is it worth cleaning out the header with about 60-70,000kms or 40,000miles on it before putting in on my car? i bought one from a cobalt and is sitting in my garage at the moment, wondering if i should take it in and get it cleaned before putting it on or would it be a waste?

 

I'd have it cleaned and jet coated...
http://www.jet-hot.com/

 

im in canada so thats a no go lol...would a steel brush be sufficient or should i take it in somewhere to be cleaned

 

What is it made of? If it is made of stainless steel, you need to use a stainless steel wire brush, as a regular one will leave bits of metal on it which will rust (same with steel wool).

How dirty is it? If it is just slightly dirty, a Scotch pad might be enough with some metal polish to get rid of the grime. If really dirty/nasty/rusty take it to a fabrication/restoration shop where they can sand blast it, or with is it ground hazelnuts they sometimes use? Then you need to paint it with a good high temp paint (and no, not BBQ paint) if it isn't stainless. Well, that is what I would do.

Or if you want to save yourself a lot of agravation, just box it up, throw it on a bus and send it to me, and I will make good use of it!

 

a shop here in Toronto Canada quoted me $110 for cleaning..good price?

 

Um a Johnny u pull it..... You can rent a sand blaster booth. In and out in ten minutes. Done

 

skyline26 - what is it made out of? Is it Stainless or ???