Help with self install of Headers on C6 Z06
11-28-2008, 10:15 PM
#1
Racer
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Help with self install of Headers on C6 Z06
Fixing to install a set of Kook headers with cat x-pipe and B&B bullet cat-backs. I did my install on my C5 Z06 myself, but have since then forgot.
I plan on the install in my garage on jack stands. Can anyone lead me to any "How to install" page's that has pictures. Also, any problems or advice on getting the oem exhaust off while on jack stands?
Any and all help would be grateful
I plan on the install in my garage on jack stands. Can anyone lead me to any "How to install" page's that has pictures. Also, any problems or advice on getting the oem exhaust off while on jack stands?
Any and all help would be grateful
11-29-2008, 01:16 AM
#2
Racer
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This is an easy install. Remove the X-pipe from the cats then from the mufflers. keep the O-2 sensers in order they need to go back in the same way. Go to the rear and drop the swaybar down from the frame. now remove the mufflers out the back of the car. Next remove the cats from the manifolds. next romove the plug wires and sparkplugs then remove the ex manifolds. Now install the haeders And exhaust system according to the instructions from KOOKS.
Have you heard of this before. Did you install Kook headers on a C6 coupe or a C6 Z06?
Thanking you, Tom
11-29-2008, 01:21 PM
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Its that dry sump system. our regular c6's dont have em so we dont have to remove the oil lines. It easy to change your headers on jack stands though I did mine on jack stands. Just put the headers under the car sideways and then when they're in posistion tilt them up into the eng bay. Its easier if you have somebody up top to grab them. A great job for the wife if shes not washing dishes or something important.
Ive also found it easier to remove the entire bracket for the mufflers rather than trying to get them out of the rubber pieces all 4 times Ive had my exhuast out.
Ive also found it easier to remove the entire bracket for the mufflers rather than trying to get them out of the rubber pieces all 4 times Ive had my exhuast out.
11-29-2008, 03:30 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
I agree. Header install on a C6 is an easy job.
I was able to only loosen the starter and tilt it slightly and still get the right header in.
Make sure you have an O2 sensor socket as they are very tight and recessed into the manifolds.
I was able to only loosen the starter and tilt it slightly and still get the right header in.
Make sure you have an O2 sensor socket as they are very tight and recessed into the manifolds.
11-29-2008, 06:25 PM
#5
Racer
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Thanks to everyone for your help. Is there anywhere I can find a "How to install" page with pictures.
When I did my C5 Z06 it was all over the forums. I printed it out and it led me through everything I needed to know. It sure helped
What is an 02 sensor socket? Is this a special tool just for 02 sensors?
When I did my C5 Z06 it was all over the forums. I printed it out and it led me through everything I needed to know. It sure helped
What is an 02 sensor socket? Is this a special tool just for 02 sensors?
