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Aug 26, 2003 | 05:10 AM

mastertrixter

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From: Washington state

Car: 82 z-28

Engine: L69

Transmission: muncie T-10

ease of header install

alright, i'm think i'm going to go with the hedman long tubes PN# 68460.

These would be going on an L69 that is being swapped into an 82 z28.

What modification would i have to do to get these to install properly. And how easy is it going to be to put the headers on while putting the engine in.

Aug 26, 2003 | 08:03 AM

bigals87z28

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LT's are a pain, but if you PM Timsz2882 im sure he will give you the info he did on his lg4 in his 82.

Aug 31, 2003 | 02:49 PM

Trans_AM_88

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From: NJ fo0

Car: 1986/88 Frankenstein Trans Am

Engine: carbed L98

Transmission: T-5

are shortie headers a lot easier to install? and do long tubes have a better flow?

Aug 31, 2003 | 05:44 PM

KagA152

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Car: 1991 Trans Am

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Transmission: T-56

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set the headers in place or get some friends to hold them while you slowly lower the motor in

Sep 1, 2003 | 09:45 PM

Frains90RS

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From: Long Beach, CA

Car: 1990 Camaro RS

Engine: LO3: 305 TBI

Transmission: Auto

Axle/Gears: 1997 Trans Am rear w/ posi -3.23

Re: ease of header install

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Originally posted by mastertrixter
ease of header install.

On our cars, there's usually no such thing.

Sep 2, 2003 | 11:46 PM

redbird_400

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From: Manassas, VA

Car: 89 Formula Firebird

Engine: 305 - Demon 525

Transmission: 700R4

Quote:

Originally posted by KagA152
set the headers in place or get some friends to hold them while you slowly lower the motor in

There came a point in my header install when I was thinking that pulling my motor and slaping the headers on the dropping it back in would have been easier then trying to get to those rear bolts. lol.

To others I have a new Idea. Get a grinder with a cut off wheel and find a welder shop. Buy some wrenches and stuff ya need, Cut those tools up and make you the perfect header wrench having the welder weld the peices together. Strongly so they wont bend. If I had like a 2ft twisted wrench... life would be easier.