pictures of my headers with thermocouple probes

[tom h]

OK, I "went to town" and had 1/8" NPT ports welded onto each header tube, and a 7th port near the O2 sensor. The funny port locations and angles were so the thermocouples would clear all obstructions, and that header bolts would still fit in.

New, hopefully correct URL:
http://community.webshots.com/album/49417377QOnred

I only expect I'll be running 2 thermocouples at once, in the #5 and #6 cylinders (supposedly the leanest and hottest). The other ports I'll keep plugged, but they're available if ever needed for diagnostics.

I'm still trying to decide whether to have the headers and crosssover pipe JetHot coated, leave them alone, or paint them.

I did have a question about heat shields on the headers (shields are removed in the photos). I can rivet the shield back on the passenger side header, but on the driver side I had to grind off the spot welds. Especially if I JetHot the headers, then I can't very well spotweld the shields back on. Any other way to attach shield, seems either flaky, or a lot of extra work.

How important is it to have a shield on the driver side?

 

[Jimn8or]

Never have had a shield on the d/s...

 

[TurboDave]

Can't gain access to that link you provided. BUT, you can do without the shields. Mine have been gone for 15 years.

I also use webshots. but here's what the link to a picture of mine lools like.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/24421944/24422535xglnBDvPlW

 

[tom h]

Originally posted by TurboDave
Can't gain access to that link you provided.

This might be a better link to use: http://community.webshots.com/album/49417377QOnred

The previous URL may have been valid only when I am logged into my own Webshots account, and I will go back and edit it.

Overall, you guys are saying it's safe to leave the driver side heat shield Off.
Since I can rivet the Pass Side shield back on, I will do that after coating/painting/sandblasting/whatever.