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Ok. just ordered a supermaxx header system,I am going to try to do this myself.Any tips as what to watch for.Thanks Oldschooldon
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I did it myself on jackstands.
Go to tech tips and read info on install.
Go over directions several times. They are stright forward. Make sure you mark the o2 sensors and wires. This is the most common mistake.
I didn't have any problems.
The big thing is take your time. Make sure you understand the next step before you start on it.
Good luck
Go to tech tips and read info on install.
Go over directions several times. They are stright forward. Make sure you mark the o2 sensors and wires. This is the most common mistake.
I didn't have any problems.
The big thing is take your time. Make sure you understand the next step before you start on it.
Good luck
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Rogersville TN
Originally Posted by OldschoolDon
Ok. just ordered a Supermaxx header system,I am going to try to do this myself.Any tips as what to watch for.Thanks Oldschooldon
1. Pay attention to the gaskets when you start to bolt the headers to the heads, easy to get them backwards, upside down if you just using a few bolts for the initial installation.
2. Make sure you have the correct headers for the year car. Mine didn't have the bracket on the right side headers for the oil dip stick.
3. Get the car as high on the jack stands as they'll go, you'll need all the room you can get.
4. I didn't have to remove the passenger side valve cover.
5. I didn't install cats, I 4-split the 3" adapters that come with the headers and tapered them down to my 2 1/2 Corsa X pipes. I cut sections out of the cat X pipe and welded them to the adapters. Very loud but perfect sound.
Piece of Cake, Curt
