grinding welds

[kc_hodgin8437]

how do i grind the welds in the header..can i do it with a dremal tool...????? thanks for the help

[oynot400]

I used a die-grinder at work on mine. Yes a dremmel should work. :)

[DESDAK4]

Yeah I just used my air dremil and it worked great I just happend to have a wheel that was the same size as the inside of the pipe so it came out nice and smooth. It does help the power a little too so it is worth the time. I have since moved on to the Hetrick system but I think you will be pleased after grinding the welds.

Jay
USAF
AMMO

[kc_hodgin8437]

thx for the replys...thats whut im gonna do today when i get home from school.

[Steve-o 400EX]

Yea I just used a dremel tool and they smoothed right out.

[Str8Wicked]

When you remove the header will the gasket have to be replaced. I know some gaskets will break no matter what because there location when you take the part off. Just wondering.

[DESDAK4]

The gaskets are copper (I think) crush rings and I replaced mine and would suggest replacing them to anybody removing the head pipe.

Jay
USAF
AMMO

[Steve-o 400EX]

I didnt replace mine and there's no leaks, but I also did it when it was new too.

[forum]

for some engine the stock head pipe with the welds grinded out actualy works better then most sftermarket system. Tom carlson of tc racing recomends you use a stock head pipe with his slip on