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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Just wondering how long it should take to remove stock exhaust manifold and h pope and reintall headers and x pipe. I did the Axel back in an hour.....thnx. any issues I should look for???
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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4-5 hours
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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I'm only putting front o2 sensors on my no cat system and plugging rear holes. Will the car run ok untill I can run out the trouble code
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Yep, it'll run fine.

People go months before tuning for headers.
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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OP, check the stickies on full writeups at the top of the page. Everything you need to know.
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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I had mine jacked on block started bymyself and had the whole system off in 2hrs 15minutes.




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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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How long to reinstall?
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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I installed the MGW unit last Sunday afternoon and it is awesome
compared to the stock set up.
I was going to install a Hurst unit but all of you suggested I go with the MGW unit and it is as everyone stated!
The MGW unit greatly reduces the lever movement when shifting and is a top quality made item when compared to the stock unit.
My install took me longer than expected but now could cut the time in half since I installed the first unit.
Thank you all again for the info on the MGW unit!
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Slonsky
I installed the MGW unit last Sunday afternoon and it is awesome
compared to the stock set up.
I was going to install a Hurst unit but all of you suggested I go with the MGW unit and it is as everyone stated!
The MGW unit greatly reduces the lever movement when shifting and is a top quality made item when compared to the stock unit.
My install took me longer than expected but now could cut the time in half since I installed the first unit.
Thank you all again for the info on the MGW unit!
??? I thought he was asking about a header install not a shifter.. or did I misunderstand your reply ??
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Is the ls motor easier change headers compared to the lt1. I put headers on my Camaro lt-1 and it was a head ache. Had dent some of the primaries so a bolt would fit. Had to grind down a wrench so it could fit on the bolt and between the primaries.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Here is how I solved the o2 issue.

http://www.o2simulator.com/index.php...&products_id=9

Call Casper and they will just sell you the ends.

http://www.casperselectronics.com/st...oducts_id=1267
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Hii i need some o2 extensions for my longtube headers install with catted x-pipe what will i need?? My car is an ls3
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Casper can make you any length you need.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Danne_83
Hii i need some o2 extensions for my longtube headers install with catted x-pipe what will i need?? My car is an ls3

just did mine, came with 24" extentions, i would get longer if you have that option. 30" would work great.
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Take about 2 hours to install headers and x-pipe. C6's are much easier than C5's.
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