LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Head and cam time

Old Nov 28, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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I'm pulling my heads, and installing a new cam. Couple questions, though. I've got Hooker Long Tubes, and they are still in the car. Any tips for getting the lower head bolts while these are in? Any other tips for the heads? Anything I might not think of? Also, having some trouble getting the radiator out. Is there some sort of trick to it? If anyone wants to come over and help, I'll buy pizza. lol.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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If you can un-bolt your y just slide them around and you can get it done just a PITA. I have done it but i'd rather just pull the things out.Good luck
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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You need to unbolt the headers when you take off the cyl head, now I hope you didnt just do the top and mid row of head bolts and now do the bottom section, that could warp the head. I mean if your not reusing thats fine, but if you are, or if these will be ported. Get them checked by a machine shop.

The radiator is easy to get out. Take out the fans, then you need to un hook the hoses, then it un clips off of the A/C condensor, if you still have one.
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Save yourself a headache, and just pull the headers out.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by foggedz
Save yourself a headache, and just pull the headers out.
Agreed^^^
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