HELP: Kooks long tube headers install
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HELP: Kooks long tube headers install
OK guys after a little wrestling and taking out the starter and battery I finally got the passenger side longtube in the car and done.... now i am having trouble with the driver side... thinking abou ttaking brakebooster out to get the header in from the top... does anybody have any tips or best practices for me? Is it easier to go in from the top or the bottom?? Need some advice!! thanks in advance!
Myles
BTW they are going on a 99 FRC
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BTW they are going on a 99 FRC
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take off the alternator. remove the oil filter and oil pressure sending unit. remove the nut for the motor mount. place some duct tape on the brake booster so you dont scratch it when putting the header in. take a small jack and lift up the engine from the drivers side. Be VERY carefull to not crush the engine into the fire wall. Just lift it enough to slide the header down from the top. Also dissconnect the steering shaft.. Any questions, call me..
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take off the alternator. remove the oil filter and oil pressure sending unit. remove the nut for the motor mount. place some duct tape on the brake booster so you dont scratch it when putting the header in. take a small jack and lift up the engine from the drivers side. Be VERY carefull to not crush the engine into the fire wall. Just lift it enough to slide the header down from the top. Also dissconnect the steering shaft.. Any questions, call me..
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no, the driver side will do in from the bottom, just remove the steering shaft and it will go right in. Unclip the oil temp sensor and revove the 15mm bolt that holds the ground strap and your in. The passanger one will go in from the top. disconnect the battery and just remove the starter and it will go right in. I can do it with the starter in place but for the first time just remove it. Its only 2 bolts.. TPIS are one of the easier headers to install..
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Having Kooks installed next week. Not doing myself but came across this how to web site from LG that is a pretty good step by step install.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
Good Luck, tell us how it comes out.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29
Good Luck, tell us how it comes out.
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I did my Kooks in my garage a couple of years ago and followed their instructions. The install was a piece of cake. Took about three hours start to finish. Just remove the parts they recommend. Both side go in from the top. It helps to have someone down below to help guide the collectors past any obstructions. Didn't remove the starter. Passenger side dropped right in. The drivers side took a little more effort but it still was no problem. It took longer to tear down the parts that had to come off than to drop the headers in and bolt them up.
If you need the instructions, pm me your fax and I'll send them to you. The guys at Kook's are great for tech support. Call them and they will send you the instructions as well and talk you through the process.
Good Luck
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Cool, was thinking of getting a set some time wheather I get a LS2 or just go heads and cam.
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Do you have a scanner? I just got home from work so I dont have access to a fax machine... or if you could just tell me all the things it says to take off on the driver side that would be awesome!
Thanks!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!
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no, the driver side will do in from the bottom, just remove the steering shaft and it will go right in. Unclip the oil temp sensor and revove the 15mm bolt that holds the ground strap and your in. The passanger one will go in from the top. disconnect the battery and just remove the starter and it will go right in. I can do it with the starter in place but for the first time just remove it. Its only 2 bolts.. TPIS are one of the easier headers to install..
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OK guys I FINALLY got them in... they are awesome!!!! The best advice I got was to use a 2x4 on the drivers side to pry between the frame and alternator braket to get the header to drop in.....sure enough she slid right in!! If anyone else needs help with the install please send me a PM and you can call me I will walk you through it!!! Thanks again for everyones help with this matter!!!
Will post pics soon!
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Will post pics soon!
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I disagree.
I did my Kooks in my garage a couple of years ago and followed their instructions. The install was a piece of cake. Took about three hours start to finish. Just remove the parts they recommend. Both side go in from the top. It helps to have someone down below to help guide the collectors past any obstructions. Didn't remove the starter. Passenger side dropped right in. The drivers side took a little more effort but it still was no problem. It took longer to tear down the parts that had to come off than to drop the headers in and bolt them up.
If you need the instructions, pm me your fax and I'll send them to you. The guys at Kook's are great for tech support. Call them and they will send you the instructions as well and talk you through the process.
Good Luck
I did my Kooks in my garage a couple of years ago and followed their instructions. The install was a piece of cake. Took about three hours start to finish. Just remove the parts they recommend. Both side go in from the top. It helps to have someone down below to help guide the collectors past any obstructions. Didn't remove the starter. Passenger side dropped right in. The drivers side took a little more effort but it still was no problem. It took longer to tear down the parts that had to come off than to drop the headers in and bolt them up.
If you need the instructions, pm me your fax and I'll send them to you. The guys at Kook's are great for tech support. Call them and they will send you the instructions as well and talk you through the process.
Good Luck
Were they 1 7/8?