SS4Luck

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so i have the driver side mani off... and i dont really want to grind on my black as i dont have the tools to do so... wut are my alternatvies?

and how do i get the dipstick off i cant get the bolt off of the last passanger side mani and the guy helping me is saying itll never come of.. but i know i can get the stick tube out of the way..

thanks guys

MdFormula350

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its all about the angle, most drivers side headers have to have the flange pointed up in the air straight up and sometimes pointed alittle towards the back and go right upaginst the firewall. taking the steering shaft out helps most of the time.

the passengers side get the rear bolt, number 8 plug and wire all from underneath the car, even the number 6 plug and wire also.

the dipstick is held on by the 15 mm bolt on the head, once the bolt is out wiggle it gently and pull up should come out with a tad of force, just dont try to angle it or bend it.

orangeapeel

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Check on LS1howto.com.

staringback05

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you really need to get the car up as high as you can....

the dip stick can come out, impact wrench the 15mm bolt and then twist and pull....where the hell are your arms mannnnnn?!

explain the other question a little better

SS4Luck

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the car is on a lift lol

im doing this at a friends dealership and my buddy thinks he knows a little more than he does and im just letting him go with it for now..

and as far as teh other question how can i get teh drivers side in without grinding the tab off the block??

staringback05

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uhh grinding what tab?....am i missing something here

the simple thing for me was standing on top of the lift, undoing the steering knuckle, and having my friend underneath aligning the headers and i put the bolts in

there shouldnt be anything else in the way....some heat sheilds maybe....but just bend them....

orangeapeel

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There is a tab that will conflict with some longtubes on the block. It doesnt hurt to just grind it off. Or you would either have to notch your k-member in addition is some cases. I have a tubular, so I was safe.

staringback05

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damn guess ive been lucky....done/helped with 3 installs....never ran into that

orangeapeel

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Lol, like everyone I have done has had that problem except my 2 cars. haha

SS4Luck

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so are you saying if i dont grind the black i will have to notch my K Member?
and when i pull the dip stick oil is goign to go everywhere huh?

Shinigami2x4

Oil will not go every where and pull the steering knuckle and you will get the room you need. grinding the tab is for clearance issues but there are none with the steering shaft removed

98Camarod

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The tab was in the way on my install, I just beat my floorboard in and the header slid right in. It made me feel good inside.

SS4Luck

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haha i saw taht i could do that last night and really debated doing that and jsut getting it over with,.,, im going to use that as a last resort tonight

98Camarod

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You cannot tell that the floor board was even hit. It took maybe 3 whacks with a rubber mallet.

SS4Luck

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wicked thanks for the advice