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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC
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Looking for install tips on Hooker 2460's

any1 that has either installed these headers, or other headers in a 3rd gen, i could use some tips.

all my header installs have been on 2nd gens....
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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clear your whole weekend incase you run into a problem only tip i got for ya.. and mabe spray like a crap load of WD40 on the old manifold bolts the night b4 you start..
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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heads are off, so the manifold problem is taken care of
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by LVZ2881
heads are off, so the manifold problem is taken care of
Second tip....put some heads on before you install the headers
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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you should have those headers on the car in an hour,the hard work is done!
hope you batchelor party was great!
see ya at the wedding PLAYA!
yes folks JAMES is gettin hitched next week!congrads
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Congratz!!

Oh.... one thing..

this is VERY IMPORTANT!!

No it's not about the exhaust!!! It's about your MARRIAGE!!!


If she makes you choose between her and the f-body...... Don't let the door hit her in the *** on her way out the door


heh

Seriously tho.. Congratz and we (my wife and I) hope you have a long and happy live together
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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intall tip

I installed mine when the tranny was out with the motor tilted back.......made alot of room..........
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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I took my manifolds off and had them on in 1 hour, my friend watched me and timed me. All i had to do was take off the driver's side valve cover. The directions told me to raise the engine 2" and all that BS. Put them both in from the top, btw.
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