LG Pro Long Tube Header Install tips
just make sure you have all the sensors and you can reuse your stock gaskets
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Chandler Arizona
Only way I could get the driver's side rear O2 extension to be long enough was to take the engine side connector off it's mount to give me more slack. I wish I'd had extensions for both rear O2's that were 6" longer. I routed the extensions along the bottom of the tunnel plate using P clamps to hold the extensions up.
Also, to save some time, I removed the stock cats and exhaust manifolds together. It saves you from trying to break loose the nuts that hold the cat to the manifold. Taking out both units together was not hard.
Good luck, it's a very easy install.
Also, to save some time, I removed the stock cats and exhaust manifolds together. It saves you from trying to break loose the nuts that hold the cat to the manifold. Taking out both units together was not hard.
Good luck, it's a very easy install.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
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I remember having an issue with alignment. Before you tighten the header bolts, I believe it was more efficient to connect the X-pipe etc first or else you couldn't attach the X-pipe.
Don't under or over tighten the header bolts.
Remember you put the headers in from UNDERNEATH
.
Disconnecting the coil-packs made it much easier to tighten the bolts.
Take care in taking off the fuel rail covers, don't snap them like I did!Also, remember to align the pipes on the bottom to ensure your cat-back isn't completely misaligned.
Make sure you have your tips level or you'll have to go back and redo it XD, pain in the ****.
Oh oh, and make sure to tuck the protruding areas of the clamps up towards the tunnel plate. Must preserve aerodynamics at all costs becuase drag is your enemy!! XD. Bahahaha.
Keep the sensors off the headers to prevent them from being too close to the heat from the header. Also, I used twist ties in the engine bay to take care of excess wire from the sensors.
Decide now if you want to also install a chassis tunnel plate from elite engineering or some other, they can help with heat and stiffness. Kill two bird with one stone.
Download a tutorial for installing LG headers just for reminders or in times of doubt.
Get a tune after, kthx.
Don't get frustrated and take your time XD. HAVE FUN, Rawwr!
Don't under or over tighten the header bolts.
Remember you put the headers in from UNDERNEATH
. Disconnecting the coil-packs made it much easier to tighten the bolts.
Take care in taking off the fuel rail covers, don't snap them like I did!Also, remember to align the pipes on the bottom to ensure your cat-back isn't completely misaligned.
Make sure you have your tips level or you'll have to go back and redo it XD, pain in the ****.
Oh oh, and make sure to tuck the protruding areas of the clamps up towards the tunnel plate. Must preserve aerodynamics at all costs becuase drag is your enemy!! XD. Bahahaha.
Keep the sensors off the headers to prevent them from being too close to the heat from the header. Also, I used twist ties in the engine bay to take care of excess wire from the sensors.
Decide now if you want to also install a chassis tunnel plate from elite engineering or some other, they can help with heat and stiffness. Kill two bird with one stone.
Download a tutorial for installing LG headers just for reminders or in times of doubt.
Get a tune after, kthx.
Don't get frustrated and take your time XD. HAVE FUN, Rawwr!
Last edited by Tavarez; Jul 16, 2006 at 02:26 PM.
