Started Pacesetter Install
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From: Charlotte, NC
Started Pacesetter Install Started this evening putting Pacesetter LTs and a TSP catted Y on my 2002 z28. So far I've just taken off the y-pipe and converters, but everything was fairly easy to get loose, and I haven't lost that much blood so far.
Anyway, I have a couple of questions.
1) I've seen a lot of posts where people have found their plug wires get burned after a header install. What's the best way to protect them?
2) I've got the k-member up about 19" off the ground. Is that going to be enough to slide the headers in?
3) Should I just go ahead and replace the O2 sensors while I'm in there? They've got 74,000 miles on them.
And any other tips for the rest of the install would be much appreciated.
Anyway, I have a couple of questions.
1) I've seen a lot of posts where people have found their plug wires get burned after a header install. What's the best way to protect them?
2) I've got the k-member up about 19" off the ground. Is that going to be enough to slide the headers in?
3) Should I just go ahead and replace the O2 sensors while I'm in there? They've got 74,000 miles on them.
And any other tips for the rest of the install would be much appreciated.
to make things easier, just buy the vetter o2 sensors. they will plug right in instead of splicing. Also you might have to notch off the ear on the block to get the driver side header in. I did my on small jack stands and had no problem. change the plugs while your at it. Like stated above, passenger side back are easier from the bottom
here is my advise on the deal. Get the car up in the air as much as you can. Remove the steering shaft, its a simple 2 bolts. IF you remove the steering shaft, there is NO NEED to grind off the casting tab on the block! Its pointless. You can also do all the plugs from the top if you so wish. I have installed a set of pacesetters, and a few other brands of headers, and the pacesetters by far fit the best, bar none!
