long tube header??
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From: pine bluff ar
long tube header??
ok i been looking around and cant find anything on here about the install of the headers... i was wanting to know how hard it is to install them..sounds like its the way to go for the start of the mods...i have a K & N CAI and gonna get a dyno tune but was wanting to try the headers... i have a shop with a 2 post lift..... any links thanks all
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
Grab yourself some lg streets. They slide right in.
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...&categoryId=12
And this is a good DIY. Installation is simple on the c5
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...&categoryId=12
And this is a good DIY. Installation is simple on the c5
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Different instructions form different manufacturers. Some more links:
http://www.cajundude.com/longtubes.htm
http://www.slponline.com/inst/30094.pdf
http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...all/index.html
http://www.melroseheaders.com/install_instructions.php
http://www.cajundude.com/longtubes.htm
http://www.slponline.com/inst/30094.pdf
http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...all/index.html
http://www.melroseheaders.com/install_instructions.php
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One of my z06 customers recently installed the streets from us
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579488283-post7.html
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"Its a fair amount of work but it's not difficult" is a true statement if you have some mechanical background. Do Not Let anyone fool you - if you don't have any mechanical experience, you might want to pay for the install . One other thought - I installed my LT's with the car on jack stands. If you have a lift available jump on it. It will make the install so much easier. One more other thought - buy XS Power LT's.
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i dunno. i'm a computer geek with limited mechanical experience, and it was just tedious. unless you have a fried short term memory/ADD/have ever stabbed yourself with a spoon, i'd say it's really no big deal. the walk-throughs online make it too easy.
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From: Peters Colony Republic of Texas
Baseline: 305 hp 319 lb/ft torque
After install: 333 hp 347 lb/ft torque
A few months later, when I had 8,000 miles on the clock, I had Quality Morotsports install AFR 210 heads and a mild cam. After that install my results were:
After install: 400 hp 391 lb/ft torque
All results will be higher with a 6-speed, but you get the idea.