LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 02-08-2009, 05:59 PM
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any tips before i wrap the headers and install all of this?
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Keep your stock GM coil you may need it msd's are hit and miss.
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thanks....
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header wrap will rust out the headers
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i have never wraped a header befor, im pritty skilled and i know i can do it. just want to know if theres tricks to it or anything i should know?
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lol there aready rusted and peeling, pacesetter LT
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Header wrap accelerates rusting and gives any oil or other flammible fluids somewhere to accumulate.

The ignition box is pretty pointless unless you are spraying or something.
As covered the coil is not an upgrade, some argue they are the same as stock that is the bestyou will hear.

The plug wires, bolts, and gaskts are fine though. Next time ask questions first rather than making so many mistakes.
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tips on wrapping headers...if you are doing them while they are installed the best piece of advice I can give you is to just kill yourself. It is a PITA with them on a workbench let alone having them installed. If you are doing pacesetter LT then don't be afraid to wrap 4 and 6 and 3 and 5 primaries as one a couple of turns from the flange then branch of into the individual primaries but make sure to get as much coverage as you absolutely can. I had weld slag in between those primaries making it nearly impossible in between the primaries not to mention they are so close together at the flange that the wrap will not fit.
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yeah theres no way i can get it in the primaries... i got the passenger side off and that was not fun. i hope drive side is better, it didnt look to good though!
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Originally Posted by sohc19974.6l86


any tips before i wrap the headers and install all of this?
Why the header wrap?? Just curious...
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they look like **** now and i keep melting wires, so i thought why not wrap them. they had to come off for new gaskets anyways.
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You must have some mid tubes or shorty's on that are burning them huh..
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LT pacesetter
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Really..and their burning them huh? If so, have you ever considered going OTVC? My buddy has Pacesetters with them up top and has no issues.
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ceramic coating is a better way to go. Actually preserves the header instead of accelerating the rust.



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