Mac Header Owners ....??
Mac Header Owners ....?? Hey Guys,
I'm planning on ordering a set of Mac Headers w/ cats this week for my 2002SS. I was wondering if the installation is straight forward without any tricks. If you guys have any tips ,please send them my way . <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />
I'm planning on ordering a set of Mac Headers w/ cats this week for my 2002SS. I was wondering if the installation is straight forward without any tricks. If you guys have any tips ,please send them my way . <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />
On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Madisonville, Ky
Re: Mac Header Owners ....?? They were a b*stard to install on my car!! I put mine in from the bottom, took me 16 hours to do it and i'm pretty good at mechanical things!!! I think if I did it again i'd go in from the top and take the valve covers off. Going in from the bottom there's a chunk of the block that blocks the header from fitting, and the rear passenger side bolt took me an hour to tighten.....that's how tight mine was. If you get started and have any specific questions, i'll try to help you if I can.
GregM
GregM
Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Indiana
Re: Mac Header Owners ....?? My MAC's were a piece of cake to install, and I am not all that mechanically inclined at all. I removed the coil packs and that was about it. I went in from the bottom when the car was on jack stands. That notorious block thing is a pain, but all you have to do is stick a jack under the driver side of the engine and jack it a couple of times, and the header will slip right in. I would certainly not remove my valve covers. That's just my experience with the MAC's. You should have no problems. Good luck.
Re: Mac Header Owners ....?? I went through the bottom, Had to losen the motor mounts and jack engine about 2 inches. Only suggestion is, replace the gaskets with new GM metal ones,and its a great time to replace your plugs if you were planning on it anyway. If it is still hanging you may need to pull the starter and A/C for more clearence. Sounds like alot for the passenger side, but not really to difficult. Drivers side will give you no problems. I have heard it can be tight up against the oil filter. I didnt have a problem with mine.I replaced the entire exhaust on a lift in less then 8 hours. Good Luck <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
P.S Dont forget the Anti Sieze and get new headers bolts if it does not come with the set.
P.S Dont forget the Anti Sieze and get new headers bolts if it does not come with the set.
TECH Resident
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Augusta GA, Atlanta GA (school)
Re: Mac Header Owners ....?? i put my drivers side in from the bottom and passager side in from the top with the coils and vavle cover off. i have done 2 other sets this way as well.
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Teching In
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: OKC, OK
Re: Mac Header Owners ....?? Mine took me about 8 hours. I went throught he top. I actually took my valve covers completely off. It made it sooooo much easier. The gaskets are reusable if you don't mess them up. I even left my coil packs on (98 has perimeter bolts) and just disconnected the harness. I did have to jack the motor up a bit, but did not have to take the mounts loose. One thing to remember!!! They are solid steel, a BIG hammer does wonders (and no dents in mine either)!!! Definitely replace plugs and wires. If your EX. gaskets don't have many miles on them, they are reusable. Mine had 70K and no leaks. The worst part for me was the ORY. I had heard so many clearance complaits that I had it to close to the floor board and when the motor torqued, they slapped the pan (Stupid mistake, easy fix) If you need any more tips or what have you, let me know.
Ryan
Ryan
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