Aug 20
We are transitioning the main page of the site at this time to offer a better experience for all members. Please bear with us during this time, it’s all for the better.
The forum is going strong to reach it click the “FORUM PORTAL” link at the top right of the page or go to Soulhamsters forum
It is just this landing page that is getting a face lift.
Aug 10
I’d like to proudly announce that Rodville is now becoming an administrator. He is here all the time, constantly working on the site in one manner or another, and deserves the title. He contributions include excellent moderation, the “skin initiative” (making this site look as good as the info and conversations) as well as many things that he ninjas in when we are not looking. Please welcome him into his new role as only hamsters can!
Aug 10
Fellow hamsters please join me in giving a warm Soul hamsters welcome to our latest Hamster promoted to Moderator chevy2guy. He likes this place because it has “that whole family vibe”. We love him because he access to some information that others don’t 
. He brings long term experience and automotive knowledge to the table. So feel free to pick his brain.
Aug 5
For our members only, Steve Conley is hooking us up again with a great deal.
These headers are going to retail for $454 plus shipping each, but for members of SoulHamsters.com ONLY…
$375 plus shipping.
If you don’t know what a header is, or why you would want it, please use the search function at the top right of the page and search for HEADER, and then read read read.
We are looking at about 3 weeks for them to be finished being produced and shipped. Times can change a bit, but right now we are looking at 3 weeks.
Other headers do NOT compare to these. These headers are CERAMIC COATED, usually costing an extra $150 or so to get done. These will NOT discolor like other headers will when you install them, and ceramic coating will help keep heat in the exhaust, and out of your engine bay.
These headers gave NO Check Engine Light while in testing, and unlike most other headers out there, require no modification to install, direct BOLT ON.
DEVELOPMENT THREAD
http://www.soulhamsters.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=848
PICTURES/DYNO/PERTINENT INFORMATION
Just finished up the header/connector yesterday afternoon and wanted to share some info about it with you guys/gals. Thanks Shawn for the use of your Soul!!!
First, some facts…
1 5/8″ primaries / 1 3/4″ secondaries / 2 1/4″ collector, Tri-y configuration (4-2-1)
primary tube deviation avg. = .625″
Connector pipe o.d. = 2 1/4″
double mesh flex tube
built in o2 emulator for secondary sensor. No CEL so far with around 40 dyno runs.
The head flanges are .375″ thick and the header will be designed to work with Kia’s SS Shim gaskets (they last forever!)
Ceramic coating will be standard
The install is deceptively simple so even the greatest of novice’s can perform this swap in under two hours.
Here are some pics of the header / connector. Please bare in mind that these pics are of the prototype and in no way reflect the beauty of a production part.
Fan to header clearance
o2 emulator
side view (driverside)
overall view
Header/connector
As you can see, the tubes are really close to being equal.
Here is the dyno results from yesterday. Shawn’s car is completely stock.
Your looking at a 15 ft. lb. increase in torque (13.8%) and 13 HP (11.7%).
All tests were conducted using our Dynojet 248c chassis dyno. I did manage to get some footage of a couple runs so you guys can hear what it sounds like. Surprisingly, it is still extremely quiet.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thx!
Jamie
Yes, Ceramic coating is standard.
Shawn’s car was an auto.
Hmmm. it doesn’t seem to want to embed the video. lol
Can’t wait to see the headers and exhaust. (Suppose to pick these up tomorrow)
The tooling is done on the header/connector. We are still in the process of drawing the parts, assembling the B.O.M., and quoting the part. We are in the home stretch now and soon we will begin the first wave of production parts .
You can get a little info here about the new header…
http://dougthorleyheaders.com/products/sea…/productID/1055
Jamie
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, READ THE DEVELOPMENT THREAD AND POST IN THERE UNLESS THEY ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE GROUP BUY PROCESS.
Keep in mind, the prototype in the pictures here is NOT ceramic coated, the final headers will have a finish like this.
Lastly, the sale information.
1. There are 17 sets being produced for this group buy initially, more may be added, but as of now it is 17 sets.
2. There are 15 sets available for purchase. The other 2 sets are for display at car shows and to display to dealers/KIA.
3. Cost is $375 plus shipping for Soulhamsters.com members ONLY.
If you want a set, send $375 via PAYPAL.COM to Steve Conley, the man funding the run of these for us.
His company is The Conley Holdings and his # is 928-273-8114 if you have any questions not already answered here on the forums, or if you just want to talk directly.
$375 to theconleygroupinc @ msn.com (remove the spaces)
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Exhausts will be drop shipped directly from DTH.
MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS INCLUDED so you can get a shipping quote. You can also contact Steve directly for a shipping quote first if you like.
Keep in mind, first come, first served.
1. RED ZMAN – $375 Paid
2. Deeper Shade of Soul – $375 Paid
3. Slammed – $375 Paid
4. MeBeadamB – $375 Paid
5. Sundance – $375 Paid
6. Old_Soul – $375 Paid
7. warpdarkmatter – $375 Paid
8. Jameson – $375 Paid
9. SlumLord1701 – $375 Paid
10. Luken – $375 Paid
11. Traider79 – $375 Paid
5 MORE SETS ARE AVAILABLE AS OF 2 SEPTEMBER!
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