Header removal
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From: Charlotte NC
Header removal
I am preparing to pull my motor and trans. on my "78. I will be removing them together. My question is, do I have to remove my headers or is there enough room to have them come out with the motor and trans. Thanks for any advice.
Melting Slicks
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
Originally Posted by Gordonm
Remove the headers first. You can just disconnect them and let them lay in the car also but I prefer to remove them. They will not come out attached to the motor.
The 1/2hr it takes to remove them in the engine bay, will save you a struggle taking out the motor.
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Take them off first!! Jack the front of the car up to give you some clearance and get them off. Remove them from underneath. I know that's the only way mine would go in or out on an '81. I promise, they won't go in or out, unless their shortys, in our similar year models.
