Clear Image Automotive Tri-Y Headers:
Install Completed on June 9, 2007.
Here is what we removed for this upgrade.
"Bye Bye" airpump, metal tubing, and hardware.
(We changed out the harmonic
balancer and belt tensioner too.)
New Oxygen Sensors were installed as well.
June 2nd, 2007.
Have the Tri-Y Headers from
Clear Image Automotive &
Random Technology Cats.
These things are beautiful!
Can't wait to install them...
Just received my Earls Pressure
Master Gaskets from Summit Racing...
(Earl's PM Gasket kit PN 29-DO3B3ERL).
June 5th, 2007:
I've been sick,
so I haven't jumped on this project.
However, I did get the driver's
side manifold bolts off today.
Tomorrow, I'll get the cat unhooked
from the exhaust pipe on the DS,
and get the header and
new cat in on the DS.
Then to tackle the passenger side!
Also, say "goodbye" to Mr. Airpump,
and the associated airpump tubing.
Mr. Airpump is going away :)
I heeded my friend Matt's advice,
and soaked the bolts in PB Blaster.
The bolts came out very easily.
I didn't break any so far...
Day Two. June 8th, 2007
I have the manifold & cat off the drivers side.
Still have one bolt to go on the pass side.
Man, I LOVE that PB Blaster!
No broken bolts.....yet (crosses fingers)....
Have the Earl's gaskets ready to go...
better get back to work!
I've been taking my time with this.
I could have and should have been done sooner,
but other things in life must come first...
More pics from "Day Two"...
(Notice the deletion of the
Air Pump & related hardware &
tubing & how much more room
there is in the engine bay.)
Day Three. June 9, 2007.
My son and I completed the
header install on June 9th, 2007.
Spent part of three days working on this project.
Took our time. Did not rush.
Did a bit of detailing as well.
Also, while we were there,
we deleted the Air Pump
and all associated hardware.
In addition,
we changed the belt tensioner
and put on a brand new
harmonic balancer too.
New oxygen sensors were also installed.
We are very pleased with the results.
The completed pics
are at the top of this page.
If you have a B Body,
and you want THE BEST headers,
go with Dan at Clear Image Automotive.
My son helping me with the
rear passenger side header bolt.
What a PITA! He has thin arms and hands,
and did a great job on this!
We modified a 3/8" offset 12 point
box wrench for this one bolt.
The wrench is now about 2" long,
and grinded down all
around the neck and box end.
Clear Image Automotive Tri-Y Headers
& Random Technology Cats
(Clear Image Stock Photos below)
Hooker Super Competition
2 1/2" Exhaust System is installed!
Summit Racing 2 1/2" Balance Pipe Kit
was installed on the Hooker system.
The stock exhaust systems
on the B-Bodys are 1 7/8",
and not mandrel bent,
like the system above.
Very restrictive...
My new exhaust system,
combined with the headers,
will definitely free
up some more ponies....
page 1....................Introduction
page 2....................Gran Sport Theme
page 3....................Interior & Trunk
page 4....................Under The Hood
page 5....................Transmission
page 6....................Wheels, Tires & Suspension
page 7....................Headers & Exhaust You Are Here
page 8....................Recommended Vendors
page 9....................Modifications
page 10..................History
page 11..................Restoration & Help
page 12..................Part Numbers
page 13..................Art & 1:25 Scale Model
page 14..................Future Plans
page 15..................200 MPH Speedometer
page 16..................Shows 2006
page 17..................Shows 2007
page 18..................Shows 2008
page 19..................Shows 2009
page 20..................4th Annual Salem Roadster Show
page 21..................Upcoming Shows 2010
page 22..................Attended Shows 2010
page 23..................roadmonster.org
page 24..................page under construction
