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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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So it's okay if I leave the heat shield off the new boots?
yup. what kind did you get? I like the MSD one's b/c they're made to bedn the boot. So they wont touch the header flange or a primary.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Mine are duralast... Cause I had to replace one wire and I had to but the whole pack
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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If you don't have a lift you will have a shitty day lol

Get that car high! Some even require to take the valve cover off..

Clean around the dip stick hole so when you go to put it back in you don't scrape dirty in your oil pan.

Be prepared to shout and get discouraged, your body will hurt from trying to extend yourself over to bolt down the headers

Don't give up!
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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f u for getting them cause i got screwed lol
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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IT took me about 18 hours, it was hell. Take your time and get help if you can.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Damn now my problem is getting the car hight enough in the air safely
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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High*
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Ok... My steering shaft is stopping me from the driver side install now... How do I remove it?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Ok I'm in the process if putting everything back together now... I gotta question, is it ok to run with open headers for tonight since I can't get to a exhaust shop till tomorrow?
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Yeah you'll be fine just try not to go too far esp if it's cold outside.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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You will be fine running open headers.. Going to be stupid loud driving around and raspy but you will be fine..

So now that it's all done How did you like the install? Lol
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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you'll foul your plugs if you do it too far... the air from behind the header will hit the 02 sensor and will make the car dump fuel...
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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you'll foul your plugs if you do it too far... the air from behind the header will hit the 02 sensor and will make the car dump fuel...
How was the install.. I need to do one on my 02 camaro.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Is it ok for about 6 miles? I'm still working. Just fitting up the AIR & EGR and bolting down the last coil pack
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CHADsterss
Is it ok for about 6 miles? I'm still working. Just fitting up the AIR & EGR and bolting down the last coil pack
Yeah should be fine
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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Took a lot longer than I expected. But with a lot of cussing, losing **** and making a HUGE mess it turned out pretty decent. I took a trip to whataburger just now and almost got pulled over 3 times hahaha! I'll post a video in a few minutes after I bathe in Fast Orange
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Originally Posted by CHADsterss
Is it ok for about 6 miles? I'm still working. Just fitting up the AIR & EGR and bolting down the last coil pack
Shoulda ditched the EGR and AIR.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:18 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSC_APCTq6E

Shitty phone quality, I know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LJiVI405E0


I have another of me driving off with someone else recording from behind but my phone is actin' a fool.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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first video sounds like a bass test cd or something. lol
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