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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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I have a C6 on order and already are considering a few mods for next winter. First on the list is installing a set of long tube headers with high flow cats to the stock NPP exhaust.
I consider myself a passable wrench turner if I have decent instructions to follow.
Are installing headers on a new C6 within my capabilities?
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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did mine on ramps, in a night.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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If you scroll halfway down the same page you posted this question you will see the exact same question posted just a couple of days ago... I replied there so instead of repeating myself I'll link the thread here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...g-headers.html
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Thank you. I missed when I was looking the other day.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Next winter or this winter?
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Originally Posted by snowwolfe
I have a C6 on order and already are considering a few mods for next winter. First on the list is installing a set of long tube headers with high flow cats to the stock NPP exhaust.
I consider myself a passable wrench turner if I have decent instructions to follow.
Are installing headers on a new C6 within my capabilities?
make sure you have special bolts that dont come loose (tight lock) or something like that. if you dont you will be tightening them every month, but its not that hard if you know what to do.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Not difficult at all. Just make sure you get the car up off the floor high enough. Take your time, and you'll have no problem.
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Originally Posted by Maui
Next winter or this winter?
Next winter. With the factory being closed I have no idea when I will finally have it in the garage.
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i had to tighten the header bolts on my 2000 Trans am, but i keep checking my vette and they are all still tight
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Its cake
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