Ready for the Headers!!!
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From: Country Boys Can Survive.
Ready for the Headers!!!
I just finished removing the stock exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, and coil packs and alternator, etc, etc. I've been tracking the dynatechs, and they're suppose to be here tommorow! I'm worried about everything. I'm worried I'll have trouble with the o2 sensors, especially the front two. I talked to Tim at Lingenfelter, and he said they could overnight some to me. I gotta have this car at Lingenfelters on the 25th!!! I can sure see why these places like Lingenfelter, and the rest remove the engine to do these mods! I can hardly wait till they remove mine down in Decatur, I just wish I was going to be there to see HER!!! 
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Originally Posted by vetterlatethannever
Cool! Headers are an excellent mod as you know! Glad to see you finally made a choice! 
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Originally Posted by loudsam
The headers were already on their way and Lingenfelter's said that it would be illegal for them to install those particular headers.
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Originally Posted by loudsam
I just finished removing the stock exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, and coil packs and alternator, etc, etc. I've been tracking the dynatechs, and they're suppose to be here tommorow! I'm worried about everything. I'm worried I'll have trouble with the o2 sensors, especially the front two. I talked to Tim at Lingenfelter, and he said they could overnight some to me. I gotta have this car at Lingenfelters on the 25th!!! I can sure see why these places like Lingenfelter, and the rest remove the engine to do these mods! I can hardly wait till they remove mine down in Decatur, I just wish I was going to be there to see HER!!!
Take your time and be careful of any wires, sensors, etc. when you are trying to put the headers in place.
If you take your time, it's not a hard job, just common sense.
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Originally Posted by C5XTASY
Which particular headers did Lingenfelter's say would be illegal for them to install?
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Originally Posted by 400hp
I just installed mine, be very careful as to how you route the wiring for the O2 sensors, all four. The kit comes with the extensions you need to reach the newly located sensors on the headers. I added additional straps to keep the wires away from the headers. They also provide straps that go to the frame. The headers get very hot and you could easily burn the wires. The O2 sensors were easy, they came right out, remember to use heat resistant anti seize on everything. The instructions call for loosening the starter, I didn't have to. I would also recommend removing the steering shaft. The driver side is the toughest, they install from below, the passenger side installs from the top.
Take your time and be careful of any wires, sensors, etc. when you are trying to put the headers in place.
If you take your time, it's not a hard job, just common sense.
Take your time and be careful of any wires, sensors, etc. when you are trying to put the headers in place.
If you take your time, it's not a hard job, just common sense.
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Good luck with the install. Hope it all goes well for you.
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Good luck with the install. Hope it all goes well for you.
Keep us posted. If you have a camera take some shots!! 
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Originally Posted by loudsam
Thanks for the good advice!!! Did your stock front sensors work alright? I twisted the wires a little getting them off of the stock manifolds. I think a parts store, or a GM dealer might have them in stock, I'm not sure. I think I'll call around this morning.