Manifold to Header change?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Re: Manifold to Header change? (DP77Vette)
:lurk: Days to weeks so I'll have to say it depends . It depends if you need to restore the smog plumbing - if it was installed previously? It depends if have to modify the A/C bracketry - if it was installed previously? It depends if you whant to install a stater heat shield - highly recommended - and what type of shield or would you rather fabricate your own? It depends if you find any associated parts/equipment that need immediate repair/fix? As I found heat damage to the passenger side floor pan fiberglass and preparing to fix then install heat shielding for protection. Finally you'll need to connect the collectors to the pipes - bend pipe at home or to muffler shop?
Sorry, just too many variables for a quik answer here. :rolleyes:
Sorry, just too many variables for a quik answer here. :rolleyes:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Engineers do it better.
Re: Manifold to Header change? (DP77Vette)
I spent about 5 hrs to finish mine. No A/C, have PS. Take the old manifold out from top, the headers go in from underneath. Still have the starter shield. Removed the spark plug shield. Got a reducer to fit the old 2.25 pipes. No leaks, no problems.
IMHO, best bang for the buck is a good set of headers....
IMHO, best bang for the buck is a good set of headers....
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Schaumburg IL
Re: Manifold to Header change? (DP77Vette)
I think that is the best answer - too many variables. Changing from manifolds to headers with the A/C and brackets could be all day, if you have the right spacers and studs to do the mounting
If yo decide to go ahead, I would plan on a couple of days at home and then the easiest for the exhaust is a two to the local muffler shop and have them custom make the rest of the system.
If yo decide to go ahead, I would plan on a couple of days at home and then the easiest for the exhaust is a two to the local muffler shop and have them custom make the rest of the system.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Galloway NJ
Re: Manifold to Header change? (bigvette1)
for just the headers it took me an afternoon, it was the easiest job I've ever done on my car.
The hardest part for me was cutting off the old exhaust and fabbing up a temp exhaust until I could get it to a muffler shop.
Also if your car has AC, you don't need any special brackets or spacers.
The hardest part for me was cutting off the old exhaust and fabbing up a temp exhaust until I could get it to a muffler shop.
Also if your car has AC, you don't need any special brackets or spacers.
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