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what is involved in putting headers in how hard is it what do i have to remove to put them in and also can i do the job my self or leave it to the pro's.
i ask this because i was quoted 450 to install these headers.
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It's a PITA. I'm currently doing it myself when I have time on weekends etc. The front bank isn't too bad. The rear is a beeotch but alot of exstentions and half the studs are easy to get at. The EGR tube can be a pain( I had to cut mine off) As for install I have no clue i haven't got there yet....crappy weather and no time between 2 jobs  This weekend I'm hoping to get them in.
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yeah, im sure the egr can be a pita. Ive uninstalled/reinstalled my street flight manifolds twice now. You may have to remove the passenger axle shaft to make it a little bit easier. Its not too bad though, i can remove them and install them in about 2 hours.
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Originally posted by beyondloadedSE:
yeah, im sure the egr can be a pita. Ive uninstalled/reinstalled my street flight manifolds twice now. You may have to remove the passenger axle shaft to make it a little bit easier. Its not too bad though, i can remove them and install them in about 2 hours.
The sad thing is, the motor was outside of the car and it took you 2 hours!! hahaa just kidding 
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All I can say is 3 DAYS!!! Lots of cuts and bruises! But I would do it again if I had to. Greg 
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Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by beyondloadedSE:
yeah, im sure the egr can be a pita. Ive uninstalled/reinstalled my street flight manifolds twice now. You may have to remove the passenger axle shaft to make it a little bit easier. Its not too bad though, i can remove them and install them in about 2 hours.
The sad thing is, the motor was outside of the car and it took you 2 hours!! hahaa just kidding
Mark
actually mark those were with the motor in the car....i could swap the headers on and off outside the engine in like 25 mins.
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Originally posted by TheFordGuy:
All I can say is 3 DAYS!!! Lots of cuts and bruises! But I would do it again if I had to.
Greg
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Yes!! PB blast was a savior...but I had a hell of a time getting the top bolt out of the alternator and I was lying on my back the WHOLE time and midway through just started to get pissed off and frustrated...I started at 10am and finished at 1am..  Well worth it though...definately better than 450 bucks. If i did it again probably (definately) be half the time.. Axle would probably help, I didnt do that though Something else I noticed..if you have the resources available..When replacing my friends tranny we pulled the subframe off and it looked as though we could do the back bank in like 10 min! But only if you have the resources available to do that..that's my $.02 (for what its worth) -Ken
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i might get them and install them at my job my car can sleep there if need be.
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I finished installing the headers today. personally I think the rear bank is easier to install and tighten all the nuts then the front bank.  that really surprised me But anyways they still are a PITA I shed enough blood and skin on this damn car  Just give yourself enough time for headaches, busted/bloody knuckles, and rusted stripped broken bolts Why again was it I loved these cars so much 
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