Header install Pictures
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From: Bardstown Kentucky
Header install Pictures
I did this Sat. It took me all day. Man I knew it was going to be a job but I didn't know it was going to be that bad. I dint think there was anything easy to get off the car. But it was well worth it. I am using 02 sims with no cats. The car sounds awesome. I have a Magnaflow X pipe muffler where the resonator was, and stainless Magnaflow mufflers in the back. I think I have the perfect combo as far as sound goes. When I nail it, man it sounds mean!!
The cats on this car were the size of bowling *****!
The cats on this car were the size of bowling *****!
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Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
Man those are nice looking headers. What brand are they? They look like Melrose.
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Those look very nice. 
What brand are they? Did you have to weld anything? I'm trying to get some people who are interested in buying headers so we can ask for a group purchase. The link is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1389317 .
What brand are they? Did you have to weld anything? I'm trying to get some people who are interested in buying headers so we can ask for a group purchase. The link is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1389317 .
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Originally Posted by 96lt4c4
I think gears are next for me 4:10's
. I put the spray next in line for mods. Approx 1K for a FULL kit with safetys and approx 100HP gain. You just can't beat it....IMO Enjoy the headers!
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Originally Posted by ~db~
Great Job Tim. I just put a set on mine last week and I share the same thoughts. Those cats were a joke huh?? Sure gain some HP there from all that restriction. I had gears for mine but decided against it for a few reasons. Sure they are great around town and loads of fun but OMG what a job it is. Quoted approx 1K labor and of course parts prices. Regardless of price tho, I put these last on my list. I'm just afraid that whoever does the work might not set it up 100% and then I'm forced to live with whining or shutter. Sure you expect it done right but i've seen this go bad too many times. Besides, I don't want to have to shift at the 1/4 mile mark as I cross the line . I put the spray next in line for mods. Approx 1K for a FULL kit with safetys and approx 100HP gain. You just can't beat it....IMO Enjoy the headers!
. I put the spray next in line for mods. Approx 1K for a FULL kit with safetys and approx 100HP gain. You just can't beat it....IMO Enjoy the headers!
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Originally Posted by rickreeves1
Those look very nice. What brand are they? Did you have to weld anything? I'm trying to get some people who are interested in buying headers so we can ask for a group purchase. The link is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1389317 .
What brand are they? Did you have to weld anything? I'm trying to get some people who are interested in buying headers so we can ask for a group purchase. The link is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1389317 .Yes these are TPIS. Great set of headers. They allow you to reuse all of your factory bolts, which you need on the drivers side for alternator and AC supporting arms. I had to weld header extensions to the factory pipes to hook everything up. The extensions will slip over the end of the header then you just use a stainless band clamp.
Man I wish it would quit raining here its hard to hook up on wet roads !!!
Awesome looking engine bay!!!
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Originally Posted by skateparkdave
Get ready to lose all your gas mileage and highwayability.
Nice job on the headers!
Nice job on the headers!
Gas mileage on the street will drop because you find yourself nailing the throttle more often. But I still averaged 25.9 mpg on a 1000 mile round-trip to Oregon..... and that was with me doing 80-90mph the whole way.
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Nice job on the headers. Brings back memories of when I installed my EM headers. I thought the job was ok, just very time consuming. I had a friend help, and we had lots of beer. Headers are great mods for these cars.
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Where did you get the band clamps and the headers extensions?
So you didn't get new bolts, but used the same one's that were on the manifolds? I am going to use ARP bolts, I won't have a problem with the accessories will I?
So you didn't get new bolts, but used the same one's that were on the manifolds? I am going to use ARP bolts, I won't have a problem with the accessories will I?