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Well, I spent the entire day yesterday and 3 hours this morning, installing the MSDS headers on my SVT. Lots of little problems along the way, besides all the hard-to-get-to bolts and nuts. One nut holding the exhaust manifold to the y-pipe wouldn't come off because it was round and no socket would get a grip on it. I ended up having to chisel it off. I must have spent about an hour and a half on just the upper right bolt on the rear manifold, taking it off. Then, when I was installing the header, I dropped one of the nuts and it took me about an hour to find it!
All in all, a very difficult install, but it'll be worth it. Still haven't gone for a drive, but I'm getting ready to do that.
The instructions that came with the headers were very helpful, as was the tutorial on CEG.
Didn't draw any blood, but I have lots of scrapes and bruises on my hands and arms.
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Congrats on having the nerve to do it! That's one that I wouldn't tackle. Stazi, Todd, and Mike did mine and it still took several hours.
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but im guessing that its well worth it tho 
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congrats on the install! it is definitely not an easy one, but you are better off for attempting it yourself if you have the nerve, tools, and ability. i hear you about the dropped nut. i did the same thing and it took me 45 or so with a magnet to find it on top of the subframe. it got tucked outta sight pretty good. have fun with the new powa! 
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Yes, I have the nerve, tools, and ability. I just hadn't done something like that in a LONG time!
My Dad was an aircraft mechanic, so my brother and I grew up fixing just about everything. My first car was a 1969 Camaro, which I rebuilt the engine on and did all the maintenance on. I worked on each car I've owned since then.
The most difficult part of the header install on the SVT is the lack of space. I had to jam my arm in a couple of places and then maneuver it from there (loosening/tightening a nut or bolt).
If you like doing 15 hour abs, this job is for you!
The performance is very noticable and the growl is definitely louder! I'm considering installing a different resonator to quiet it down a little. The Bosal resonator and exhaust are pretty loud.
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Originally posted by DDV:
Then, when I was installing the header, I dropped one of the nuts and it took me about an hour to find it!
Congrats.
Although I am required to make jokes about your nuts finally dropping from now on.
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Let's not get personal!  You gonna make it to the next meet? Better bring some ear protection--this puppy is LOUD!
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Congratulations, and welcome to the club! Marty
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Originally posted by DDV:
My Dad was an aircraft mechanic, so my brother and I grew up fixing just about everything. My first car was a 1969 Camaro, which I rebuilt the engine on and did all the maintenance on. I worked on each car I've owned since then.
so can you tell me how to fix this blinking o/d light?
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Originally posted by anthonys_ford:
Originally posted by DDV:
My Dad was an aircraft mechanic, so my brother and I grew up fixing just about everything. My first car was a 1969 Camaro, which I rebuilt the engine on and did all the maintenance on. I worked on each car I've owned since then.
so can you tell me how to fix this blinking o/d light?
Whens the last time you had the tranny serviced? Oh and David I found a guy closeby here at a Shell that did my trans fluid for me for cheap. I sat there and watched every step though.  Oh and my Bassani shipped out yesterday.
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