Easiest way to put headers on.
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Easiest way to put headers on. Ok my transmission is currently out of my car so i figured that is would be easier to install my headers now. Does anyone have any suggestions on the easiest way to install headers? Either way its going to be a PITA but i was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions from experience. Thanks ahead of time.
I installed a set of Jet-Hot long tubes when the trans was being serviced, no problem there.
Put the car as high as you can safely on jackstands and you should be able to install them easily. Good luck.
Put the car as high as you can safely on jackstands and you should be able to install them easily. Good luck.
It's hit or miss depending on the headers. I've dropped the trans on long tube equipped cars with the headers in place a few times, but I've also had to remove headers to drop the trans. I had to grind the bell housing for clearance before I could bolt up the pacesetters on my LT1 car. There is no way I could have stuck the trans in with the headers bolted up.
It's hit or miss depending on the headers. I've dropped the trans on long tube equipped cars with the headers in place a few times, but I've also had to remove headers to drop the trans. I had to grind the bell housing for clearance before I could bolt up the pacesetters on my LT1 car. There is no way I could have stuck the trans in with the headers bolted up.
It's hit or miss depending on the headers. I've dropped the trans on long tube equipped cars with the headers in place a few times, but I've also had to remove headers to drop the trans. I had to grind the bell housing for clearance before I could bolt up the pacesetters on my LT1 car. There is no way I could have stuck the trans in with the headers bolted up.
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Verdad Gallardo Go back and read what I said. I don't doubt you the least bit. My point was simply that it doesn't always work. That's why I told the OP in my first post that he MIGHT have problems, not that it couldn't be done. I've saw it happen both ways over the years.
Sprayed_Z & LT1Formula007, think about it LOL. The motor mounts will in no way change the relationship between the headers and transmission.
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So wat i got out of all of that is to put it as high as i can on jack stands. you guys kinda got off on your own little thing. whats the easiest way to get the manifolds off? and other than jack stands wat is the easiest way to put the headers on?
I had to unhook the passenger side mount, but some people get them to fit with out unhooking any mounts.
I also removed the steering knuckle, alternator, starter, oil dipstick, and spark plugs. Don't forget to unhook the battery before removing the starter and alternator.
Where are you located? I'm sure some locals would help you out.
Anyways like razor says, remove alternator,dipstick,plugs,starter, and you'll probably have to remove the steering linkage on the driver side, it's a pain in the *** to get off. The higher you jack the car, the easier it is to put the headers in.
I advise doing it from underneath. Tape the header gasket to the header to make it easier on yourself, and make sure you get some good gaskets. Are you hooking up the AIR or EGR? If not, that will make this easier.
Anyways like razor says, remove alternator,dipstick,plugs,starter, and you'll probably have to remove the steering linkage on the driver side, it's a pain in the *** to get off. The higher you jack the car, the easier it is to put the headers in.
I advise doing it from underneath. Tape the header gasket to the header to make it easier on yourself, and make sure you get some good gaskets. Are you hooking up the AIR or EGR? If not, that will make this easier.
Lots of beer and band-aids.
Seriously get some double hex bolts like Stage eight locking header bolts. They have (inner) allen head and (outer) hex head which make things easier.
Seriously get some double hex bolts like Stage eight locking header bolts. They have (inner) allen head and (outer) hex head which make things easier.
no don't get new o2's right away b/c sometimes the ceramic coating kills o2's and you'll need new ones anyway. oh and if you ask me the easiest way for the pass. side is to unbolt the engine mount and jack the car up like 1 inch slide the header in from the top, hold it in place, and let the car back down onto the mount and replace the bolt. I seriously just did this less than 15 minutes ago and it worked fine.
Drive around for a little while get them heated... your car will start acting stupid after a while and you SES light will come on.. then change your o2s.. dont forget you will need extentions I got 24inch ones and it worked fine..
you may also want a box of sparkplug wire hanging around.
you may also want a box of sparkplug wire hanging around.