just bought a set of slp headers for my 2000 TA and i was wondering what all i need for the install of these i guess since i have the manifolds off im gonna put a new set of plugs in the cars only got 61k on it so what else do i need. or should i do while ive got the manifolds off.
Russell

 

Get a new set of GM metal gaskets. Also a good 10mm gear wrench will be your best friend during a header install.

 

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-J

 

^ the best write up ever. I used it to put in my headers in this last weekend

 

Thank you I try and help... How did the install go? As I recall your car was kinda moving out good already before the headers (or maybe I'm mistaken), any new track times?

-J

 

will a dif set of bolts be needed to install headers or will the factory manifold bolts work?

 

Not needed, clean up your factory ones if you want.

-J

 

What kind of headers do you have lastcall?

 

Coated Pacesetters

 

bandaids and beer

 

make sure you have a lot of paticents i just did mine and the oil dip stick tube broke so please dont rush on taking that out

 

Mine "came out" but a few oil changes later I found a nice 2" piece find its way out of the drain port on the pan... wonderful.

-J

 

so really the only thing i need is a new set of GM gaskets. if i were to putnew plugs in the car what plugs should i replace the stock ones with.

 

Get some NGK TR-55s, make sure you check the gap on them and it should be at .05-.055. This is important because the engine is very sensitive to spark plugs and make sure they are in all the way and on tight but careful not the crack um.

 

no my car definatly was moving before the headers

the install went amazingly easy with my car, and has take us almost 8 hours to do one of my friends car this week... on a lift... same headers just different car... amazing how it varies.

im going to the track in a week ill let ya know

 

i'd say go ahead and get some Bosch 13111 corvette o2 sensors...to use as your front sensors(wont need extensions)....btw go ahead and delete AIR and EGR while you're at it....also suggest having the back passenger sparkplug in before you put the header in

 

if i put the plugs in before i install the headers dont i have a better chance at cracking one of the plugs or is there enough clearance to safly get around them.

 

I put mine in before, and was just VERY VERY careful when putting the header in (had my friend guide me in while looking down on the motor and I was on the ground guiding the header up). I'm gonna pull the plugs this weekend, it's been a year, and see how they're doing just for my own curiosity.

-J

 

sounds good might do that then

 

Ratcheting end wrenches are your friend.