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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:11 AM
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Going to be installing these RK sport longtubes.Someone said i have to lift the motor to install these.Anyone install these before.?Iv'e never heard of any longtubes needing the motor lifted to install.
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never heard of lifting the motor...now the car on the other hand

We did my TPIs LT from the top with the car off the ground a good 2 feet...passenger side easy...driver side a little more work and some manuevering...

good luck and be safe with the car up that high
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Originally Posted by pewter99
never heard of lifting the motor...now the car on the other hand

We did my TPIs LT from the top with the car off the ground a good 2 feet...passenger side easy...driver side a little more work and some manuevering...

good luck and be safe with the car up that high
Thanks man,i have had the car that high before,definatly scarey if one was to half-*** it.Seems to me i can do it just as you mentioned,maybe remove the alternator and spark plugs.I was told by the seller that i would have to lift the motor.I don't think that will be necessary.
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