Custom VW 1.8T Stepped Header plus

[NateDog Creations]

This is how they start
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First step of primaries in place
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Following pics show primaries just about completed and clearance checking for merge collector. Only small bends need to be added at this point for primaries to mate with collector.
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Notice the merge cone inside the collector. The cone is an important feature to extract the extra power from a normally aspirated engine.
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Completed equal length stepped header. Primaries are mated to collector according to cylinder firing order.
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Jet Hot 1300 Sterling Silver coating protects metal and helps retain heat for better exhaust gas velocity.
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Header installed with new flex pipe
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Customer needed a larger oil catch can
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Customer opted for a custom ITB air filter mount to replace the four individual filters
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