Chewy
09-26-2003, 08:33 PM
Just a heads up to anyone installing Borla headers.
Had mine installed 10 days ago. When I picked it up, I popped
the hood to admire http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and noticed that the plug wire for number
7 cylinder (driver's side, closest to fire wall) was VERY close to
the header. Pointed it out to the service manager who talked to the
installer and said it would not be a problem.
Took a friend out to lunch today (showin off) and the thing was
running like a pig - on 7 cylinders. Popped the hood, and sure enough,
the #7 wire was touching the header and had burned through the
insulation and was shorting.
Hustle to the dealer (mileage is REALLY bad on 7 cylinders http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif).
Bottom line is they replaced the wires with a different set which is
slightly shorter and gives better clearance. Don't know if these are
GM part numbers, but the work order says part # 88894394 and the
description is "Wire Kit 2.239".
Hope this helps someone avoid grief.
Had mine installed 10 days ago. When I picked it up, I popped
the hood to admire http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and noticed that the plug wire for number
7 cylinder (driver's side, closest to fire wall) was VERY close to
the header. Pointed it out to the service manager who talked to the
installer and said it would not be a problem.
Took a friend out to lunch today (showin off) and the thing was
running like a pig - on 7 cylinders. Popped the hood, and sure enough,
the #7 wire was touching the header and had burned through the
insulation and was shorting.
Hustle to the dealer (mileage is REALLY bad on 7 cylinders http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif).
Bottom line is they replaced the wires with a different set which is
slightly shorter and gives better clearance. Don't know if these are
GM part numbers, but the work order says part # 88894394 and the
description is "Wire Kit 2.239".
Hope this helps someone avoid grief.