KOOKS 1/78ths NIghtmare HELP!!!!
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
KOOKS 1/78ths NIghtmare HELP!!!!
Well as the title says I am trying to install the Kooks 1/78th on my 02 Z06 and I got the drivers side on but I cannot get the passenger side on I have even taken the motor mount off and pushed the motor over. Has anyone else installed these if so PLease help. Thanks 
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From: Newburgh NY
On some occasions I have had to remove coil packs and valve covers, starter (don't need to disconnect the wires just remove bolts and shove out of the way), and then jack up the engine. Car has to be up in the air far enough to drop the header down, jockey it around.
It will go.
It will go.
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We took the coil packs, valve cover and starter off as well to fit the passenger header in. I helped install a set of 1-3/4" Kooks so the clearance was probably slightly better. We definitely had to jack the engine to get enough clearance to drop the header in.http://www.redshift.homestead.com/kooks.html
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Call me if you still cant get them in. 
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Racer
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From: satellite beach fl
took off everything including valve covers, loosen opposite motor mount, remove nut from pass side mount, jack eng up from pass side till intake barely touches cowl, at least loosen starter ( best to remove and don't forget to reinstall before landing headers ) they will go in. May have to pry engine over with a 2x4. The instructions really oversimplify the job but it can be done.
Enjoy the response the Kooks will give you.
Enjoy the response the Kooks will give you.
Melting Slicks
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Here you go, this is what I used to install mine.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54052
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54052
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From: dudley MA
Originally Posted by smokenuz06
Thanks for all the help guys.Finally got them in tonight. I know I'm new on here but everyone is so nice and helpful. I do apprciate it for the newbie. Thanks again guys.
