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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Juts like it says....read on here that some remove the coil packs, engine oil stick ect. and ive also read that some didnt remove a single thing. I have an 01 z28camaro if that matters.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Juts like it says....read on here that some remove the coil packs, engine oil stick ect. and ive also read that some didnt remove a single thing. I have an 01 z28camaro if that matters.
I think alot of it depends on the headers. For my pacesetters I removed the passengers side plugs and coil packs and the dipstick tube. But looking back at it, I probably could have done just fine removing only the dipstick tube.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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^^ That and I took the steering shaft off the driver's side just for some more room.
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all i took out was the oil filter, plugs, and dipstick. oh yeah and the smog pump for more room
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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I took of the coil packs, spark plugs and starter. Pass side went in from the bottom, drivers side from the top.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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egr out air out, dip stick out, coil packs out, spark plugs, o2 sensors.
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I took out the dipstick, the AIR, and the plug wires (and obviously the old manifolds)
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btw im getting pacesetters LT's, i think everyone pretty much has them on their cars...ill will be installing them my self, maybe with the help of a buddy. but it will be my first big mod and dont really wanna take any thing apart unless i really need to. I wil be taking my time on it (wkend job).
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by z28_n_tx
btw im getting pacesetters LT's, i think everyone pretty much has them on their cars...ill will be installing them my self, maybe with the help of a buddy. but it will be my first big mod and dont really wanna take any thing apart unless i really need to. I wil be taking my time on it (wkend job).
trying to not take things apart will only result in alot of wasted time and you taking it off anyway. If you think for even a second taking something off might help, just save yourself the hassle and do it!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Does taking out the spark plugs help keep from breaking them when doing the install?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Thats why I took em out, I really wasn't diggin the prospect of breaking a spark plug. Although I bet if you're careful you could get them in without removing them. Getting the old manifolds off though... not so sure
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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I got my old manifolds off, and put the headers in without removing the plugs, and I didn't break or damage any of them, so it is possible (tho I recommend getting a set of plugs just in case)
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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putting on headers is a great time to change plugs since your already there.
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i have a feeling this is going to be harder than i think to do.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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i have a feeling this is going to be harder than i think to do.
It's actually very easy (I was surprised at how simple it was) the tough part is undoing, and re installing the bolts, you have to get your hands and arms in some awkward positions, and some of the bolts are taken out, and put back in 2 clicks of the rachet at a time, I'd definately reccomend getting an air wrench
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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on my 02 i just removed my oil dipstick, it also depends were your doing the installed, (on the floor, on a rack) i did mine on a rack
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:26 AM
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I thought it would be hard and it wasn't at all. I removed all plug wires, and the #5 spark plug. I put both headers in from the bottom. The dipstick tube has to be removed no matter what, and that was the only bad part for me, I wrecked mine and had to get a new one from the dealer for $15.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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For my Edelbrocks, I had to remove the plugs and wires, dipstick tube, and steering shaft
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also I would invest in a set of arp header studs, makes hanging them and the gaskets a breeze. they will set you back about 80 bucks but their worth it, do not forget to antiseize them.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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well at least my *** is skinny, so mybe it wont be to hard, just have to take my time i guess
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