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Tips on header install
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Tips on header install Anything I should know about installing BBK shorties. I have never done anything this intensive before. We have everything: headers, GM gaskets, NGK TR55 plugs, Taylor 8mm wires, Taylor heat sleeves for the wires, gaskets for the Y pipe, and a six pack. TIA for replying.
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We got them in. They look great! We opened up and smoothed out all the primaries. There is a lip on the flange that we smoothed out also. We rounded it off for better flow. It should be fun. In 3 days, I get my new y pipe put in, so right now I still have stock y pipe and cats in. It sounds great.
Originally Posted by 2ndGenWs6Owner
We got them in. They look great! We opened up and smoothed out all the primaries. There is a lip on the flange that we smoothed out also. We rounded it off for better flow. It should be fun. In 3 days, I get my new y pipe put in, so right now I still have stock y pipe and cats in. It sounds great.
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The install took about seven good hours, though we spread it out over Fri and Sat because I had to stop and go to work. My buddy's dad helped me out along with my buddy and it was a learning experience for all of us. My buddy's dad has done numerous LT1 shorty installs, but never worked on an LS1. I had never done anything so labor intensive so it was definitely a bonding experience with my car, I love her even more now.
Anyways as far as performance goes, my buddy has a built 96 LT1 that before the install was even with my car in a street race. I would eventually pull on him up above 100 mph. Now I start pulling on him as soon as I shift into second. I'd say by 100 mph, I already have two car lengths on him.
On Tuesday I get my y pipe done and I will be dying to go to the track for some actual measurable results. I'll post as soon as I can. I may go to the track as soon as Wed. I'll keep you guys updated. Overall, I am not disappointed with choosing shorties at all because I can still pass smog in CA.
Anyways as far as performance goes, my buddy has a built 96 LT1 that before the install was even with my car in a street race. I would eventually pull on him up above 100 mph. Now I start pulling on him as soon as I shift into second. I'd say by 100 mph, I already have two car lengths on him.
On Tuesday I get my y pipe done and I will be dying to go to the track for some actual measurable results. I'll post as soon as I can. I may go to the track as soon as Wed. I'll keep you guys updated. Overall, I am not disappointed with choosing shorties at all because I can still pass smog in CA.
Originally Posted by JamRWS6
If its going to be illegal you might as well put that carb # on some LTs.
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Most places around here won't care as long as the cats are in the stock location, for all they know they are Hookers or JBAs. I know the JBAs have a CARB # so I know someone who will stamp a CARB # on mine from the JBAs and the smog ***** will never know. Just about every smog shop WILL realize that you have LTs on, but almost none will be able to visually tell the difference between JBAs and BBKs.