99TranTrany

I might be able to use a lift for my header install. Which I know will be alot better than doing it on my garage floor. My question is what is the best way to go about doing the install on a lift? Will I still need to unhook the steering linkage and grind off part of the block like alot of you had to do? Just looking for some pointers. TIA, justin

WILWAXU

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Which headers?

99TranTrany

jet hots and y-pipe

blk~2000~Z28

I only needed to unhook the steering linkage. I am not for sure if I even needed to do that. The steering linkage was not harder than the dipstick tube or the plugs on the passenger side so I think you should be able to get this install done with out grinding anything. Having the lift will help out a bunch so pay a little $ if you have to use one. I think you will find it easier to reuse the factory bolts, and most on the this site say screw paper gaskets.

jrp

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i had to grind down the block for my jet hots only cuz i couldnt get the damn steering linkage off.

soundengineer

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I just loosened the bolt in the center of the linkage so it could flex a little...then a buddy of mine pushed the headers throug(grunting)while I pushe sideways on the motor to flex it a little....popped right in...have done this many times this way....

99TranTrany

Thanks alot guys! I hope my install goes as painless as yours did. Im going to try and post a install/review of the JET HOTS once I get them in. Cant wait.
,justin

DARK AGE 53

99TranTrany, Are you going to be using a two or four post lift? If you're talking about what I call the engine casting ears I would use a saws all instead of a grinder, if you use a grinder you'll have aluminum all over the place. BTW, do you need a picture of the casting ears?

Al

Cal

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DARK AGE, I'd like to see the picture . . .

99TranTrany

Yes DARK AGE I would like to see a pic if you have one. Im not sure what kind of lift it is. My cousin is a team leader at a toyota delaership and said I could probably use one of the bays on the weekend.

DARK AGE 53

This picture ( painted red in picture ) shows the right side casting, there's also one on the opposite side of the engine.

DARK AGE 53

I'm not sure what's all needed to do a install with Jet Hot's but with SLP LT's removing the tranny crossbrace and prying the tranny towards the side can help. We used my four post lift when installing a friends SLP headers, we used a chain on one of the ramps and a cable hoist/puller to pull the tranny to give us the room we needed. You can have a friend pry the tranny themselfs but it worked great by using the cable hoist/puller for us. If you need to pry the engine to one side you should disconnect the hose between the TB and MAF, prying the engine could put a stress on the lid if you don't disconnect the hose. Good luck with the install.

Cal

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Thanks for posting up the pic!

99TranTrany