Swift_01_z-28

iTrader: (1)

Well, i have the hooker 1 3/4 lts, with a hooker 3" ory. I already have a 3" cb w/ a cutout, but the problems i can see so far are these:

1. The stock y-pipe is welded to my catback.

2. The stock manifolds are welded to the y-pipe.

I suppose I could cut these, but I don't have a cutting torch. Is there another way that wouldn't be as difficult?

What do i use to keep the new headers and y-pipe together and connected to my catback?

I have a new muffler and tips, but they need to be welded on.

I have never done a header install on my own, but i am pretty competent, and i am sure I can do it, I just need to figure out the best way to go about it.

Any advice is always appreciated guys, thanks.

ACLR8R

iTrader: (2)

Sawzall and a band clamp
Not to bad of a job, did mine about 2months ago and another set of hands makes it alot easier!

LCplmarine98

iTrader: (9)

Yup, the Sawz all works well Just get the car as far off the ground as possible it makes it a little easier, as for welding in the new muffler and tips just take it to an exhaust shop and they should be able to do it for you.

Z28LS1camaroguy

iTrader: (3)

hell i had to use a sawzaw neway, ******* bolts were rusted to **** that i had to cut the pipe off the old headers.

Swift_01_z-28

iTrader: (1)

Yea, I'm just gonna have an exhaust shop weld my new muffler and tips up. I will use the sawzall, just didn't really want to.

You guys know of any good write ups on it? I have searched and found nothing.

twpetry

iTrader: (1)

before i did my header install, in my brothers backyard, on jackstands, i had only experience changing oil.

Pro52R

iTrader: (15)

wow.....

I feel like a rocket scientist after reading this post

bigti99a

iTrader: (16)

i have the same issue with my Y and I pipe being welded. i want to salvage both since my Y is the nice SLP stainless one. i was thinking of using something like this right behing the weld.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MUFFLER-TAI...7961_10101.jcw