MattZ28

Installed my PLM header today, and it was quite possibly the biggest joke of a header install I've ever done. It only took me 1 hour start to finish, all by myself on jackstands. If you can change your oil, you can install this header. The stock header came out the bottom, and the new one slipped in easier than the stock one came out.

The header came with new gaskets, a spacer, and a new donut gasket.

Stock header removed.




Side by side




New collector is noticeably bigger






Welds






Inside the primaries are smoothed out






New gaskets and whatnot




Spacer tapped on w/hammer, donut gasket installed on top of it.






Collector bolted up




Frame clearance






All done




And a quick iPhone video, 2nd and 3rd gear.[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W3lQpYP4Qg [/media]

I can't tell if it gained any power, and engine noise is only slightly increased at part throttle - definitely not unpleasant by any means. From 7k and up it's noticeably louder. Hope you enjoyed my review!

MattZ28

Also, in case anyone is wondering, I only paid $315 + 30 shipping for this header brand new through pipi_outlet on eBay via Best Offer.

tmkpres

Does it come with all the pieces that the sponsors puts here ?

MattZ28

Yes, but I think the forum sponsor includes a test pipe + CEL fix which I had no interest in getting. I have a 70mm HFC on the way.

H22toF20

Looks very well constructed. If they would have designed their own header, instead of stealing a design from someone else, then I could warrant buying it.

rjohnstonstl

Are their any dyno results for this header floating around?

MattZ28

Some dynos here - https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=707937

tmkpres

Yep people who bought their header posted dyno results on it. Check the sponsor section

rjohnstonstl

^thanks

Corey Maurer

so i take it this is actually a good way to go for some HPs?