ebay Header Install
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,348
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From: STL Mo
Well I finally got aroung to installing these wasnt too bad....was fun 
I didnt have to relocate the o2 sensors, cleared frame with no problems
But do make sure to put 02''s in prior to bolting up headers, theres not a lot of room it could be done but still do before hand
Kept my stock cats for now just had to do a little cutting
had to remove drvr side valve cover, headers wouldnt clear
had to remove steering shaft, no biggie
Passenger side header slide rite in from top
EGR pipes were not threaded used some nuts on backside for that
Tabs that connct to bell housing underneath are about 1 inch to far back Ive fabed up a new bracket to put in place..
Drvr side header about 5/8 lower than pass side
Other then that the fit is good Im satisfied with them
I think total cost was under $400
. I dont want to speak to soon but no codes yet "knock on wood"
heres a few pics from the install[
I didnt have to relocate the o2 sensors, cleared frame with no problems
But do make sure to put 02''s in prior to bolting up headers, theres not a lot of room it could be done but still do before hand
Kept my stock cats for now just had to do a little cutting
had to remove drvr side valve cover, headers wouldnt clear
had to remove steering shaft, no biggie
Passenger side header slide rite in from top
EGR pipes were not threaded used some nuts on backside for that
Tabs that connct to bell housing underneath are about 1 inch to far back Ive fabed up a new bracket to put in place..
Drvr side header about 5/8 lower than pass side
Other then that the fit is good Im satisfied with them
I think total cost was under $400
. I dont want to speak to soon but no codes yet "knock on wood" heres a few pics from the install[
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 402
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Florida
headers
Originally Posted by AshleyRL-Black99
More pics
I still need to cut some of the clamp bolts ends off in the morning so they dont scrap
I still need to cut some of the clamp bolts ends off in the morning so they dont scrap
Thanks
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,498
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From: Brentwood TN
Originally Posted by sugarwolf
Dude the bracket needs to be taken off and flipped around thats how u fix it. On my freinds vette he used the same headers and just needed to flip the braket around..
It seems incredible that it would be something that simple but that's all that is needed. The headers will need to be squeezed in no more than 1/8th or so to let the mounting bolt slide into place.
GOOD EYE!
Charlie
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,472
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by suicide king
What size pipe and clamps do you use to connect to your H pipe?
That looks like a very low cost way to mate them to the stock midsection!
So now we now how to solve the tabs being off, many have found it unnecessary to move the O2 bungs and the above method of mating them to the stock exhaust makes this a slam dunk long tube solution for ~$500.
Last edited by 5 Liter Eater; Jul 14, 2006 at 12:37 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: STL Mo
Well I had no codes to begin with, I just finished a 1600 mile road trip to Missouri and I got codes, and also I need to take it to a shop Ive got an exhaust leak so I might have to have some collectors welded on, Im pretty sure the leak is on the inlet to the cats.........I used 3id/3id sections to connect the two pipes, and 3 inch stainless clamps... might just wait and order some high flows. The car really pulls from 3 grand up though. ill post updates, also I fabed up a new bracket to attach the headers to the bell housing just havnt put it in though
Rich
Rich
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: STL Mo
Originally Posted by sxe60
Try Torctite 3" wide stainless stepped band clamps. I used them and they seem to seal very well.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,816
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From: Plano TX
Some numbers would be great. I've seen numbers as high as 30 rwhp for LG longtubes. I don't want to spent that kind of $$$$. If i can get close to that with these headers, it will be worth it.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
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From: round rock tx
FYI, installed these headers about a month and no problems. All of a sudden my ac is blowing hot air. Took it to the dealer and they diagnose the ac line (I think it's the low pressure) is rubbing against the header causing a hole on the ac line. The dealer wants 600 for the repair (replace the ac line, evacuate and recharge freon). I plan on doing the repair myself. I remember the ac line was close but the insulator would have prevent this.