hedman 4-2-1 installed

[GR8FLPT]

I got the hedman 4-2-1 hedder installed with all the factory shields back on also.

It was not that bad, hardest part was removing old hedder.
the http://www.ptdoityourself.net/ptjbaheaderguide.html guide was a BIG help!!!

If you follow it you should have little problems. Some pushing, pulling, bending & @#$%@*&% are whats gonna get it done. Make sure you check all your hoses top & bottom before you start car, I had no brakes & rough idle at 1st...
Turned out we knocked a vacuum line off.

I'll let you all know what I think after the snow melts a bit (just got 6 " last night)

took about 4.5 hours. Special thanks to Rich & Ted for helping me out. Next will be Volant air intake

It doesn't seem any louder just seems to have a deeper tone

[TangerineDream]

got to love that headman header

[GR8FLPT]

Originally posted by flamingcranberryPT
got to love that headman header

YEP!

[PHANTUM PT CRUISER]

Does it really help?

[GR8FLPT]

Originally posted by PHANTUM PT CRUISER
Does it really help?

Yes! The car seems to breath better. less staggering on an auto tranny. The tone is cool too! Not louder, just a little deeper.

I can't say how it would be with stock exhaust, I have been adding a piece at a time as I can afford it. So far the air stream is:

Modifed stock air box to 3" opening
bola dropin filter (like K&N)
removed white air coupler inside upper box
poweraid TSB
hedman hedder
BTG dual exhaust

each piece seems to add a little as I improved things. It may be subjected, so I'm gonna drive a stock PT soon & compare. BUt anyway I like it.

[image guy]

Sounds great except for that power aid spacer.
My PT lost 4 HP at the wheels on the dyno when we put it on

[GR8FLPT]

Originally posted by image guy
Sounds great except for that power aid spacer.
My PT lost 4 HP at the wheels on the dyno when we put it on

I can't prove in it with or without. I haven't dyno'ed mine. I should have waited to install it but I was in the mod mood after putting in the hedder.

I might take it out to see if theres any change but then again...

[joseph szostek jr]

how will that mod affect your warranty,if any? enjoy.

[GR8FLPT]

Originally posted by joseph szostek jr
how will that mod affect your warranty,if any? enjoy.

which? hedman, poweraid, dual's, dropin, tbs...
I theory it shouldn't. it all depends on the dealership form what I have heard. Most of my work is done by a custom shop anyway.

If you didn't know what to look for, you couldn't tell its in there with the factory heat shields installed.
Personally, I think its my best mod to date (well I can't forget about my modded air box ) I would have voted the duals as best but I didn't help put them on & I really wanted the side exhaust kit instead.

Now I'm looking at lowering springs... guess it's time for a poll.

[DREAM CRUZR 3305]

HI GR8FLPT,

WHEN YOU PUT THE OEM HEAT SHIELD BACK IN, DID YOU JUST BOLT THE TWO PIECES TOGETHER. WAS IT LOOSE, AND RATTLING , OR DID YOU DO SOMTHING ELSE TO HELP SECURE IT?