erickrocks1126 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Looking to possibly replace my headers since I'm now smelling exhaust coming up from under the hood. If I'm at a stop and have my air vents drawing from outside, the car quickly smells like exhaust inside the cabin. I've tried to find the leak with "obvious" methods: listening for loud exhaust noise (but can't find any) and I can't find any leaks when turning the car on when it's really cold out side and looking for "steam". The headers are still the original ones so after nearly 17 years, it may be good time to change them out. So, I've seen that folks have used the generic eBay headers for our cars, and they generally fit ok but with some effort. However, is anyone using this Bosal one? I know Bosal is one of the manufacturers for Subaru; I used to have their SPT exhaust on my STI and was really impressed with the fitment and quality. Hoping the same here. http://www.ebay.com/itm/W0133-1888726-BSL-Bosal-Header-Pipe-/231364951058?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35de6cfc12&vxp=mtr My quick search in the forum didn't pull anything up with anyone using Bosal headers, so if anyone is using this, would appreciate thoughts, particularly on easy of installation and if you'd had it a while, how well it's been holding up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So, instead of replacing the gaskets, you're just gonna replace the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickrocks1126 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 So, instead of replacing the gaskets, you're just gonna replace the whole thing? Eh, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd try replacing the gaskets first, as I'm guessing they're the pieces that are actually toast, not the headers, which are cast iron and not prone to rusting through, even after 17years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickrocks1126 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks! I may do that if it turns out the headers are not in too bad of a shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickrocks1126 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 But still looking for any thoughts on the Bosal headers, particularly fitment and durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Good god, the design looks even worse than the stock n/a header! Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerohour Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Don't replace parts that aren't broken. Unless you're doing performance upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zangado1 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Un equal lenth is the only way to go for a header unless you don't want to enjoy our unique "Suby Rumble" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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