NEED HELP ASAP Header install...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
NEED HELP ASAP Header install...
I've got the passenger side in on my z06. I have stainless works headers, the directions say the driver side comes in from underneath, is that true?! It seems almost impossible for that to happen. Does it go in from the bottom or the top? anyone have any advice!?
i'm in middle of this right now, i appreciate all quick responses.
IF YOU'RE CATCHING THIS NOW... DISREGARD AND READ BELOW. HEADERS ARE INSTALLED, NO O2 EXTENSIONS. NO MODIFICATIONS, JUST A TIGHT FIT.
i'm in middle of this right now, i appreciate all quick responses.
IF YOU'RE CATCHING THIS NOW... DISREGARD AND READ BELOW. HEADERS ARE INSTALLED, NO O2 EXTENSIONS. NO MODIFICATIONS, JUST A TIGHT FIT.
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we put my TPIS in from the top..you need someone to gently pry the engine up a bit so you can drop them in...I dont know what all you have removed at this point either
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by pewter99
we put my TPIS in from the top..you need someone to gently pry the engine up a bit so you can drop them in...I dont know what all you have removed at this point either
I got everything in, to find out i DO need o2 extensions, when i was told i didn't.
ohwell, guess i'll get to hear it tommorow
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tell me how the tune goes....i have complete exhaust system installed and wondering if the 500 bucks my tuner wants will be worth it or not..car seems to run perfect..cant see how a bit a tweeking the computer can make much hp
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by ronman99vette
How did the install go for you other than the problem with one side? What type of lift/equipment did you use? Would you recommend it to others for a DIY project?
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I did it in my garage. I put the car on 4 jackstands. I had one person on the driver side, one on the passenger side, me underneath, AND one more as the "gopher". Make sure you have a deep 15mm socket. You'll use it several times. Everything went smoothly, except for the driverside header. I was putting the emergency post up when he came in screaming that he got it in.
Also... GET NEW HEADER BOLTS!!!!! I DO NOT care how many miles are on your car, GET NEW header bolts!!!! I now have 1 Header bolt with no head... IN my head. It shouldn't be a problem, and it doesn't leak.
I think i've put about 100 miles on it so far and pretty sure something is leaking, so when you're done... tighten EVERYTHING up... and a day or two later, go over everything again. I'm going over mine tommorow (2 days later).
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You can do this in your garage. It's not that hard, but you need ALOT... and i mean ALOT of patience, and a couple friends hanging around. If you have to buy them all pizza and beer (i did) later, its well worth it, for you to say YOU did it, and save the money a shop would charge... you can do it.
oh, and make sure you have a big hammer
good luck.
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Originally Posted by pawngod
tell me how the tune goes....i have complete exhaust system installed and wondering if the 500 bucks my tuner wants will be worth it or not..car seems to run perfect..cant see how a bit a tweeking the computer can make much hp
will do, i'll get a "base" pretune pull and an after pull
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Originally Posted by pawngod
tell me how the tune goes....i have complete exhaust system installed and wondering if the 500 bucks my tuner wants will be worth it or not..car seems to run perfect..cant see how a bit a tweeking the computer can make much hp
