Installing headers in the garage
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Installing headers in the garage
I've been wanting to purchase headers for my 1989. Is it a major pain to do an install in the garage while up on ramps? How high off the ground would be best to get the job done? I'm able to have a shop do the install but feel the need to save a few bucks on this if I can. The Melrose C4 header system is what I want to put in.
Thanks, Went
Thanks, Went
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I've been wanting to purchase headers for my 1989. Is it a major pain to do an install in the garage while up on ramps? How high off the ground would be best to get the job done? I'm able to have a shop do the install but feel the need to save a few bucks on this if I can. The Melrose C4 header system is what I want to put in.
Thanks, Went
Thanks, Went
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Went (10-09-2017)
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I've been wanting to purchase headers for my 1989. Is it a major pain to do an install in the garage while up on ramps? How high off the ground would be best to get the job done? I'm able to have a shop do the install but feel the need to save a few bucks on this if I can. The Melrose C4 header system is what I want to put in.
Thanks, Went
Thanks, Went
Looking to install on jack stands in my garage.
#6
Melting Slicks
Cool Runnings thinks your talking about installing a heater, not a header. Can't read.
You shouldn't have a problem installing headers in your garage. Many do it, no issue.
You shouldn't have a problem installing headers in your garage. Many do it, no issue.
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I've been wanting to purchase headers for my 1989. Is it a major pain to do an install in the garage while up on ramps? How high off the ground would be best to get the job done? I'm able to have a shop do the install but feel the need to save a few bucks on this if I can. The Melrose C4 header system is what I want to put in.
Thanks, Went
Thanks, Went
#9
Le Mans Master
I can tell you right now, there will be gains but that will depend on what ,if any other engine mods you have.
#10
Le Mans Master
That's how I did mine, no problems at all. In fact I prefer jackstands, ramps only go so high and it may not be enough.
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No problem installing headers in the garage. I pull my motor every other year for a freshenup and pull the heads on off years. My headers have been off at least once a year for a couple of decades. Nothing beats jackstands on a carpeted garage.
#14
Racer
I humbly disagree, I'll see your jack stands and raise you one two post lift.
Last edited by Randy M; 10-11-2017 at 02:22 PM.
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Safety Car
Another garage install here, not that bad. The driver side can go down from the top but the passenger side is the pita. It has to go in from the bottom. I forgot when the behemoth starter disappeared. My 86 had it and I replaced it with a later style mini starter. The other issues are the alt and ac brackets and the dip stick tube. Also, you will need to add a heated O2 sensor.
Good luck. You will really be surprised by the increase in performance.
Good luck. You will really be surprised by the increase in performance.
Last edited by Dt86; 10-11-2017 at 02:55 PM.
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Another garage install here, not that bad. The driver side can go down from the top but the passenger side is the pita. It has to go in from the bottom. I forgot when the behemoth starter disappeared. My 86 had it and I replaced it with a later style mini starter. The other issues are the alt and ac brackets and the dip stick tube. Also, you will need to add a heated O2 sensor.
Good luck. You will really be surprised by the increase in performance.
Good luck. You will really be surprised by the increase in performance.
Thanks, Went
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And a three pin weatherpack connector
For power I used a tap a fuse and chose an ignition powered fuse. I think I went off the instruments fuse if I remember correctly.
It's just power, ground and signal wires.
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I've been wanting to purchase headers for my 1989. Is it a major pain to do an install in the garage while up on ramps? How high off the ground would be best to get the job done? I'm able to have a shop do the install but feel the need to save a few bucks on this if I can. The Melrose C4 header system is what I want to put in.
Thanks, Went
Thanks, Went
I assume you will take the Vette to a muffler shop to do the rest of the connections.
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Thanks, Went