chiefmg

I found a used Wagner short header for sale on the other forum. Jet Hot coated, was used for a few miles but looks good except for some minor cracks where the individual cylinder pipes collect together. Anyone know of any reason I shouldn't try to get this? Like the cracks will propagate even after repair and the whole thing will fall apart?

Roddimus Prime

i don't know if you can re-weld after something has been jet coated. YUou may have to strip the coating off there, re-weld it and then re-coat it.

chiefmg

The place where it needs to be welded is on the inside of the outlet, so the coating shouldn't be a factor. Mainly I want to know if there are any known problems with the headers that I would have to watch out for down the road (taking into account there aren't many of them out there). I want to keep the emissions stock with both cats which is why I want a Wagner.

Roddimus Prime

if it was actrually jet-coated it'll be coated inside and out.

macdaddyslomo

hmm...wagner's products have been known to be suspect on quality

chiefmg

Thanks for the info, that was what I was looking for. I figure since this one has been used it won't just fall apart on me. Some of the welds aren't pretty, but I don't plan on showing the car. I think I'll chance it, if I can come to terms with the seller.

Da P-Funk!

Let me know if you back out - i don;t mind an 'ugly' wagner header (i will never show...)

chiefmg

Right now it is down to coming to an agreement on price and payment method. If it doesn't happen for me I will PM you and let you know. I should hear something later today.

Later...Just heard back from the guy, it's a done deal. I'll let you know if it falls apart on me so you can feel relieved!

Da P-Funk!

If you are bolting it to a stock exhaust - let me know how much gain (butt-O-meter impression to see if it is worth it...

Thanks!

chiefmg

Right now I have a RB cat-back exhaust, so it won't be completely stock. I will let you know, it will be late January before I am home though so don't expect anything before then. Once I have it installed I'll let you know how it feels, as well as sounds. We all know that a good sounding exhaust is worth at least 5 hp!