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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 02:55 AM
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I am trying to install a pair of Summit Racing headers( I know, cheap) on my 79 and wanted to know if it is necesary to remove the engine or tilt it. I am working on the driver side and it looks like I have to remove the brake booster. The car has A/C and all of the other options. Thanks for the help.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 03:05 AM
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Both sets of headers on my small block came in and out easily from the bottom....two differant styles....both sides....

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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Default Re: header installation (79corvette)

My Hooker Competition headers came with very accurate instructions of what to remove to fit the headers in. I managed to do it without following every step in the instructions. All I had to remove were the spark plugs & wires and the clutch linkage. I don't have air conditioning. The biggest challenge in the whole job was the removal and reinstallation of the clutch linkage.

As mrvette said you have to install headers from the bottom up.

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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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Default Re: header installation (mrvette)

Both sets of headers on my small block came in and out easily from the bottom....two differant styles....both sides....

GENE
:iagree: Thats the way I installed mine. Took about 10 minutes per side (just for the headders because I have a 4 speed and the Z bar needs to be removed on the left side). Easy as cake.
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