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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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Default Does engine have to come out to install LT headers?

Does it? I noticed how cramped the engine looks, how in the world do you install headers in this sucka?
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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From the bottom.
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they will only go in from the bottom, your car will need to be quite high to be able to slide them up in. the passenger side isnt bad, should just slide up. the drivers side will depend on just how your car is and what LT's you go with. for my jet hots i had to grind down the block tab only because i couldnt remove the steering shaft. once it was clear it simply slid up.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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Assuming that you are talking about an F-body then the answer is that you do not have to remove the engine because you will install them from the bottom.
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EZ for Jet Hots, Tall Jack stands up front, shorties in the rear, d.c. stng shaft, and slide right up in. took me 5hrs alone, first time.
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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Front end in the air about 36", unbolt driver's side motor mount (may not be necessary) and get something flat to put on top of the jack so you can push the engine up to allow for more room. It's not impossible, just tedious that's all. Passenger side is not too bad, it's the driver's side that's tricky. Also...don't forget to disconnect the battery. If you don't, stay away from the hot starter wire with the dipstick tube!
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