Header install with heads off. Easier?

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Dec 20, 2007 | 08:16 PM

AMRAAM

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Header install with heads off. Easier?

I plan to install ported LS6 heads on my LS1 and install headers at the same time. With the heads off, can I put the headers in from the top without issue? Seems like there should be plenty of room with them off.

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:19 PM

Y2Kvert4me

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Yeah, much more room to drop them in when the heads are off.

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:47 PM

AMRAAM

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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

Yeah, much more room to drop them in when the heads are off.

I was pretty sure it would be very easy, but if it wasn't , I was just going to install the headers now, then the heads when I was ready.

Thanks!

Dec 20, 2007 | 10:53 PM

ArKay99

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THat's the way they came out. I had the heads off and they pulled right up.

Dec 21, 2007 | 07:57 AM

AMRAAM

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THat's the way they came out. I had the heads off and they pulled right up.

What would you know about my headers?

I'm hoping to install heads, cam and the headers in the next few weeks

Dec 21, 2007 | 10:12 AM

madmatt9471

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM

If only all header installs could have the heads off it would be a lot simpler!

You will be happy doing it with the heads off and it will be much much easier!

Thanks,Matt

Last edited by madmatt9471; Dec 21, 2007 at 10:12 AM. Reason: correct word off

Dec 21, 2007 | 05:12 PM

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Do it with the heads off, you'll be glad you did.

Dec 21, 2007 | 06:54 PM

Sleazy Rider

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Do it with the heads off, you'll be glad you did.

i ended up dropping the cradle to get my headers back in.

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Dec 23, 2007 | 12:04 AM

AMRAAM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt9471

If only all header installs could have the heads off it would be a lot simpler!

You will be happy doing it with the heads off and it will be much much easier!

Thanks,Matt

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Originally Posted by flasunshine1

Do it with the heads off, you'll be glad you did.

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Originally Posted by Sleazy Rider

i ended up dropping the cradle to get my headers back in.

Cool. then I'll wait to install the headers until I am ready to put everything else on. I was sure it would be easier to install, I just wasn't sure I could do it from the top.

Thanks!