Gibson Header Install Questions

SlvrSnake · Jan 1, 2008

JRSVIPR said:
I know it is pretty dirty in there,But here you go.The hole melted in the wheel well was before i put the shields on.

Wow!! Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. It helps alot and is appreciated you took the time to do it. I think my best option is to see about putting some heat protection where I can and then see about swapping them (If Gibson will do it). The JET coat and shield option are about as much as the headers and I will do that if left no other choice. It gets hot as balls here in the summer so things will be cooking under the hood.

JRSVIPR · Jan 1, 2008

SlvrSnake said:
Wow!! Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. It helps alot and is appreciated you took the time to do it. I think my best option is to see about putting some heat protection where I can and then see about swapping them (If Gibson will do it). The JET coat and shield option are about as much as the headers and I will do that if left no other choice. It gets hot as balls here in the summer so things will be cooking under the hood.

No problem,I did some back to back hard runs when i first put them on.It was SSSSmokin.

scar426 · Jan 2, 2008

SlvrSnake said:
Not sure what I am going to do yet. Am noticing a burning rubber smell when I had the truck out last night. As soon as it is hot and idling I smell it. Seems to be coming from the driver's side.

If you used the header gaskets that came from Gibson, that's probably what your smelling, eventually goes away. Best is to use stock metal gaskets from the dealer, about $18 a piece. I still have the Gibson gaskets on, but have a set of the stockers come spring time ready to go on.

Will

Marc T · Jan 2, 2008

JRSVIPR said:
I know it is pretty dirty in there,But here you go.The hole melted in the wheel well was before i put the shields on.

Yep, thats where mine is burn also, I have ceramic coated headers also!! Mine is not as bad but it is burnt!!

No issues on the driver side!

JRSVIPR · Jan 2, 2008

Marc T said:
Yep, thats where mine is burn also, I have ceramic coated headers also!! Mine is not as bad but it is burnt!!

No issues on the driver side!

Mine are not coated,After a couple of hard runs the red glow was real purrrty.

sleeper · Jan 2, 2008

Aren't headers great!! NOT!

Kevan · Jan 2, 2008

SlvrSnake said:
As for the JET coating. About how much to for that?

A little less than $400 for the pair, round trip (includes shipping). Takes about 1-2 weeks.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

Annu Kumar · Jan 2, 2008

sleeper said:
Aren't headers great!! NOT!

Eric Quit being lazy and put your gibsons on. I'm telling you your gonna be smiling after you put them on:rock:

sleeper · Jan 2, 2008

Annu Kumar said:
Eric Quit being lazy and put your gibsons on. I'm telling you your gonna be smiling after you put them on:rock:

You wanna come help?

wyoramsrt-10 · Jan 2, 2008

sleeper said:
You wanna come help?

That's funny

:elefant: :elefant:

Annu actually get his hands dirty

No offense Annu but I usually have all my mechanical work hired out too. I have a tendency to screw things up really bad if I work on my own stuff.

noid · Jan 3, 2008

sleeper said:
You wanna come help?

Go dyno your truck with the stock manifolds then bring it over. We can do it at my place. Then go do another dyno.

SlvrSnake · Jan 3, 2008

Going to get the headers Jet Hot coated. The place is in PA, not far, so I am going to drive them there myself and drop them off. Thinking of going with the Extreme Sterling coating due to the higher drop in skin temps also considering the Sterling Silver (haven't made up my mind yet price will probably decide). Any thoughts on this? Feel free to put your 2 cents in.
I also bought a blanket for the starter, some stainless zip ties, and ordered some shielding blankets and tape from Summit Racing, this should remedy the heat issues. Hopefully I will try to remove the headers on Monday or Tuesday, going to warm up a little here (NJ), currently 20ÂºF, way to cold to be futzing around under the hood. Thank you for your comments and advice. You guys rock!!!

From Jet Hot's site:
STERLING SILVER is our brightest looking finish. It comes out looking like a very highly polished aluminum. This coating can withstand temperatures up to 1,300ÂºF and will reduce skin temps on pipes by about 300ÂºF. It is a very low maintenance finish, easily cleaned with soap and water. You can use any non-abrasive aluminum polish to bring out the shine if it ever gets dirty. It will never turn blue or gold like chrome or stainless. This coating works great on normally aspirated engines and any parts that need to have a show quality finish.

EXTREME STERLING is very similar in appearance to Sterling but not quite as bright. It will hold its shine 200ÂºF higher and can actually withstand temps up to 1,700ÂºF. This amazing finish normally cuts down about 400ÂºF on the skin temperature of pipes. This coating is great for mild turbocharged or supercharges applications, or on pipes that have turned grey with other silver finishes.

SlvrSnake · Jan 3, 2008

Kevan said:
A little less than $400 for the pair, round trip (includes shipping). Takes about 1-2 weeks.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

Which coating did you get?

JRSVIPR · Jan 3, 2008

Good choice bro,Your gonna love it.

SlvrSnake · Jan 3, 2008

scar426 said:
If you used the header gaskets that came from Gibson, that's probably what your smelling, eventually goes away. Best is to use stock metal gaskets from the dealer, about $18 a piece. I still have the Gibson gaskets on, but have a set of the stockers come spring time ready to go on.

Will

How long does it last? Like I said smells like burnt rubber, similar to the results of a burnout :burnout: . Think its just the gasket?

Why the change to the metal gaskets? You having problems with the Gibson ones?

A lot of questions in the post. huh? :toilet:

sleeper · Jan 3, 2008

noid said:
Go dyno your truck with the stock manifolds then bring it over. We can do it at my place. Then go do another dyno.

Thanks for the offer.:rock: I'm not sure if I want to keep the Gibsons I might go with something else.:dontknow:

noid · Jan 3, 2008

sleeper said:
Thanks for the offer.:rock: I'm not sure if I want to keep the Gibsons I might go with something else.:dontknow:

Why not put the gibsons on now and see if you like them. If you still want something different we can do it again.

Kevan · Jan 4, 2008

SlvrSnake said:
Which coating did you get?

I went with the STERLING SILVER.
My stock manifold temps went from 625ÂºF to 350ÂºF.

I doubt you'll need the heat shield on the starter, but it's a nice touch.

SlvrSnake · Jan 4, 2008

Kevan said:
I went with the STERLING SILVER.
My stock manifold temps went from 625ÂºF to 350ÂºF.

I doubt you'll need the heat shield on the starter, but it's a nice touch.

Thanks Kevan. I was trying to find out what the manifold temps were.

scar426 · Jan 4, 2008

SlvrSnake said:
How long does it last? Like I said smells like burnt rubber, similar to the results of a burnout :burnout: . Think its just the gasket?

Why the change to the metal gaskets? You having problems with the Gibson ones?

A lot of questions in the post. huh? :toilet:

about a week with the smell and yeah smelled like burnt rubber(but keep an eye on stuff anyways). no real problems, but the metal ones are supposed to seal better. might want to look into some locking header bolts too. made a long drive from NY to VA a lost four bolts along the way.

Will

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