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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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hey anybody know a shop that can install some lt in a 02 z28 for a good price? if possible in the northside
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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you got hpe, icon, gforce, mti, and several others ---> check over there..
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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hey anybody know a shop that can install some lt in a 02 z28 for a good price? if possible in the northside
Call us. 832-947-9274
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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The best shop on the northside is HPE. Icon is highly recommend by me also though they are a little south.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Speed Demon near willowbrook mall, chris will get ya going.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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go with G Force ive been there a few times and they have quick and reliable service, plus they have some of the sickest cars up there.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Not to take away from any of the sposors here, but do it yourself.. its ez.. and you can say that you did it.
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Not to take away from any of the sposors here, but do it yourself.. its ez.. and you can say that you did it.
I agree. It is a nice accomplishment to do it yourself, but EZ! NO WAY!! It might be easy if you have 2 brother-in-laws one of which has only one leg and both have been drinking all day . That was my situation. It was definately a challenge. If a shop can do it for the right price than I say go for it. But my guess is that it's going to be on the high side, therefore do it yourself. And enlist as many of your friends as you can. Keep the on the down low or it will take you 22 hours like it did me!
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1_cam2
hey anybody know a shop that can install some lt in a 02 z28 for a good price? if possible in the northside
you should just install it you self and save money, besides how hard can it be
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gabeg94z
you should just install it you self and save money, besides how hard can it be
If you are able to get your car high enough off of the ground you can install it yourself.
It's just trying to get it high enough to slide the lt's in.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02
If you are able to get your car high enough off of the ground you can install it yourself.
It's just trying to get it high enough to slide the lt's in.
Just did mine on Mon. and Tues. and it was fine with a jack and 19 in. jackstands.
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Originally Posted by anLS1x2
I agree. It is a nice accomplishment to do it yourself, but EZ! NO WAY!! It might be easy if you have 2 brother-in-laws one of which has only one leg and both have been drinking all day . That was my situation. It was definately a challenge. If a shop can do it for the right price than I say go for it. But my guess is that it's going to be on the high side, therefore do it yourself. And enlist as many of your friends as you can. Keep the on the down low or it will take you 22 hours like it did me!
This must have been your first time installing them if it took that long.. no offense. It took me over 12 hours my first time.. I did it on the showroom floor of 3-D Performance..LOL. It doesnt take anywhere near that long now.. Just depends on which header it is, as to which methods you need to use to get them in.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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If you're looking for quality work AND reasonable price, I highly recommend either G-Force or Icon depening on how close you are to either place.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by leeluther252
This must have been your first time installing them if it took that long.. no offense. It took me over 12 hours my first time.. I did it on the showroom floor of 3-D Performance..LOL. It doesnt take anywhere near that long now.. Just depends on which header it is, as to which methods you need to use to get them in.

so do you have to undo the steering to put in the longtubes??? thats what i heard from a few people...if so, man thats gotta be a pain in the ***
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You have to take off the steering arm.. yes.. but its only 2 bolts and it slides right off.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SJTrance
If you're looking for quality work AND reasonable price, I highly recommend either G-Force or Icon depening on how close you are to either place.
What he said..
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Another vote for Speed Demon if you're on the North side.
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Speed demon or HPE.
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make sure you take off the
steering knuckle(driver side)
all spark plugs(might as well put in NGK's while you are at it)
Starter(passenger side)

Pretty much what i learned when i did it.Took me and 1 friend about 8 hours to do it. Take your time, do not get frustrated.Print out the instructions from LS1Howto.com or somewhere so you have a general idea of what you are doing.The three things i mentioned above are the most important along with proper ground clearance.Oh yeah, go get a 10mm ratchet wrench, it will become your best friend.
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