Header Install - Info and Difficulty
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Le Mans Master
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Header Install - Info and Difficulty
I'm going to get a set of headers, free flow cats and an x-pipe. I already have Corsa's on the rear.
Looking for recommendation and prices on the parts as well as info/tips/tricks on the install.
Thanks,
Looking for recommendation and prices on the parts as well as info/tips/tricks on the install.
Thanks,
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Re: Header Install - Info and Difficulty (78Vette-SA)
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Re: Header Install - Info and Difficulty (Black_Magic)
Stainless Works Long Tubes with their new 3" Stainless Xpipe and High Flow Cats would perfectly fill what you are looking for. Their headers and xpipe are made of 304 Stainless Steel. The headers are 1 3/4" diameter with 3" collectors that join up to the 3" xpipe and flow through 3" Random Tech Catalytics. This complete system comes with a lifetime warranty which, to the best of my knowledge, no other C5 header company offers.
This setup is pure bolt-on and requires no welding, just like the FLPs. The Xpipe runs from the headers back to the 2 bolt flanges from your muffler system.
I have this exact same setup, along with Stainless Works new Muffler system going on my car tomorrow.
Feel free to drop me an email if you are interested in pricing or have any more questions about Stainless Works products.
This setup is pure bolt-on and requires no welding, just like the FLPs. The Xpipe runs from the headers back to the 2 bolt flanges from your muffler system.
I have this exact same setup, along with Stainless Works new Muffler system going on my car tomorrow.
Feel free to drop me an email if you are interested in pricing or have any more questions about Stainless Works products.
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Re: Header Install - Info and Difficulty (MattG)
My FLPs went on real well. IMO, a lift is a must as I can't imagine doing the headers on jack stands. As for the rear, this is a 3-4 hr. job with the right tools and stands; unless you are good with wrenches and have access to a lift, suggest you leave this to a shop that has done this.
Joe
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Re: Header Install - Info and Difficulty (78Vette-SA)
One of the forum members has a sight called www.ls1howto.com
They give absolutely great step by step directions on exactly this. Really informative site for other questions and install tips as well.
Sam
They give absolutely great step by step directions on exactly this. Really informative site for other questions and install tips as well.
Sam
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Re: Header Install - Info and Difficulty (sanchez)
Thanks to all for the info and sites. Looks pretty straight forward. Anything that can be unbolted and then bolted back on I can handle. (See sites below - 78 Vette restore and 34 Ford buildup). Just don't ask me to do bodywork. :D
Thanks again...
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Thanks again...
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