It seems the longtube is rusted onto the orp, i have all the clamps loose and the the bolts in the middle off. How do i get this ORP of the header. I need to lower my header to get my passenger side head off. These are SLP Headers too. Is the only way to heat up where they connect together??
FormerVendor
Yes heat works wonders but you could try beating the ypipe with a large rubber dead blow hammer.

Nate

Nate
TECH Enthusiast
I just pulled the cats off my slp yesterday and I just used a little WD-40 and a rubber mallet.
TECH Fanatic
I just did the heads on mine and I have the SLP's too and the best thing I've found for breaking stuck parts loose is PB Blaster. It works better than W-D 40 or anything else, you can get it at Auto Zone or most parts stores. Then when you go to install use some anti-seize for the next time you want to pull them off.
Thanks guys, i swear i was about 2 seconds away yesterday from getting the sawzall. I need a day off from that nightmare. Probably start on it tomorrow again. Now the ORP should back into the catback some right???
TECH Fanatic
Sorry to have to tell ya this but you'll have to loosen your exhaust hangers and your Y pipe support bolts and loosen the whole system so you have enough room to knock your Y pipe back to get yout orp to slide off and then you can drop your header, thats what I had to do but it wasn't that tough just get in the right frame of mind and take your time (good luck)