The question is to install headers on new engine before installation or after engine is in the engine bay. I have 1986 Trans Am with a 305 TPI engine. I have the Edelbrock TES Chrome headers for my car. Since finding this web site I have seen a lot of feed back and not all positive on the headers that I brought and no real do not keep them either.

I have had other headers on my other muscle cars, but no headers on my other Trans Ams to date. I have not seen any Trans Am's or IROC's on the street with any headers at all on them in my local area in my body style.

So the next question is do I return my headers and move up to the Hooker 2055 series or keep what looks nice to me?

Looking for insights
Mike

 

I put my headers on the engine (minus y-pipe) and then installed the engine. I assume it would work with those headers as well.

The tranny stayed in the car when the engine came out. Not sure if that would make any difference (don't think it would).

A tilt sling makes this all a whole bunch easier.

 

Man, I hate double-posts (started from bottom, working my way up, didn't see responses to other post).