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I'm going to install my headers and y pipe this weekend. Any tips that would make the install easier?

crazykid

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Buy a LIFT

Amoretti

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Haha. Would be nice, but might be considered overkill.

Just be patient. Make sure you have the car jacked up as high as possible, preferrably on all four corners. I'm not sure which headers you're installing, but they all seem to have some sort of fitment issue or issue getting them in. If you're having trouble squeezing them in, just loosen up the motor mounts and jack the motor up to give you more room. You'll scrape up your headers and hands and aggrivate yourself to the point of quitting if you just try to keep mashing them in there. Next header install I do, I'll probably jack the motor up before I even start, lol.

If you have any friends that are willing to help, take advantage of that. Even if they know nothing about cars, its nice to have someone to vent to. Also, as you remove bolts, but them all in seperately labeled ziplock bags. It's much easier to do any install when all of your bolts are labeled and contained.

For the Y-pipe, use a floor jack to hold the y-pipe in place at the height you want it as you clamp everything down. It makes things much easier, and you'll be able to get it tucked up right where you want it.

Razor_Blade

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Before starting, make sure you have plenty of beer and band aids. Oh yea, some neosporin will also come in handy.

All kidding aside, be very carefull with the car lifted that high. Make sure your jack and stands are in good working order and placed in the safest possible locations. I allways shake the car as hard as I can before climbing under it. If it's gonna fall, I would rather not be under it.