Pacesetter LT Install
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Pacesetter LT Install I am about to attempt putting on my LT headers and ORY. I am new at working on these cars. I have read through the write ups on here, and other places as well. Everyone seems to have different strategies, things they do differently and what not.
Any final tips to help me get these off and back on without tearing the entire engine bay apart? I'll also be doing motor mounts, going with the prothane mounts.
Thanks in advance.
Any final tips to help me get these off and back on without tearing the entire engine bay apart? I'll also be doing motor mounts, going with the prothane mounts.
Thanks in advance.
I don't think anyone can offer any more than what you may have read. Like you noticed, there are different approaches that people take to end up the same in the end. For example, I found it easier to remove the steering shaft rather than the oil filter -- but that's just how I did it.
The only thing I can really tell you is that using the factory scissor jack makes the motor mounts a LOT easier -- so definitely follow that advice.
The only thing I can really tell you is that using the factory scissor jack makes the motor mounts a LOT easier -- so definitely follow that advice.
I've installed many sets in my driveway on jackstands. Its not really advice, but there are a few different things you may find yourself doing to get them in. As stated before removing the steering arm and oil filter may help, but also taking the motor mounts loose and moving the motor side to side can help. For some sets I've even had to lower the tranny tailshaft to gain more room in the for the header to slide in. Some are easier from the top and some from the bottom.
Once installed, you should leave the header bolts a little lose untill you get the rest of the exhaust on
Once installed, you should leave the header bolts a little lose untill you get the rest of the exhaust on
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Getting ready to off myself... lol!
I have most of the driver side off, no problems. The passenger side is absurd! Absolutely no room AT ALL! What can I take off in these pictures to gain access without releasing Freon, coolant, or destroying anything?
I have most of the driver side off, no problems. The passenger side is absurd! Absolutely no room AT ALL! What can I take off in these pictures to gain access without releasing Freon, coolant, or destroying anything?
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Got the coil assembly off. Slowly getting there, but I have to say this is a major pain in the ***. lol
Yes, I'm doing motor mounts. I'm a little confused as to which route I need to use in order to get the a/c compressor off (extremely difficult to get to the bolts). But that's coming next.
Yes, I'm doing motor mounts. I'm a little confused as to which route I need to use in order to get the a/c compressor off (extremely difficult to get to the bolts). But that's coming next.
You [U]do not[U] have to remove any A/C to do mm or headers (I just did it). Unbolt the entire mm assembly from engine and frame, slide it out, replace w/poly, fully assemble and slide back in. Put mm bolts (both sides) in the opposite of how they came out for ease of access next time.
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You [U]do not[U] have to remove any A/C to do mm or headers (I just did it). Unbolt the entire mm assembly from engine and frame, slide it out, replace w/poly, fully assemble and slide back in. Put mm bolts (both sides) in the opposite of how they came out for ease of access next time.
I am making some ground now. I have a good pace established. You guys are a great help. Thanks!
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Well, I am proud to say that after 9 hours of work the douche on here sold me the wrong headers. Said they would fit a 99 z28, and they do not. They're for 00-02 years. That's what I get for trying to save money on here. Next time I'll just buy them from a legit source.
Grrrrr....
Grrrrr....
You mean there are no EGR flanges coming off the headers like in the picture below? If so, then no...the only way you can fix that is to weld/fabricate an egr flange onto it.
The guy you bought them from didn't lie to you, they will work for your car, you just will have to delete the emissions.
The guy you bought them from didn't lie to you, they will work for your car, you just will have to delete the emissions.
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The EGR is set up for the 00-02 years, not the 98-99 emissions so they won't bolt up. I guess I will have to delete it.
What does that involve? I know I need a block off plate on the headers. What else?
I'm new to this, so stick with my noobness.
Thanks!
What does that involve? I know I need a block off plate on the headers. What else?
I'm new to this, so stick with my noobness.
Thanks!