how hard are headers?
08-23-2006, 06:52 AM
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how hard are headers? To install on an 03 Z06.
Kooks with x pipe.
are they as easy as an f-body?
i have a chance to pick up a set with x pipe.
Kooks with x pipe.
are they as easy as an f-body?
i have a chance to pick up a set with x pipe.
08-23-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CamaroSS621
if you dont mind me asking. How much are they? Ill be buying American racing headersin a about 2 weeks and the guy gave me a awsome price.
08-23-2006, 08:20 AM
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I've installed several sets of that particular header and its one of the hardest headers to install on a C5, even more so if its the 1 7/8 version.
Plan on a half day for your first set unless your very mechanically inclined.
Plan on a half day for your first set unless your very mechanically inclined.
08-23-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
Kooks with x pipe.
Originally Posted by RPO_Z06
I've installed several sets of that particular header and its one of the hardest headers to install on a C5, even more so if its the 1 7/8 version.
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08-23-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RPO_Z06
unless your very mechanically inclined.
I can do f-body headers in about 3 hours, 5 if im hanging out and drinking beers
08-23-2006, 11:34 AM
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I just installed a set of kooks with x pipe this weekend.
what you will have to remove to get em in is the starter,oil filter,steering shaft,valve covers, and unbolt the motor mount bolts to jack the motor up on what ever side your working on. its nothin major jus takes a lil extra time
what you will have to remove to get em in is the starter,oil filter,steering shaft,valve covers, and unbolt the motor mount bolts to jack the motor up on what ever side your working on. its nothin major jus takes a lil extra time
08-24-2006, 02:24 PM
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Try this link here. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
They used LG headers which have more curves then the Kooks, but outline most of the steps required.
They used LG headers which have more curves then the Kooks, but outline most of the steps required.
08-24-2006, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sigforty
Try this link here. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
They used LG headers which have more curves then the Kooks, but outline most of the steps required.
They used LG headers which have more curves then the Kooks, but outline most of the steps required.
08-24-2006, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by santiago
I just installed a set of kooks with x pipe this weekend.
what you will have to remove to get em in is the starter,oil filter,steering shaft,valve covers, and unbolt the motor mount bolts to jack the motor up on what ever side your working on. its nothin major jus takes a lil extra time
what you will have to remove to get em in is the starter,oil filter,steering shaft,valve covers, and unbolt the motor mount bolts to jack the motor up on what ever side your working on. its nothin major jus takes a lil extra time
and a little of
on the driver side to get it over the tab.
08-28-2006, 04:48 PM
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I dodn't have to jack up the engine. Some headers you have to come up from the bottom of the car, make sure you have the capability (jack stands, ramps, and what not) to do it. Other than that they're not hard. I did my first set in my garage in a few hours. I've seen shops charge over $600 for install, do it yourself save the $$$
