install convertor or headers first??

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Aug 26, 2007 | 02:12 PM

gator79

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install convertor or headers first??

I will be installing long tube headers and a torque convertor, my question is can the trans be removed with the long tubes in place?

Aug 26, 2007 | 02:31 PM

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I'd do them at the same time. Seems like every project I do on the vert requires dropping the X frame and pulling the exhaust. I can't remove the torque converter cover plate/panel with out pullling a header. (Trust me I tried but my EM headers don't allow it. I wanted to pull the engine with the headers attached and couldn't get that cover out of the way IOT remove the TC to Flexplate bolts)

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Aug 26, 2007 | 02:50 PM

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The primaries shouldnt interfere, but I would still do the converter first just in case.

Aug 26, 2007 | 03:24 PM

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Take the old manifolds off.

Install converter.

Put new headers on.

Aug 26, 2007 | 06:22 PM

aboatguy

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Originally Posted by vader86

The primaries shouldnt interfere, but I would still do the converter first just in case.

He has a 93 which is LT1 equiped and as I stated earlier, my EM Long Tubes have to be removed in order to get to the torque converter. Maybe other brand's of LTs don't.

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Aug 26, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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Did my 93 this spring and did not have to remove my EM's

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Aug 26, 2007 | 10:00 PM

aboatguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fredk

Did my 93 this spring and did not have to remove my EM's

Fred

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredk

Did my 93 this spring and did not have to remove my EM's

Fred

OK, I wonder if the converter cover is different on the 4l60E than the 4l60/ 700R4, or if your AFRs make the difference, or the milling of my stock heads moved the header collectors that much.

MIke

Aug 26, 2007 | 11:18 PM

gator79

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Keystring

Take the old manifolds off.

Install converter.

Put new headers on.

I think thats what I will do. I am doing a cam swap at my shop at home and it would be easy to put the headers on now. but I will do the convertor at my work where I have access to a lift. I will do them at the same time. gives me a good chance to soak all the bolts with penetrating oil. the front bolt on the driver side is backed out all the way

hope the threads are good