Installing longtubes tomorrow need help!
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Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! Gonna put my longtubes on tomorrow and i just had a few questions. My car is a 2001. Wondering what all i will need to take off of the car to get the headers in and how high i'll need to get the car in the air. I don't wanna have to shave the block on the driver's side. I heard if you remove the steering linkage or something you don't have to do that.
I bought stage 8 header and collector bolts, o2 sims and extensions, gm gaskets, pace air restrictor mod, penetrating fluid, anti-seize. The headers are for 98-99 so i also got the 99 style smog tubes and an egr block off plate.
BTW they are grotyohann longtubes. I'm new to doing this so any help would be appreciated.
<small>[ August 31, 2002, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: War-TA ]</small>
I bought stage 8 header and collector bolts, o2 sims and extensions, gm gaskets, pace air restrictor mod, penetrating fluid, anti-seize. The headers are for 98-99 so i also got the 99 style smog tubes and an egr block off plate.
BTW they are grotyohann longtubes. I'm new to doing this so any help would be appreciated.
<small>[ August 31, 2002, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: War-TA ]</small>
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! If you have a saws-all shaving the block would be easier then removing any linkage, as far as how high you need to raise the car I really can't say because I use a hoist but don't use some Ho-Chi Min jack stands. Some guys have used Rhino ramps but I think it will be a tight fit, truck safety jack stands are a good choice because they are taller then car jack stands.
I'm not sure if any of this info will be of any help but you could check this out, https://ls1tech.com/ubb/ultimatebb.p...;f=24;t=003139 , Good luck with the install and just take your time and follow the header install directions.
Al
I'm not sure if any of this info will be of any help but you could check this out, https://ls1tech.com/ubb/ultimatebb.p...;f=24;t=003139 , Good luck with the install and just take your time and follow the header install directions.
Al
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! from my slp lt install.
I took off starter, oil filter, coil packs, plugs, wires.
Taking the stock stuff off was
somewhat of a struggle but air tools make it fun. I used a 10" extension to get the
bolts loose from the stock cats......
Setup for the car.. Chock the rear wheels. Safety. Get the front tires at least 15 inches in the
air. I used this for a standard: Transmission oil drain 16.5 inches from floor
Floorboard 22 3/4 inch from the floor This is about a 4 inch lowering of the transmission.
That is for SLP lt's now for you get the floorboard about 23" from ground and you will have it. If you have a M6 above the drain plug
is where I took that measurement.. be carefull,
car that high can be unstable and your under it.
I took off starter, oil filter, coil packs, plugs, wires.
Taking the stock stuff off was
somewhat of a struggle but air tools make it fun. I used a 10" extension to get the
bolts loose from the stock cats......
Setup for the car.. Chock the rear wheels. Safety. Get the front tires at least 15 inches in the
air. I used this for a standard: Transmission oil drain 16.5 inches from floor
Floorboard 22 3/4 inch from the floor This is about a 4 inch lowering of the transmission.
That is for SLP lt's now for you get the floorboard about 23" from ground and you will have it. If you have a M6 above the drain plug
is where I took that measurement.. be carefull,
car that high can be unstable and your under it.
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TA_2001:
<strong> be carefull,
car that high can be unstable and your under it.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is so true, that's why I have a www.backyardbuddy.com . I guess the best advise anyone can give someone planning this install is if it can't be done safely forgetaboutit.
<strong> be carefull,
car that high can be unstable and your under it.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is so true, that's why I have a www.backyardbuddy.com . I guess the best advise anyone can give someone planning this install is if it can't be done safely forgetaboutit.
Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! I installed my Hooker LT's today. I didn't have to take off the oil filter or coil packs. Your headers may be different. I did remove the steering linkage, it isn't hard. The rear passanger header bolt is a MAJOR pia to remove. Use a small 1/4 ratchet to get at the hard ones. I used an air wrench to remove the old y-pipe/cats. If I had an air ratchet for the header bolts I would have saved all kinds of time. I had my car on a lift for 7 hours today, and got everything done except putting the O2's in and bolting up all the EGR and AIR stuff, which you won't have I believe. How you guys install headers w/ the car on jackstands, I'll never know lol. I'd pay a shop before I attempted that laying on my back.
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>sick of my floor jack and jack stands. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dan, that's why five years ago I bought a hoist, without a doubt one of the best investments I've ever made. Not only is it great to work on cars with but it comes in so handy when cleaning and detailing my car.
<strong>sick of my floor jack and jack stands. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dan, that's why five years ago I bought a hoist, without a doubt one of the best investments I've ever made. Not only is it great to work on cars with but it comes in so handy when cleaning and detailing my car.
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! WHAT??? Who said you have to remove all that stuff? Just installed Grotts on a '99 (my car) and this is it..
Get it PRETTY high up
Remove oil filter
Remove bolt in oil pan (ie oil change)
Uhhh...that's all that needs to be removed!
You have to finesse the Driver's side one a little to get it to fit in there right but with the right angle it fits right in.
You'll LOVE the performance.
Nick
Get it PRETTY high up
Remove oil filter
Remove bolt in oil pan (ie oil change)
Uhhh...that's all that needs to be removed!
You have to finesse the Driver's side one a little to get it to fit in there right but with the right angle it fits right in.
You'll LOVE the performance.
Nick
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DARK AGE 53:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>sick of my floor jack and jack stands. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dan, that's why five years ago I bought a hoist, without a doubt one of the best investments I've ever made. Not only is it great to work on cars with but it comes in so handy when cleaning and detailing my car.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Al has sold me on it, his hoist made my header install alot easier and about every other mode I've done under my SS too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Maybe a clutch install pretty soon too, what ya think Al <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>sick of my floor jack and jack stands. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dan, that's why five years ago I bought a hoist, without a doubt one of the best investments I've ever made. Not only is it great to work on cars with but it comes in so handy when cleaning and detailing my car.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Al has sold me on it, his hoist made my header install alot easier and about every other mode I've done under my SS too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Maybe a clutch install pretty soon too, what ya think Al <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! I'm still trying to find someone that has something to get my car up high enough. Haven't gotten them on yet. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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Re: Installing longtubes tomorrow need help! I used a 2 1/2 ton floor jack and raised the car as high as the jack would go. Just make sure you put jack stands under it in case the jack gives for some reason. Hope this helps.