Tips on Installing headers..
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Tips on Installing headers.. Got any tips on installing headers. I know about the dropping the K-Memeber a few inches, but what are some other ones. About to install some hooker long tubes. thanks guys 
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not sure about Hooker, but with my SLP's i had to take off the oil filter,starter, and redo some wiring on the passenger side as well or at least i did, and if at all possible use a lift. i put mine on using 2 jackstands and it sucked big time. Also your hands will thank you ALOT if you take the coil packs off. You'd be surprised how much clearance they gave me..and thats about all i can remember at this time....hope it helps some
I installed Kooks not long ago.
Removed: coil packs, plugs and wires, oil filter, steering
Trick to getting the driver side in: Had to unbolt the motor mount and jack up the engine approx 2 inches.
I really don't think you'll need to drop the k member. I'd do that as a last resort.
Removed: coil packs, plugs and wires, oil filter, steering
Trick to getting the driver side in: Had to unbolt the motor mount and jack up the engine approx 2 inches.
I really don't think you'll need to drop the k member. I'd do that as a last resort.
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Hookers are easy. I put the car on cinder blocks. Open part of the block under the tire. The passenger side just goes in. The drivers side needs the steering linkage, oil filter and oil diverter plate removed. After that it just goes right in. The cinder blocks lifted the car up enought to make this easy and only cost $4 at Lowes.
Do not use the Hooker supplied bolts, use the factory bolts. Other than that it is a peice of cake.
Do not use the Hooker supplied bolts, use the factory bolts. Other than that it is a peice of cake.
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Tommy's Tip:
Make sure you clean the bolt holes with the proper tap, and use anti-seize while reinstalling the bolts. Residue in the bolt holes could cause troubles while reinstalling the bolts, alumunim is not so fun all the time.
Tommy
Make sure you clean the bolt holes with the proper tap, and use anti-seize while reinstalling the bolts. Residue in the bolt holes could cause troubles while reinstalling the bolts, alumunim is not so fun all the time.
Tommy
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From: Decatur, IL
Originally Posted by TaTommyWS6
Tommy's Tip:
Make sure you clean the bolt holes with the proper tap, and use anti-seize while reinstalling the bolts. Residue in the bolt holes could cause troubles while reinstalling the bolts, alumunim is not so fun all the time.
Tommy
Make sure you clean the bolt holes with the proper tap, and use anti-seize while reinstalling the bolts. Residue in the bolt holes could cause troubles while reinstalling the bolts, alumunim is not so fun all the time.
Tommy
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From: Rockport,IN
Originally Posted by Steve Burger
Hookers are easy. I put the car on cinder blocks. Open part of the block under the tire. The passenger side just goes in. The drivers side needs the steering linkage, oil filter and oil diverter plate removed. After that it just goes right in. The cinder blocks lifted the car up enought to make this easy and only cost $4 at Lowes.
Do not use the Hooker supplied bolts, use the factory bolts. Other than that it is a peice of cake.
Do not use the Hooker supplied bolts, use the factory bolts. Other than that it is a peice of cake.
Originally Posted by jd13
I installed Kooks not long ago.
Removed: coil packs, plugs and wires, oil filter, steering
Trick to getting the driver side in: Had to unbolt the motor mount and jack up the engine approx 2 inches.
I really don't think you'll need to drop the k member. I'd do that as a last resort.
Removed: coil packs, plugs and wires, oil filter, steering
Trick to getting the driver side in: Had to unbolt the motor mount and jack up the engine approx 2 inches.
I really don't think you'll need to drop the k member. I'd do that as a last resort.
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thanks alot guys, now, what about taking out the !egr, !air **** like that, that removes when u put the headers in is all of that just self exsplanatory. Im trying to get as much info as pissible before diving into this on my next day off.
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From: Annapolis, MD Fmrly Lansing, MI
Originally Posted by LS1999pewterZ
What about SLP LT's how do they fit?
Did not have to remove the starter, oil filter, steering link, etc. They fit perfectly.
Good Luck,
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From: Out on the farm in Central IL
Tap size is correct I know that from experience. I tried to use the Hooker bolts first. It is an odd size and you wil need to get this from and auto parts store.