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Any tricks for Header installation?

Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Any tricks for Header installation?

Hey guys I'll be removing my stock exhaust system tomorrow and installing a new one from headers to tips. New stuff:Headers without AIR to stock N10 dual y pipe without cats into three inch cat back. Are there any tricks or steps I need to know that might make everything easier? I have soaked the bolts in PB Blaster for a week as I will be using hand tools. So if there are any secrets or tips you guys could give me to make it easier that would be fantastic! Car is a bone stock 1992 Camaro Z28 L98 350. Thanks a million in advance guys.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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Re: Any tricks for Header installation?







Seriously, the PB Blaster is a good idea. Slather it on every bolt/nut you're gonna' turn and leave it sit over night. Having a propane torch/exhaust tubing cutter handy and using six point sockets/wrenches might not be a bad idea, either.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Re: Any tricks for Header installation?

well i have a carbed 350 in my 86 and i just put on a set of hedman headers (shortys) and i had to take the bolt out of my steering to fit them.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Re: Any tricks for Header installation?

Be smooth like keith stone and Have many patience jayhawk son. : D

Maybe post up a review of the products you used and possibly a sound clip of your final product.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Re: Any tricks for Header installation?

Wizz wheel, one of those exhaust cutters that looks like a chain of tubing cutter wheels ("rent" one at AZ or other parts stores), tubing expander to make fitting the new on easier (see "rent"), hacksaw, hammer & SHARP chisel, replace as much of the hardware as possible with stainless so it's not so much of a pain next time
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