Headers installation
Apr 11, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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I just sent them off today to ceramic coat them. I will definitely be doing it myself. Thanks!
Did my Kooks, coated the x pipe as well. I highly recommend ARP Studs. My first experience with headers back in 2000, I broke a bolt. Header studs make the job super easy. Don't use the gasket from kooks, get an new fresh OEM gasket - just one man's opinion and experience...
I used 4 jack stands and 2 cross members to lift the car, properly. had just enough clearance.
Apr 12, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Apr 12, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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I'd rather not ruffle any feathers by mentioning shop names. I will pm you a few names if you like. I was thinking of doing it myself. Honestly the hardest /scariest part for me is lifting the car high enough. Lol
I bought 4 High lift stands at Sears. I bought ones that
go 21 inches. Have done 3 sets of headers with those.
It's pretty easy only 4-5 hrs with a helper.
TOO high DIY!
buy ARH or KOOKS!
Apr 12, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Thanks. I bought the kooks they are getting ceramic coated
Apr 12, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Berkk4422 Thanks for the info. Going to order those studs today. What are the benefits of doing the x-pipe? Excuse my ignorance lol.
Apr 12, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Change your tunnel plate while you are at it (Elite Enginerring). It will help with the console heat and the body flex.
Apr 12, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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I'm not even going to make pretend I know what a tunnel plate is lol. I will look it up now. Thanks
Apr 12, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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Corvettes of Houston , About $200. Top of your tunnel behind the Xpipe and tourque tube.
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Apr 12, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Ok yes I know what it is now. I will look into it as soon as I get home. Good idea thanks
Apr 12, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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That right there is dangerous!! Get some jack stands under there!!! Or at Least blocks in front and behind those wheels!!
Apr 12, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Berkk4422 Thanks for the info. Going to order those studs today. What are the benefits of doing the x-pipe? Excuse my ignorance lol.
The ceramic coating reduces the heat loss under the car. The console inside the car feels much cooler as a result. Plus it looks cool
I had Kooks coater do the headers. I had a local coater in Raleigh do the exterior of the X pipe.
Apr 12, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Wow they did mine for free while installing my supercharger.
Apr 16, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Wish we could get $1100-$1400 to install headers and tune. LOL
I just sent them off today to ceramic coat them. I will definitely be doing it myself. Thanks!
Thanks. I bought the kooks they are getting ceramic coated
buy ARH or KOOKS!
