The Header

As I have briefed in my earlier post, the custom TedcoSport header has been ready for installation for sometime. Appointment was finally set and Mamba was sent to the good hands of TedcoSport technicians for the header replacement.

I'll let the pics do the talking (coz I'm terribly tired now). Will edit this and that tomorrow hopefully. So here you go..

The custom test pipe, made way back in 2009.

The 2-1 part of the stock header.

Complete parts of the stock header

The head/bottom looks pretty neat without any leaks.

Would you look at this sexy thing!!

Flawless welding done by Tedco.

Another great view of the workmanship.

2.5" collector.

Stock VS Tedco.

The test pipe.

Fits perfectly!

The fitment of this header is clear for the big ass Cusco 25mm ARB.

Test pipe needs to be extended by half an inch as the S2 Megapower system is slightly shorter than other Japanese exhaust.

Mid section of the exhaust has slanted a bit, but it resolved the rattling of the rear pipe with the ARB.

Final touches by the experts.

Done! Look at the manifold color before the engine being fired up.

And now after few minutes of warming up and drive-arounds. Don't you just love stainless steel?

Post Installation Comments:

1. Installation that was supposed to be 2-3 hours took slightly longer as my Skunk2 exhaust pipe is shorter and couldn't be fit to the test pipe. The test pipe required to be extended by half an inch to make everything perfect.

2. As how the redesigned header should be, there is ample clearance of the bottom 2-1 part with the 25mm Cusco anti-roll bar. No issues of the header hitting the ARB when launching the car etc. However after the car was dyno-tuned I notice there is an intermittent rattling sound like piece of metal sheet touching with the header when the aircond is turned on. Not really sure what it is but it's not a big issue as the sound goes off when the rev starts to climb.

Cost :

1. Header complete with test pipe and spring bolts: RM1,980

2. Extension of test pipe with stainless steel pipe: RM70