Rookie Header install ?'s
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Rookie Header install ?'s The last ( and only ) time I did a set of headers was on my 1990 Mustang gt about 5 years ago. Our LS1's are a little different 
I don't have access to a lift. Can full length's be done with jackstands ?
I don't have access to a lift. Can full length's be done with jackstands ? 
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Yes they can. You will need to raise the car up around 18" to do it though. I'm sure others will chime in that have done it on jack stands, but 18" is what I seem to remember right now. Now how to do that safely, I have no idea.
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NICE foff ! I think that I will tackle the install myself. Thanks 
What type of headers do you have to install?BowlingSS
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Originally Posted by Bill Bowling
I just installed SLP LT's/Cats/ORYP over the hoildays. I used four jack stands. It was a job but just take your time and you will be OK. What type of headers do you have to install?
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What type of headers do you have to install?BowlingSS
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I just did PPCs on jack stands. You can check out the pics on my website. I had ~24" of clearance - more is better here. I used 4 6-ton jack stands, and had a ramp under each tire to add stability. Not problem with the ground clearance. The install on the other hand.....not fun. I would recommend disconnecting the steering linkage. It's only 2 bolts, and it has helped everyone that did it. Remove the oil filter too.
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too bad u didnt live in NC cause u could use the pit at my work. easy 4 hours top doin headers this way. with 2 people and running into problem....like a welded pipe we didnt know about lol then had to wait on a sawsall to cut that joker.
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Originally Posted by WS6FirebirdTA00
too bad u didnt live in NC cause u could use the pit at my work. easy 4 hours top doin headers this way. with 2 people and running into problem....like a welded pipe we didnt know about lol then had to wait on a sawsall to cut that joker.
