Going to do it myself now...(Header Install)
12-26-2003, 07:40 PM
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Going to do it myself now...(Header Install) Well, wasnt going to do the header/ORY-pipe install. But, since im jobless now, i think i will have more then enough time now to do it. I bought pacesetter LT's and their ORY-pipe as well about 3 months ago. I did a quick search but does anyone have any tips or know a website that can give me something to read until i start the job 
on monday? I will be doing this job probably by myself since everyone else i know has a job 
. Any tips will be highly appreciative. Thanks 
on monday? I will be doing this job probably by myself since everyone else i know has a job . Any tips will be highly appreciative. Thanks 
12-26-2003, 09:30 PM
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its pretty straight through. just make sure you have all the **** to do it: hand tools (8mm, 10mm, 15mm sockets ect.), breaker bar (optional but very helpful), wd-40, jack/jackstands. removing the stock **** is more troublesome then the actual install.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...setter+install
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12-27-2003, 11:47 AM
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Yeah its a pretty easy install now that I look back on it. But doing it the 1st time kinda does suck.
Quick tip
Last bolt for the coil pack on the passenger side, get in there with a wrench, forget the ratchet cause you'll never make it. Don't put that last bolt back on when your putting everything back.
Oh yeah your probably gonna need some help when putting the headers on, its kinda tough holding the headers in place while reaching up and putting the nut in, while holding the gaskets in place.
Quick tip
Last bolt for the coil pack on the passenger side, get in there with a wrench, forget the ratchet cause you'll never make it. Don't put that last bolt back on when your putting everything back.
Oh yeah your probably gonna need some help when putting the headers on, its kinda tough holding the headers in place while reaching up and putting the nut in, while holding the gaskets in place.
12-27-2003, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Trans Am
Yeah its a pretty easy install now that I look back on it. But doing it the 1st time kinda does suck.
Quick tip
Last bolt for the coil pack on the passenger side, get in there with a wrench, forget the ratchet cause you'll never make it. Don't put that last bolt back on when your putting everything back.
Oh yeah your probably gonna need some help when putting the headers on, its kinda tough holding the headers in place while reaching up and putting the nut in, while holding the gaskets in place.
Quick tip
Last bolt for the coil pack on the passenger side, get in there with a wrench, forget the ratchet cause you'll never make it. Don't put that last bolt back on when your putting everything back.
Oh yeah your probably gonna need some help when putting the headers on, its kinda tough holding the headers in place while reaching up and putting the nut in, while holding the gaskets in place.
12-27-2003, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-Rated
get new gm gaskets and a 10mm gear wrench. you will need the gear wrench for sure
12-27-2003, 02:27 PM
#7
Originally Posted by waterbug1999
whats the 10mm "gear wrench"? Is that like a closed in wrench that can swivel inside? I started it about 30 minutes ago.. Do i have to take the fuel lines off that run above the driver side coils packs?
you dont need to remove the coil packs period, but it helps though. and you dont need to remove the fuel lines at all.
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12-27-2003, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jrp
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you dont need to remove the coil packs period, but it helps though. and you dont need to remove the fuel lines at all.
you dont need to remove the coil packs period, but it helps though. and you dont need to remove the fuel lines at all.
12-27-2003, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
I was just following this website.. http://modernmusclecars.net/articles/mac.html
12-27-2003, 03:14 PM
#10
Originally Posted by jrp
you do know that you can install your LT from the top and you'll need to do it from the bottom only right?
Last edited by waterbug1999; 12-27-2003 at 04:32 PM.
12-27-2003, 09:02 PM
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Half way done now!!!! Well, after 5 hours and 4 trips pep boys got all the stock bull **** off and ready to install the Lt's and the ORY-pipe.. Got some new cuts and sore fingers but its worth saving 400 bucks for having someone else to do it.. Well, let yall know how it turns out tomorrow... Thanks for all the advice. 
Probably ask for more tomorrow or monday.
Thanks for all the advice. Probably ask for more tomorrow or monday.
12-27-2003, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
Yea i figured that it would only go in thrue the bottom. Got the driver side all ready to drop. But the passenger side is a little tight. Am taking the coil packs off on that side to get to the back plug and header bolts.
Leave the coil packs on and remove the back bolts and plugs from under the car. once you get the cats off you can easily get to these.
Alan
12-27-2003, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Miller
waterbug
Leave the coil packs on and remove the back bolts and plugs from under the car. once you get the cats off you can easily get to these.
Alan
Leave the coil packs on and remove the back bolts and plugs from under the car. once you get the cats off you can easily get to these.
Alan
12-27-2003, 09:57 PM
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By yourself on jack stands. I'd say you are doing pretty good! I did mine by myself. It took about seven hours BUT... I had a lift. I probably raised and lowered it 25 times. It helped out alot.The hard part should be over! The only problem I had putting the new ones in was with the steering linkage. It fought me a little bit. Good luck with the rest.
12-27-2003, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_99z
By yourself on jack stands. I'd say you are doing pretty good! I did mine by myself. It took about seven hours BUT... I had a lift. I probably raised and lowered it 25 times. It helped out alot.The hard part should be over! The only problem I had putting the new ones in was with the steering linkage. It fought me a little bit. Good luck with the rest.
12-27-2003, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_99z
By yourself on jack stands. I'd say you are doing pretty good! I did mine by myself. It took about seven hours BUT... I had a lift. I probably raised and lowered it 25 times. It helped out alot.The hard part should be over! The only problem I had putting the new ones in was with the steering linkage. It fought me a little bit. Good luck with the rest.
12-27-2003, 10:28 PM
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Here's pics of my header install....it took two of us and two days to pull it off.
http://www.geocities.com/y2k_ta/smr0...erinstall.html
http://www.geocities.com/y2k_ta/smr0...erinstall.html
12-27-2003, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by y2k_ta
Here's pics of my header install....it took two of us and two days to pull it off.
http://www.geocities.com/y2k_ta/smr0...erinstall.html
http://www.geocities.com/y2k_ta/smr0...erinstall.html
12-27-2003, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
should i reuse those metal protectors that came off when i took off the old wires?
I reused them when I installed my Taylor wires. Personally I think that it is overkill but using a 10.4 mm wire is also overkill. If they fit, why not reuse them.
