How to Install Headers...
How to Install Headers... are their any websites or places where I can find a write up on how to go about doing this?
Some people say you have to remove starter, some dont. Some say remove oil filter some dont. Some say you have to lift the engine up,some dont etc...
So any info would help out.
BTW, Im installing Pacesetters with the hookups and an ORY onto an 2002 Trans Am.
Thanks for your time guys.
Some people say you have to remove starter, some dont. Some say remove oil filter some dont. Some say you have to lift the engine up,some dont etc...
So any info would help out.
BTW, Im installing Pacesetters with the hookups and an ORY onto an 2002 Trans Am.
Thanks for your time guys.
hey thanks for your response man, ive read that thread so many times that I feel confident about the install, just these other little things like removing the starter and jacking up the engine and more. I guess I should of specified in my title.
Thanks though I appreciate it.
Thanks though I appreciate it.
oh, yeah no problem man.
When I installed my Pacesetters they just slid right in. I did not remove, cut, or modify anything. There were no problems getting them go in. Most people who install them have no problems as well. So you most likely will get them in without issues. If you do run into problems just post on here and we will help ya out
When I installed my Pacesetters they just slid right in. I did not remove, cut, or modify anything. There were no problems getting them go in. Most people who install them have no problems as well. So you most likely will get them in without issues. If you do run into problems just post on here and we will help ya out
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I agree. I did not cut , remove, spindle fold or mutilate anything to install the pacesetters except get the coil packs up out of the way. I did, however remove the pass side heat shield above the collector after the install.
Just make sure you have a decent floor jack if you don't have access to a lift, as you need to get the front up there higher than Rhino Ramps. I bought a Pro-Lift speed jack at Advance Auto for about $86, well worth it. (and a heavy ba$tard it is).
Just make sure you have a decent floor jack if you don't have access to a lift, as you need to get the front up there higher than Rhino Ramps. I bought a Pro-Lift speed jack at Advance Auto for about $86, well worth it. (and a heavy ba$tard it is).
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I didn't do any cutting, pasting, moving, unbolting starters/alternators/concentrators/relaxators... I just unbolted the old exhaust and then slid the new headers right up in there without force. This was with the pacesetter headers done on two vehicles, '98 and '00, both went smooth.
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Originally Posted by bastien
man, i have a set of pacesetter and ORY waiting for installation. You guys make me wanna get started instead of getting it done by a shop.
Hey, again thanks alot for the answers guys, Im thinking theyll slide right in as well, so no
[QUOTE=Keenov] cutting, pasting, moving, unbolting starters/alternators/concentrators/relaxators... I just unbolted the old exhaust and then slid the new headers right up in there without force. \QUOTE]
Ive sat in the garage looking at the engine for hours, and from the looks of everything, Im hoping that everything will just slide in.
[QUOTE=Keenov] cutting, pasting, moving, unbolting starters/alternators/concentrators/relaxators... I just unbolted the old exhaust and then slid the new headers right up in there without force. \QUOTE]
Ive sat in the garage looking at the engine for hours, and from the looks of everything, Im hoping that everything will just slide in.
I just installed my Pacesetters and ORY last weekend. It's a very straight forward install. My only advice would be to buy a 10mm ratcheting wrench with a flexible head. Besides that just take off the coil pack assemblies for extra clearance and get to work.
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I don't have access to a lift and I only have one jack... I am getting ready to pay $400 for installations at a shop. 
At least I know they'll do a good job.
At least I know they'll do a good job. 
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Go buy a jack and stands....youll spend less than 400, will do it urself, have the knowledge, and will still have the jack/stands afterwards. Its not a bad install at all.
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Originally Posted by bastien
I don't have access to a lift and I only have one jack... I am getting ready to pay $400 for installations at a shop. At least I know they'll do a good job.
At least I know they'll do a good job.
...and I did it on the ground, no cement or asphalt. (gotta love that grass in your ear) 