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Old Aug 25, 2024 | 03:18 PM
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I use a pry bar to slightly flex the header and the x-pipe slides into place.
Yeah ... no ..... just leave header flange bolts
loose till it is all together , no prying is needed ..

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Originally Posted by SieteCinco
I use a pry bar to slightly flex the header and the x-pipe slides into place.
Yeah ... no ..... just leave header flange bolts
loose till it is all together , no prying is needed ..

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OK I got everything installed the car sounds amazing, I didnt have to use a pry bar everything fell in place, but I have a small rattle in the rear, how do I adjust the pipes, with the hanger?? Also I did not get a service light on. I am running no cats but have both front and rear O2's on.

And I also noticed that a small rub on the steering shaft driver side?
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Originally Posted by SieteCinco
I use a pry bar to slightly flex the header and the x-pipe slides into place.
Thats a good way of stripping the header bolts?

I had to go back and unloose the header bolts for the headers to be very loose and adjusted the xpipe from there. It fit right in, then go back and tighten header bolts. I just have a small rear rattle in the back.
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Originally Posted by corvet786c
Thats a good way of stripping the header bolts?

I had to go back and unloose the header bolts for the headers to be very loose and adjusted the xpipe from there. It fit right in, then go back and tighten header bolts. I just have a small rear rattle in the back.
find out where it's rattling and adjust as needed ?..

Dont worry , u will get a light , ECM only checks cat efficiency after so many starts
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find out where it's rattlinrattliadjust as needed ?..

Dont worry , u will get a light , ECM only checks cat efficiency after so many starts
This is like the 3rd start up and still no service light.
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Originally Posted by corvet786c
Thats a good way of stripping the header bolts?

I had to go back and unloose the header bolts for the headers to be very loose and adjusted the xpipe from there. It fit right in, then go back and tighten header bolts. I just have a small rear rattle in the back.
It’s a minimal flex. The header studs haven’t shown any wear. But only had to do them twice. I’m sure overflex will cause issues.
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This is like the 3rd start up and still no service light.
Don't get your hopes up lol , it's not if it will light, it's just when lol
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I had to go back and unloose the header bolts for the headers to be very loose and adjusted the xpipe from there. It fit right in, then go back and tighten header bolts. I just have a small rear rattle in the back.
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And I also noticed that a small rub on the steering shaft driver side?
Sometimes with 2 inch headers you might need to mark the header and hit it with a persuader ( a big *** hammer) . One reasons why I did not go with that size . I know you have done a lot of work already but ... no way would I leave that rubbing the steering shaft

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Sometimes with 2 inch headers you might need to mark the header and hit it with a persuader ( a big *** hammer) . One reasons why I did not go with that size . I know you have done a lot of work already but ... no way would I leave that rubbing the steering shaft

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No, I am still glad I got the 2inch header, Im thinkin of a way

to slightly bend it, its just a slight rub.
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Originally Posted by corvet786c
No, I am still glad I got the 2inch header, Im thinkin of a way to slightly bend it, its just a slight rub.
Unless you are doing a converter ,max build , big cam or big blower ... 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 actually work better.....​
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