Reply to "Why are 180 headers illegal in CA?"

Since we are now on the subject of 180's and discussing those that are offered by Hall. I figure I will add my 2 cents. I purchased a set from Hall. We trial fitted them onto the engine and trans prior to installing the engine in to the car. This took about 6 hours to fit "adjust" read - cut, weld, dent, etc. One of the things I could not live with was the slip fittings. I hate leaks. We welded triangle flanges to both ends with a gasket and bolts. The other thin I was not happy with was the size of the collector and the fact that the collectors were at an angle not straight out. We fixes these items too. It took about 8 hours of work with the engine on the ground. Once the engine was installed we installed the headers and "adjusted" them some more and welded the collectors etc. Once everything was done and fitting well everything was removed and sent out to be coated.

I guess what I am saying is nothing comes easy or cheap. They are decent headers but like many aftermarket parts that are mass produced they need help. A custom set of headers is far superior but too costly for me.