futureboy1969

Hi everyone, I picked up a used revo. I runs fine. it has a 2.5r. When i got done retuning it in the parking lot and a couple of runs threw the grass (no jumps) i got it home and did the usaul once over. I noticed that header had broken right at the base of the header right wear the heads of the screws are. Is this common? the revo is about 1yr.old. Thanks, Nick

Danju

ive never had thats before. if its not affecting the engine or anything, i would use it until it does. if your scared, just go buy a new one. or buy a THS pipe or Trinity pipe.

tmaxx_man87

as long as it doesnt leak, dont worry about it.... thats the only thing you have to worry about, if it leaks it wont have correct backpressure to the gas tank thus leaning out your engine....

Skimore69

jb weld it if your concerned
-jb weld is magic

RCCanuck

it will leak and cause it to run out of tune as soon as it heats up....replace it with a new header

Jerzferno

Yes it is a common problem. My brother in law broke 3 or 4 headres. Most guys at my track have changed over to an aftermarket header that is held on with a spring. The problem is theres a lot of weight being supported at the headers connection point. Some guys have braced up their headers / pipes better. But the best fix is a spring loaded header. He hasnt had a problem since.

Routybouty

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^^^ Yep just get a spring loaded one. It will be cheaper in the long run.

Th3pwn3r

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Well...I've broken a few headers and all I can say is make sure you don't get hit by anyone in the rear. I finally made it through a day at the track with no damage to my header but...of course my carb started leaking Easy fix but it caused erratic engine performance. It's all how you drive your truck as far as that header goes...it's super sensitive.

futureboy1969

Thanks Guys, Good info. Nice to meet you guys. Got a new header today. If it does it again, getting the upgrade header and pipe.
I'm new to this forum. But not to rc's. Thanks again

Jerzferno

Youre welcome. Welcome to the RC Universe world! Good luck with your new header. If it does break again, I hope it doesnt, go spring loaded header.

Jerzferno

Youre welcome. Welcome to the RC Universe world! Good luck with your new header. If it does break again, I hope it doesnt, go spring loaded header.

megamaxx

welcome to RCU,futureboy.