Got my headers and xpipe........install?

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Aug 8, 2013 | 03:55 AM

blacknyellow

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Got my headers and xpipe........install?

What all else do I need to install my headers to my full borla stinger catback?
I got lg pro headers (catless)

Aug 8, 2013 | 12:06 PM

tacman

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Not knowing what you've done already, I can't say. However, I would strongly suggest a tune when complete. BTW...LG's: Good move!!

Aug 8, 2013 | 12:20 PM

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Thank you!
All I have is a vararam and exhaust.

I just don't know what else I need in order to install my headers

Aug 8, 2013 | 12:36 PM

bumble-z

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Originally Posted by blacknyellow

What all else do I need to install my headers to my full borla stinger catback?
I got lg pro headers (catless)

Many say to go with studs instead of re using the stock header bolts that are on your car.

How ever there are many that went ahead & used their original header bolts, including my self.

You mentioned that you went catless, so I'm assuming that you have the short by pass piece to put in it's place?

I'm also assuming that you went with the LG 2" X pipe?
You may want to install a new set of exhaust gaskets (where the X pipe meets/joins the cat back that you have on the car.

I would use a new set of steel/metal GM header gaskets (2) for the LS/1 motor.

I'd purchase plenty of heat, sticky wrap on all electrical connectors, wires & lines that are near any part of the headers.

I would also make sure to have on hand some anti seize, air pump line gaskets (2), new plugs & wires & if you can easily get your hands on some heat sox to go over the lower portion of the plug wire (at the plugs ) I'd get them too.

Heavy Duty Tall high quality (racheting type) jack stands (4)

Aug 8, 2013 | 01:01 PM

blacknyellow

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Can I get the gaskets at autozone or something?

Aug 8, 2013 | 01:02 PM

blacknyellow

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I have a 3" xpipe that tapers into a 2.5

Aug 8, 2013 | 03:58 PM

baxsom

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Can I get the gaskets at autozone or something?

I wouldn't. Get the GM MLS ones from any local chevy dealer. A lot of people on here say it is best to get them for the camaro because of the shape of the ports compared to the headers.

Aug 8, 2013 | 05:39 PM

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I had my car ~19-20" from the floor to the bottom of the rocker where the front lifting puck was for my LG install. I used 6-ton stands from Harbor Freight that had a maximum height of 24".