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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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Default Install Headers?

How hard would it be to install long tube headers on a stock 2001 Trans Am WS6 M6? What is all involved, and what would it cost to have it done?
Thanks a lot!
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 11:51 PM
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Depends on the brand header. I hear that SLP's are the most difficult. I installed Hooker's last night with a friend and we had the headers bolted up in under 4 hours. That is with no air tools and no lift, just a jack and jack stands. We had to take off the steering knuckle and remove the oil filter, diverter. All of this is simple un-bolt and re-assamble. I was impressed on the ease of it all.
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 02:37 AM
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I second that on hookers being easy. But i highly suggest you get a friend to help install no matter what brand you get.
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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I want to continue to use cats ...what do you do with hookers that are sold without a collector flange?
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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You will need to get a custom y pipe made with the cats in it. Just find a muffler shop around your house and they should be able to make one for you.
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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I got the SLP kit and it came with everything
I needed..

this is how I did the install.
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=149

here is the kit
http://ls1info.com/modules.php?op=mo...ery&file=index
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 02:04 AM
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I did FLPs with no prior experience. It took time, but you'll be able to figure it out if you're handy with a wrench. But be sure to get spark plugs and spark plug wires. You'll never get a better oppertunity to swap them than when the headers are out.

Mike
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