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Mar 20, 2007 | 12:31 PM

Candyredz28

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Which to install first???

Hey I got a question, since I'm getting my race headers this week and ls6 intake at the same time, I was wondering which to install first, and since my headers are the race version from pacesetter then that means no block off plates right??

Mar 20, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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No block off plates. Just do them both at the same time, the order does not really matter.

Mar 20, 2007 | 12:35 PM

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I'd do the LS6 intake before the headers. That way, you can pull the AIR and EGR out and have more room to work with the header install.

Mar 20, 2007 | 12:37 PM

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it doesn't matter which order. neither will get in the way of the other. no block off plates.

Mar 20, 2007 | 01:53 PM

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it doesn't matter which order. neither will get in the way of the other. no block off plates.

True for the most part. But, with the intake off it's a hell of a lot easier to pull the AIR system - especially when trying to get to that stubborn mounting bracket on the back of the driver's side head. That's why I recommended pulling the EGR, intake and AIR first. It get's everything out of the way in a more efficient progression.

Although in the end, it may not make that big of a difference. But hey, I'm a supply chain grad. Can't help but to try and find the faster way.

Mar 20, 2007 | 02:05 PM

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i agree with putting on the intake first to get rid of the AIR & EGR. either way your gonna love the results.

Mar 20, 2007 | 10:30 PM

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Wont I still need a block off plate for the intake.And also could i reuse my intake gaskets, and last but not least would i feel a difference even though I wont have a tune for a while.

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Mar 21, 2007 | 03:00 PM

Candyredz28

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has anybody try to soak the manifold bolts with WD-40 the night prior to taking the exhaust maifolds off. I'm just wondering if it will be easier.

Mar 21, 2007 | 03:06 PM

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has anybody try to soak the manifold bolts with WD-40 the night prior to taking the exhaust maifolds off. I'm just wondering if it will be easier.

I just hit it with a little PB Blaster before I went at it. They're not supposed to be torqued down very hard to begin with, so the only thing you need to break through might be a little surface rust.