Installing TSP 1 7/8" Headers next week
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Installing TSP 1 7/8" Headers next week So I'm installing TSP Headers next week, with their y-pipe, and I'm making sure I've got everything I need and I'm doing everything right.
*Get the car jacked up atleast 24"
*New Spark Plugs (from TSP)
*New Motor Mounts (Poly's)
*TSP Off-road y(is pacesetter any different?)
*New GM Gaskets (from TSP)
*Exhaust Band Clamps
*Frost Mail Order tune
How's all that sound? Right now, all I have is a Corsa catback with cutout and a lid. Pretty excited! But I know it's going to be a hassle with that old car
*Get the car jacked up atleast 24"
*New Spark Plugs (from TSP)
*New Motor Mounts (Poly's)
*TSP Off-road y(is pacesetter any different?)
*New GM Gaskets (from TSP)
*Exhaust Band Clamps
*Frost Mail Order tune
How's all that sound? Right now, all I have is a Corsa catback with cutout and a lid. Pretty excited! But I know it's going to be a hassle with that old car
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^^^ be VERY careful with exhaust bolts!!! Many brake them... Hit them with PB/WD40 for the whole week before you do the swap... Be careful and take your time. You dnt want to break anything... And I suggest NEW O2 sensors... Buy the Corvette O2s... They are longer. You will not need O2 extensions...
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^^^ be VERY careful with exhaust bolts!!! Many brake them... Hit them with PB/WD40 for the whole week before you do the swap... Be careful and take your time. You dnt want to break anything... And I suggest NEW O2 sensors... Buy the Corvette O2s... They are longer. You will not need O2 extensions...
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Have an oil change handy bevause when i did myne i had to remove the oil filter and the DRAIn plug to get the header in at the right angle. No liglfting the motor no steering shaft removal.
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Yes, more power. I plan on doing heads/cam next year anyways so I'm going all out now.
Yup!
Yes, I plan on changing motor mounts. Gonna be a paaaaain
Yes, I plan on changing motor mounts. Gonna be a paaaaain
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i just installed tsp's on mine and the passenger side was a breeze, the driver side on the other hand was a little more work but take the motor mounts out and from what i had to do i had to remove the alternator to get the bolt in and out
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Also, I only needed 17.5" from the bottom of the K to the garage floor. 24" seems pretty high to me.
I did it and the passenger side was a breeze. I had to take the oil filter off and unbolt the trans from the crossmember (1 bolt). Then pry the motor and trans over that extra 1/4" to make everything clear. It took me 4-5 hours from jack up to jack down and drive to the muffler shop.
