Vortech Spec Header?

blustreak · 09-06-2007, 07:03 PM

I have a set of headers and than a lone one. I think one might be the Vortech Spec edition but I can't find any pictures with the 2 side by side. The one has one bung for an o2 sensor and the other has 2 bungs in different places than the first.

Is the one of the left a Vortech Spec?

wadespencer99 · 09-06-2007, 07:10 PM

I have Vortec spec MSDS headers on my car...the front header runs REALLY close to the block to allow room for the jackshaft to pass in front of it. As far as I know, that is the only difference. I can't tell from the picture if it is or not.

StealthyWeasel · 09-06-2007, 08:57 PM

it looks like you have two weapon R's and one regular MSDS.. I dunno.

Blackcoog · 09-06-2007, 10:51 PM

As Stealthy stated above that is not the vortech spec header it's a MSDS header for a 99-00 Cougar on the left and a WR stainless header for an 01-02 Cougar on the right.

blustreak · 09-06-2007, 11:18 PM

That clears that up I appreciate it. Next, where can I find a Vortech Spec front header? Should I just call Vortech or is it even worth getting?

J-Man · 09-06-2007, 11:21 PM

Vortech doesn't make it, MSDS does.

DanG · 09-07-2007, 12:22 AM

Here's a pic of everything. It's pretty big- But you'll see that the front header is a flat 3-to-1 collector, not a triangular one (as in your pic):

Call MSDS at the numbers in the Sticky post at the top of both the 2.5L and 3L forum. See if Marty will hook you up with one.

blustreak · 09-07-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

.....Call MSDS at the numbers in the Sticky post at the top of both the 2.5L and 3L forum. See if Marty will hook you up with one.

Will do.... Am I correct in saying the Weapon R or MSDS non-Vortech Spec front header won't fit with the SC'er on there?

J-Man · 09-07-2007, 11:17 AM

You are correct, the jackshaft that runs across the front of the engine prevents you from using a normal MSDS header or any Weapon-R variant.

blustreak · 09-07-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Man

You are correct, the jackshaft that runs across the front of the engine prevents you from using a normal MSDS header or any Weapon-R variant.

Excellent... well I guess I'll have to use the Weapon R's on one of the other cars I have or sell them. I appreciate the help.

09-06-2007, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
StealthyWeasel NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,123 Images: 5	Re: Vortech Spec Header? it looks like you have two weapon R's and one regular MSDS.. I dunno. __________________ Currently: 215whp/194wtq runs 14.4@97 The new plan: 04/05 3L, Wrapped WR Headers, WR Y Pipe-->2.5"ss QTP electric dump valve in place of cat, SVT Cams, SS3/Fidanza, 24# Injectors, Dyno Tune, Quaife LSD + B1 Gearset

09-06-2007, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blackcoog 3L Install Maestro Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,606	Re: Vortech Spec Header? As Stealthy stated above that is not the vortech spec header it's a MSDS header for a 99-00 Cougar on the left and a WR stainless header for an 01-02 Cougar on the right. __________________ Current Rides 1999 MTX Cougar, 3L Supercharged 325hp and 278tq 1999 SVT Contour, Ported 3L Visit: http://www.3lduratec.com For info on ready to drop in 3L's and our supercharger kit.

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09-06-2007, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
J-Man Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 11,724 Images: 5	Re: Vortech Spec Header? Vortech doesn't make it, MSDS does. __________________ "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." -- Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)"

09-07-2007, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
DanG Dan G. & Son! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 4,269	Re: Vortech Spec Header? Here's a pic of everything. It's pretty big- But you'll see that the front header is a flat 3-to-1 collector, not a triangular one (as in your pic): Call MSDS at the numbers in the Sticky post at the top of both the 2.5L and 3L forum. See if Marty will hook you up with one. __________________ Dan G. '99 Spruce Green 3.0L ADC T3/4 Turbo Cougar- SOLD. 2006 Pontiac GTO - CGM, M6, 18s - !CAGS, JHP Binnacle Gauges 1998 Contour SE V6 ATX <--- Beater

09-07-2007, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
J-Man Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 11,724 Images: 5	Re: Vortech Spec Header? You are correct, the jackshaft that runs across the front of the engine prevents you from using a normal MSDS header or any Weapon-R variant. __________________ "How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of." -- Representative Suzanna Gratia Hupp (TX)"

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