Weapon R header...

[mr_miles]

Do want! looks good.

[tooter]

I think that the seller threw the gasket in extra because it wasn't inside the sealed header bag.

I did a lot of searching, and BeanGarage.com had the very best price for the Weapon R, $20 cheaper than the next closest seller...

...it was only $209 with free shipping and no sales tax.

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by malibuguy

prior to installing my weapon r header i ported the lower weld joints to smooth them out. i did not have the longer bits to go further in.

You mean these rough spots? Seems like it wouldn't be hard for WR to put a wire wheel down in there and clean it up.

Originally Posted by tooter

This is a view looking into the exit pipe. You can see the split Y nature of the header.

[tooter]

Might need some sort of specialized grinding tool as those joints in the picture are about 6 inches or so up inside. Anyways, mine won't be coming coming off as it works great just as it is, and the car isn't being entered in competition.

[malibuguy]

no wire wheel is going to fix that. i use a head porting kit..or in my case one left over bit from a kit then about 2min of my time.

i paid more for mine...but i got from a licensed dealer jic there is any issues

[tooter]

BeanGarage.com is an authorized Weapon R merchant and carry a full line of their products. They specialize in sub compact parts and accessories. They had hands down the very best price and good service with prompt free shipping.

[pennyracer]

do you use any thread compound on the 02 sensor threads ?

[TPA5]

That looks hot, definitely a mod I want to do for my Yaris! Very clean install. Are you planning to do a cat-back as well?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by pennyracer

do you use any thread compound on the 02 sensor threads ?

Yes. I put a little dab of antisieze on everything that gets hot... and learned to do that the hard way.

[tooter]

Originally Posted by TPA5

That looks hot, definitely a mod I want to do for my Yaris! Very clean install.

Thanks. It was suprizingly straightforward. No one had listed 2012's as being applicable. I just took a chance that the relationship between the engine and downpipe would remain the same over the years, even though the design of the OEM header had changed. I wrote to BeanGarage and let them know the header fit so they could update their listings.

Are you planning to do a cat-back as well?

No. Just going to flux weld a cheap $15 twin tip onto the pumpkin muffler pipe. My wife likes it quiet.

[DeathBeard]

excellent

[why?]

keep us updated on the gas mileage. More low end torque is a good sign.

[pennyracer]

okay i just called in my order to spencer at BeanGarage.com for the same header looks like a quality product the price was right and i hope to gain a tiny bit of power and mileage unit comes with exhaust donut but no header flange gasket not a problem

[TPA5]

Originally Posted by tooter

No. Just going to flux weld a cheap $15 twin tip onto the pumpkin muffler pipe. My wife likes it quiet.

Gotta keep the little lady happy, cause if the missus ain't happy, no ones gonna be happy. Still, if your able an exhaust note video would be nice after. Did you find the sound changed much with the header/stock pipe combo?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by TPA5

Gotta keep the little lady happy, cause if the missus ain't happy, no ones gonna be happy.

That reminds me of a friend of mine who said his wife told him:

"If I'm happy... you're happy."

...and she made it sound like a threat.

I bought the car for my wife for our 20th anniversary, so even though it's her ride and she drives it more than I do, I still get the fun of pimping it out.

Still, if your able an exhaust note video would be nice after. Did you find the sound changed much with the header/stock pipe combo?

No change... it sounds just like before. A video would be truly unimpressive. I think it didn't make any sound difference because the stock header was just two thin stamped metal sheets welded together around the edges. So the thin header tubes aren't any louder than that already was. The biggest difference is climbing a steep hill in second gear at 2,000 to 3,000rpm. It's noticeably stronger in that range. A nice low end sweet spot. Higher rpms there isn't a noticeable difference because the rest of the exhaust system is totally bone stock.

[cali yaris]

Aww, no one asked if we supply these? I can beat that price.

In stock.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Wea...53-116-108.htm

[pennyracer]

ya i screwed up i did not see it for sale on the site i only seen the megan and dc header i would have been happy to give micro image the business i do have a question when will the under body panel kit be back in stock for the yaris hb ?

[cali yaris]

^ It's ok, I'm glad the thread got posted and I had a chance to promote the product too.

We just got confirmation on the correct Dzuz fasteners, so I should have a few complete kits soon -- just need to go over to the aircraft hardware store -- yeah, we do have one of those.