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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Default Header Install Party!! May 9th or 16th

Alright! Time to get the deed done! Anyone who has been bored lately and has some experience with header work (or just wants to hang out) should come! I'll be getting my final parts by next week (hopefully, keeping my fingers crossed) and we should be good to go. I live in coto de caza, right off the 241toll road. Id like to do it either may 9th or may 16th, both fridays, whatever works for everyone else.

I'll provide food, beer, water, laughs and after we can go for a swim in the pool or hang out and have some cigars in the spa (nothing better than a bunch of wet-greesy guys sitting in a tub right? )

So far coming is me, who wont really be of any help, my buddy dave, who will take care of the welding, and ss.slp.ls1.

I don't have a lift, just jack stands... hopefully we can make that work somehow.

anyone interested?
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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how far are ya from91345
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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ee that would be a drive, about two hours. my zip code is 92679 for anyone else wondering
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Nice, you got a welder.

We just need to figure out how to get the job done without a lift? Blocks and jack stands?
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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You have any spare wheels laying around? You should invest in some heavy duty jack stands. They're not that expensive.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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I haven't found a headers install write-up on a Fbody, but here's one for a C5, and they didn't use a lift.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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get a forklift lol j.p.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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****, if my fat *** can do it with Rhino Ramps and jacks stands, anyone can.

And there are write-ups on tech for the install, just search the Gen III Ext. Eng. section.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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ive got two nice/large jack stands and then two really small ones. ill have to ask around for some more.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/243722/11

this guy did a write up says he did the install himself in 10 hours
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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lol put spare rims under the back and stand the front.what city?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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i did my buddys on jack stands ! you can do it, its not that that bad ! i had everything out & in , in about 4 hours ! take your sparkplugs off before anything !
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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speaking of plugs, what are some good replacements i want to swap those out while there is room.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/243722/11

this guy did a write up says he did the install himself in 10 hours
Wow i did them myself in the driveway with two jack stands and a floorjack in about 4hrs. With just hand tools. You can pickup a set of stands (3-ton) from Sears for like $23,
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ord=jack+stand

NGK TR55 plugs btw.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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NGK TR55 Iridiums ! very good plugs !LIKE 6.99 A PLUG @ KRAGEN ! if you get these make sure they are iridiums not just tr55.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Ide be down if it were the month after that! Cus once i smog my car then i am going to do long tubes.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I just ordered a pacesetter y-pipe and new plugs. all thats left to buy are the motor mounts and we are good to go. and those are the same jackstands i have in the link above ^^
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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If you're gonna have someone install motor mounts for you you'll probably need to provide more than food and drink at the end. Any massage parlors in your area that give happy endings?
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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no but the happy ending will be when my car is up and running!
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