Header installs: DIY or pay somebody?
08-22-2005, 10:47 AM
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Header installs: DIY or pay somebody? Hubby says he'd prefer to pay a shop to install aftermarket headers on my '98 Z28. I'd rather give it a go myself. Any thoughts/experiences/opinions? I'd appreciate the feedback, and yes, I'm also checking out the tech forums for info on this subject. 
08-22-2005, 11:20 AM
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I did mine on my lift too, verry easy job. If you have ramps put the rear tires on the ramps and use jackstands in the front, that will give you plenty of room. If you have a decient tool set and some mechanical ability I say go for it. Spry all the mainifold to cat bolts with some PB blaster that will be one of the biggest pains, Also change your spark plugs and wire's when the mainifolds are off, best time to do it. Good luck.
08-22-2005, 11:45 AM
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did mine on the ground, getting all the old stuff off was a pain, if u are just going to throw the old stuff away then u can just cut it all up. jacking up the passenger side took some *****, had four 2x4s on top of the ramp to get the header to slide in. working in the engine bay was very easy after removing the coil packs which takes a minute. also a good time to change plugs.
08-22-2005, 12:00 PM
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I'm going to try it myself. I figure its worth the time to wrench on your own car, plus you save $400. If something goes really wrong, then bring it to the shop.
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08-22-2005, 12:24 PM
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I'm crossing my fingers that "really wrong" is THAT bad. I'm assuming I can do the install without rendering my car undriveable. Speed Inc. is only a couple blocks from my house so I wouldn't have that far to go.
08-22-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 01formula6
I'm crossing my fingers that "really wrong" is THAT bad. I'm assuming I can do the install without rendering my car undriveable. Speed Inc. is only a couple blocks from my house so I wouldn't have that far to go.
08-22-2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
I was referring to you being unable to drive because your car fell on top of you.
hahahaha. Thats what I was thinking, now I'm going to have that in the back of my mind the whole time.
08-22-2005, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
I was referring to you being unable to drive because your car fell on top of you.
funny, yet not funny. haha 
08-22-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 01formula6
hahahaha. Thats what I was thinking, now I'm going to have that in the back of my mind the whole time.
oh, and definitely take the coil packs off, youll save yourself some busted knuckles and cut forearms.
