Header Install, How hard is it really
11-08-2007, 12:19 PM
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Header Install, How hard is it really I need to know how hard is it to install headers on my 98 camaro Z28, the headersd are SLP Longtubes. do i need a lift or can i do it in my drive way with a jack and hand tools?
11-08-2007, 03:20 PM
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You can sure do it on jack stands but it's gonna be a major pain in the *** cuz of clearance issues n everythin! 
Installation costs in a shop should run u about $100.
Installation costs in a shop should run u about $100. 
11-08-2007, 03:30 PM
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Um no...An install takes atleast 4 hours, whatever shop your going to that charges $25 an hour is amazing.Most shops charge a minimum of $350 from what I have seen...I did mine at home with some jack stands and had no problems what so ever. I would reccomend doing it yourself, learning about your car, and saving money for future mods.
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11-08-2007, 04:26 PM
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dude it easy if you can change the spark plugs you can do the header install and all you just need any jack except the factory and sum jack stand bingo easy stuff (do it rigth the first time) oh and save your self the time and buy some good gasket because the ones that come with the header are crap easy stuff.
11-08-2007, 04:38 PM
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I have SLP LTs also. Honestly bro,.. with those LTs,.. take it to a shop. Even on a lift I was close to becoming homicidal put'n those suckers in. Save yourself the loss of sanity. Something about SLP LTs just makes em a pain and a half to install.
11-08-2007, 04:40 PM
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for a first timer it will usually take about 6 to 7 hours.
advice is to have a buddy help hold the headers up for you so you can bolt them up. un bolt the coil pack assy and take that off. spark plug wires spark plugs. and a good ole 10mm ratchet wrinch will work wonders in the back of that passenger side
advice is to have a buddy help hold the headers up for you so you can bolt them up. un bolt the coil pack assy and take that off. spark plug wires spark plugs. and a good ole 10mm ratchet wrinch will work wonders in the back of that passenger side
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for a first timer it will usually take about 6 to 7 hours.
advice is to have a buddy help hold the headers up for you so you can bolt them up. un bolt the coil pack assy and take that off. spark plug wires spark plugs. and a good ole 10mm ratchet wrinch will work wonders in the back of that passenger side
advice is to have a buddy help hold the headers up for you so you can bolt them up. un bolt the coil pack assy and take that off. spark plug wires spark plugs. and a good ole 10mm ratchet wrinch will work wonders in the back of that passenger side
My personal advise is to take it to a shop if you want to save yourself the headache OR buy a bottle of bourbon to keep you company! ...just my .02
11-08-2007, 06:09 PM
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ok ya my roommate that i never see is a mechanic at the local chevy dealership that i used to work at in sales and he also said that we could prolly do it in my rents garage, but he is just worried about breaking bolts off in the block, anyone seein that happening?
11-08-2007, 06:15 PM
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I haven't had that happen yet. I'd say its alot more likely to strip the threads out of the aluminum than it woult be to break the bolt off. If you are talking about removal of the original bolts then just try and spray it down with some penatrating lube and let it soak. It's not too hard. You'll be glad that you did it once its done.
11-08-2007, 06:45 PM
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$350 for installation????? Well damn that's like almost another set of headers! Where do u live or what? That's how much it cost me for my TA a while back and also for my friend's vette who just got them about a month ago! 
11-08-2007, 09:57 PM
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use some wd-40 on them instead of the header bolts
