Nice color by the way.
Installing Headers this Weekend
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Drifting
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From: East TN
Installing Headers this Weekend
Just got the car up on the kwilift and am about to start removing the exhaust and putting on some EM LT headers. Any tips for the install to go smoothly? What should I move out of the way to get to the manifold bolts... Im having trouble getting them out they dont want to budge 
Im taking pics along the way, hopefully I'll be able to post them in a few days.
Im taking pics along the way, hopefully I'll be able to post them in a few days.
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Drifting
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From: East TN
I let some PB Blaster work on the manifold bolts and made them a piece of cake to take out.. only problem is I dont see how to get to the back two bolts on the passenger side, any suggestions?
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by JB666
My install should be starting in the next week or two. Did you get your LT's on the GP that's running now? If so, it means I should be getting mine too!!! 
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: East TN
Originally Posted by steve40th
The passenger sides can be done from below. But they should be fairly easy with a short socket and a swivel.
By the way I got to try out my new IR Thundergun, omg that thing is awesome... I was afraid I didnt have enough air with the 1.8 hp 28 gallon cambell hausfield but its working pretty good
Melting Slicks
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From: Chesapeake VA
Originally Posted by dan6712cc
I let some PB Blaster work on the manifold bolts and made them a piece of cake to take out.. only problem is I dont see how to get to the back two bolts on the passenger side, any suggestions?
HTH!
Le Mans Master
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From: Portland Oregon
Here is another tip for installing the EM headers. Use a set of ARP header bolts that has a 3/8" head on them. This will make it easier to use a socket on most of the bolts and where its tight and you have to use a open end wrench its also going to give you more clearance.
Also on the number 8 tube you will have to grind the flange of the bolt down to reduce the OD of the flange to clear the tube. Use square wire lock washers on all the bolts as well. This will keep them from coming loose.
Also on the number 8 tube you will have to grind the flange of the bolt down to reduce the OD of the flange to clear the tube. Use square wire lock washers on all the bolts as well. This will keep them from coming loose.