install engine with headers on?
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From: Garibaldi Highlands, B.C., Canada
Car: '88 IROC Convertible
Engine: ZZ4 TPI
Transmission: 5 spd.
install engine with headers on?
Can I drop in my new engine / tranny with the headers already mounted?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Depends on the headers. I didn't have any problems doing so with the 2055's.
i did it with hooker 2460 shortie headers with an LT1 engine. The pass side header hit the a/c box though. Didn't damage it too bad. Just be careful. I dont know if you could do it with longtube headers.
I installed my LT1 with SLP 1-3/4" shorties. I had to unbolt the heater core hard line from the frame and move it back. I also didn't have the stearing shaft or box in the car not sure if that makes any difference.
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