appointment for a retune next month, but parking garage in Charlotte had other plans with my header.

I notice with headers that the flanges always warp / bend. So I use Remflex 2008 header gaskets. P/N: B00B2HM5NA $30 on Amazon. They need to be handle with kid gloves, but after install no more worries!

https://www.amazon.com/Remflex-2008-.../dp/B00B2HM5NA

[Leadsled]

Originally Posted by Vicster

I notice with headers that the flanges always warp / bend. So I use Remflex 2008 header gaskets. P/N: B00B2HM5NA $30 on Amazon. They need to be handle with kid gloves, but after install no more worries!

https://www.amazon.com/Remflex-2008-.../dp/B00B2HM5NA

Wow 30 bucks is worth the shot! Ill order today and try to tackle it this weekend. Thanks so much! Kooks Quoted $877 for the single side

[Vicster]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

Wow 30 bucks is worth the shot! Ill order today and try to tackle it this weekend. Thanks so much! Kooks Quoted $877 for the single side

You are most welcome!

I know you will be happy with them! Just remember the are delicate till installed, they are made of micro layers of material. I use 80 grit sand paper and a sanding block to flatten the highest points and it also gives a good surface for the gasket to bite.... Last time I used a belt sander, I was hesitant at first, but went pretty smooth.

[Vicster]

I just re-installed my headers using these gaskets. First torque is 10ftlb from center out. Then I torqued to 20ftlb and made 3 passes till the bolts remained torqued.

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

I used Remflex gaskets on my old trans am. They were actually really good. My exhaust flanges were a little warped and these were the only gaskets that would fully seal them. Good stuff.

[Leadsled]

Well this weekend my lady will be out of town and the weather is lower 80s. Good time to install some parts. In the picture is a flexpro gasket on top on the Remflex package, clearly a difference in size. Also the Z/28 axles, seals, washers and nuts. New AC Delco Gold Rotor/ black hat. And wheel bearings I’m taking a chance on. They are made by SKF and I was reading from here that these are OEM. I got a pair for 95bucks on eBay.

[Leadsled]

Install went smooth as butter. I did it on my garage floor. Things to keep in mind for someone doing z/28 axle upgrade/replacement. If you’re going to do wheel bearings, tighten 13mm FIRST on the hub. 2nd install axles. If you try to do it when the axles are in place. It’s a nightmare to try to tighten the bolts. Drivers side axle/diff seal gave me trouble because I’m right handed and couldn’t get leverage.

The stock wheel bearings were still good. Honestly didn’t have a reason to change them. This was a “while I’m there piece” you can see a difference between the 2 bearings (new one being Z/28)

After a long test drive, I’m so HAPPY to say my vibration is GONE!!! it feels like a new car and it should!!! I’ve literally changed out everything on this car 😅

Btw the Remflex helped with the header/exhaust leak but it’s not a 100% fix. The header itself has a crack internally. Atleast I tired. My future plans is to replace that. And get a retune after mounting tires to my Forgestar F14 wheels

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Whats the difference with the z28 axles? They look identical to the SS axles. is it a higher spline count? Is that why you did bearings and axles at the same time?

[Leadsled]

They are larger is size and not in spline count. I only changed the wheel bearing because its only 3 bolts. The car has 128k so why not?

[Leadsled]

Pics of the hole I put in the header from impact in a Charlotte parking garage. New header is in and everything is back to normal. After I put the different wheel set up I will probably install the rod mod intake manifold and retune

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by Leadsled

Pics of the hole I put in the header from impact in a Charlotte parking garage. New header is in and everything is back to normal. After I put the different wheel set up I will probably install the rod mod intake manifold and retune

Did Kooks sell you one header? Or was it a warranty thing?

[Leadsled]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Did Kooks sell you one header? Or was it a warranty thing?

They sold me just one side. It was definitely my fault breaking it, no warranty. The turn around time was 3 weeks

[JAFWF]

Mr. Kook is kind of pricey, but he does stand behind his products.


Since you have Mayhem in your signature I am guessing you are very happy with their tuning. I am looking for a tuner in late November, wish for once I could find someone closer. From my wrench's garage to Raleigh is damn near a 4 hour rollback trip.

[Leadsled]

Raleigh was about 3hr trip one way. I drove on a fresh installed cam with a stock tune surprisingly. I know a guy with a 1000hp vette that was tuned there. Other than that I had no prior relationship with them. Everytime I called they answered the phone and answered my questions and never acted annoyed. Once I got to the shop I felt very comfortable with the choice I made when looking at the parking lot and what was on the lifts.

There is probably more than capable shops around but I’ll drive a bit for a piece of mind