texas99Z28

Going to try installing my headers. I know the car has to be raised pretty high to do the install. What is a safe method to do this? I have seen a couple of pictures that looked VERY unsafe. Such as 4 x 4's under and on top of the jack stands. Don't want to get killed! Thank you

nalmak

iTrader: (1)

take it to a shop with a lift..or get some wood

383camaroz28

iTrader: (22)

we just got done doing headers. get 2 ramps for the back wheels an jack up the front on the K-member an jack stands. we got it done in a day.

davered00ss

iTrader: (4)

Jackstands are high enough. Get truck ones, they are a bit taller.

ttranssam

iTrader: (10)

if you were close to me id give you my stuff, jack it up, and i put rail road ties under my tires. there like a foot by a foot and that was plenty...with tons of room to work

TurdsOfMayhem

iTrader: (4)

Yeah, texas99z28 and I really want to try and tackle this stuff ourselves to save money. As by the time you buy all the equipment, pay for labor, and a tune, it gets expensive quick.

Our main concern as he stated is safety. So far getting some ramps to back onto sounds like a good idea. Is there a write up on tech on the procedure? I have a very good idea on how everything comes apart, but always nice what to know loosen or what not before putting the car up.

davered00ss

iTrader: (4)

You need to remove the dip stick, plugs & wires from the top as well as the manifold bolts. You pretty much need to work from under the hood to under tha car and back again then bakc under. You get the picture. Don't put it up high enough where you can't work under the hood.

Lopoetve

iTrader: (1)

ramps for back. Jackstands + wood for front.

why do you need to remove the spark plugs?

pontiac1998

iTrader: (7)

well most of us will remove plugs and wires while headers are out since we have enough miles for it to be replaced....but you dont HAVE to....when i get my long tubes on i'll be doing some NGK TR55s and a set of wires prob MSD but not sure....need to look around for what brand wires to use...

but to the op......jacks and wood up front work and the ramps for the rear help a ton....

Mumbles

iTrader: (5)

Go to Menards and get two sets of 6 Ton Jack Stands. One set to put under the rear axle housings, and the other set under the frame rails toward the front of the car. If you would like to see take a look at this video at youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46pkvbenaQo

TurdsOfMayhem

iTrader: (4)

He will be able to order his headers long before I will, so have to wait and see if he orders them soon, and if he does whether or not he wants to try and tackle it.

TurdsOfMayhem

iTrader: (4)

Do you think these would be high enough to do a header install?
http://fasttoys.net/shop/product_inf...oducts_id=1366

pontiac1998

iTrader: (7)

well im doing mine in the driveway with a jack and a couple jackstands....so you should be fine....everyone makes headers out to be this huge ordeal when if you have any knowledge how to turn a wrench ull figure it out...

dlandsvZ28

Without a doubt replace the plugs at a cost of less than $20. Be prepared to ruin a plug wire or two if the plugs have never been removed. So have a few spare plug wires handy.

Lastly - DON'T reinstall the plugs without putting anti-seize on each plug.

02 BLK WS6

iTrader: (11)

If you use 6 ton jackstands, you'll be able to get it high enough. 3 ton stands aren't tall enough. You'll have to use some blocks of wood on the floor jack to jack it high enough and jacking on the k member is the way to go.

TurdsOfMayhem

iTrader: (4)

I liked the idea of the ramps better, as I am not to confident in jacking the car that high up. Jacking on the K-Member is just to get the front end higher correct? I'm not to familiar with stuff under the car =p As in bracing and suspension. Just basic knowledge in this area of the car..

lilpb1

iTrader: (13)

I did my with a pair of ramps in the back some stands in the front but had the jack with lots of wood to jack it up when need. Then had the stands so i can keep it high enough the ground to be able to work on the car and it made jacking up the car alot easier.

ohhh if it makes you feel any safer, try shaking the car a little ( i mean a little) when its jacked up and if it looks unsafe then redo it but keep the stand in place as a safety precaution when the car is jack up 4ft in the air. I worked for me and It was pretty safe. Im still here!!!HAHAHA

udienow

iTrader: (18)

When the headers were done on my car, only the front was jacked up... so idk if you need to raise the back of the car too.

lilpb1

iTrader: (13)

This is true but just to play it safe its better to just have on ramps in the back your not wasting anytime in do so. You'll waste more time having to jack it up from the back later when your install the header and dont have any room.

Lopoetve

iTrader: (1)

I was gonna say - I've only got 35k on the car, so I figure the stocks are good for a bit more still