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Old 05-16-2011, 12:26 AM
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88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Hey new here. Got a 88 Firebird ws6 with a 305 fbi with a/c and auto trans. Want to swap in the hooked headers with y pipe 2055. Already have custom catback with highflow cat. Question, can the headers be installed in roughly a day?with what modifications? Any special tools required? I know I need 90* plug wires.

And I've read all the stickies on it. Just filled with a lot of information and all the useful info is covered by useless chatter.

Oh an im fairly mechanically inclined. Done a few engine rebuilds etc but my first v8. Thanks
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Nothing?
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Wow really no input huh? Guess ill figure it out myself.
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Should be able to get them in a day without any hiccups if you have decent mechanical knowledge
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Thanks for the input. Manteca ca? Im from sacramento.

Ill see how this install goes
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Cool man. Good luck with that. Oh and if you wanna see some Firebirds and camaro's check out the Northern California Section on this site. Thier is a thread entitled June GTG. We are doing a track day. Would love to see as many third gen aficionado's there as possible. Thanks.
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

About to do this install anyone have any helpful tips to make this go as smooth as possible?
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

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About to do this install anyone have any helpful tips to make this go as smooth as possible?
Only real advise I can give you is:

Passenger side slides right in, for the drivers side you need to slightly lift up the engine. If you do, make sure to loosen the steel lines going to the radiator first.

Best to do the lifting with a helping hand, checking that nothing interferes when lifting the engine. Only need to lift it a little (or tilt it to one side while moving in the header)

I do think the stickies did mention this as well however.
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Re: 88 firebird hooker headers 305tbi

Thanks ill keep that in mind.

Wondering how hard it is to modify the ac bracket
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