tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post8572044492470459687..comments2022-02-16T15:43:38.467-06:00Comments on The Sentimental Mechanic: Raceland header wrap & installUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-56939222462274614132010-12-06T07:19:39.407-06:002010-12-06T07:19:39.407-06:00The header wrap came loose on the bottom half; I w...The header wrap came loose on the bottom half; I wrapped it all the way to the cat, and the snow did a number on it. My Miata is my year-round daily driver. Here's the update:<br />http://sentimentalmechanic.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-is-what-happens-larry.html<br /><br />I can't speak to underhood temperatures with any accuracy, since I never measured it nor did I have issues with overheating. The ghetto heat shield between the intake and exhaust though does make a big difference.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468362375632752199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-83638853526482518632010-12-05T22:23:13.192-06:002010-12-05T22:23:13.192-06:00How has the header wrap held up? Were engine bay t...How has the header wrap held up? Were engine bay temperatures reduced over the stock set up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-67103415842661108422010-06-17T16:52:29.407-05:002010-06-17T16:52:29.407-05:00I have the Raceland header on my '91 GRB coupl...I have the Raceland header on my '91 GRB coupled with Raceland Coilovers. My car is now a go-cart on steroids. Love the Raceland products, I don't know how they can sell a quality product so cheap.<br /><br />But to be fair, I have never raced my car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-15732126520971008332010-01-11T08:46:16.045-06:002010-01-11T08:46:16.045-06:002 things to consider on your NB Miata:
I've h...2 things to consider on your NB Miata:<br /><br />I've heard that the 1.8L engines sometimes have fitment issues with cheap headers (i.e. OBX or other eBay specials). By that I mean they'll fit, but will hit against the transmission bell housing. I've not heard this with Raceland specifically, but that probably makes a lot of noise if it does happen. Make sure you remove the center bracket that supports the OEM header at the bell housing. If you look at this photo, you'll see the piece that grabs onto the header, and the bracket it bolts to:<br />http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3UepqEGTxqhK8rEYi2OI8A?feat=directlink<br /><br />Shouldn't be a problem with name brands (Racing Beat, Jackson Racing), but you'll pay quite a lot more for it.<br /><br />You'll also have the EGR tube to deal with. I've heard you have to manhandle it into place, but shouldn't be super difficult. And make sure you shoot some PB Blaster or other penetrating lubricant on all the bolts involved a day before you start, to make things easy to remove.<br /><br />Search around ClubRoadster.net or Miata.net for more information. ClubRoadster is probably more helpful.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468362375632752199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-45187198204993104312010-01-10T17:01:49.101-06:002010-01-10T17:01:49.101-06:00Good job on the install. I'm about to do the s...Good job on the install. I'm about to do the same on my 2000 1.8l. Any advice you could give me, I've done a lot, but never header or exhaust work.brendanx5@gmail.comhttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459046781504912154.post-20383880298146054032009-11-20T00:28:36.247-06:002009-11-20T00:28:36.247-06:00Good job! Looks clean!
The 4-2-1 collector also s...Good job! Looks clean!<br /><br />The 4-2-1 collector also sends torque and HP to the bottom end, exactly how you wanted it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com