Just purchased a Nice looking Header off Ebay, has anyone already installed this one.

Will it be a simple swap with the original exhaust manifold, is there anything I should know before I start this project.

Once completed I will be installing a 2.4 intake manifold for my 2.2 ecotec.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stain...Q5fAccessories

Thanks

 

Looks nice, should bold right up.

 

Looks good and price is reasonable. Let us know how it turns out.

 

Being all stainless, is it going to turn "BLUE"

 

I thought I read somewhere that the 2009 2.2 already has the same intake manifold as the 2.4. In which case nothing would be gained. If you have a pre-2009 2.2 then swapping may gain you something.

Can someone confirm this?

 

The color is a function of material thickness and temperature. It will definitely turn at the inlet point as the exhaust gasses rise in excess 1000°F. There is no solution for this (except to retain the stock cast manifold, which is also discolored by the heat, but not typically noticable).

 

I will update the post once I have it installed

 

Do you guy's believe an increase Average of 12-14 horsepower gain by installing any header on a 2.2.

Any one know if a Cabolt ss GMPP exhaust system would fit on a HHR 2009.

 

I think a couple hangers need to be relocated and it will need to be shortened a couple inches. Should be doable though.

 

thanks for your help