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11-09-2007, 10:38 AM
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#1 | | *FireWoman*
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida
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| How do you install Headers??
I heard from someone that you have to drop the motor to install the header, is this true?? I didnt think our engine was big enough that we had to pull it out haha Anyone know anything about this? | 
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11-09-2007, 11:14 AM
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#2 | | Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Carlsbad!
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
it is a close fit but there is no need to drop the motor thats for sure. i would just suggest getting liquid wrench to ease up the header bolts and the 2 spring bolts where it meets the cat. | |
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11-09-2007, 11:27 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
NO you don't need to drop the motor. It's much easier if you have a lift though.
^^^agreed. | |
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11-09-2007, 11:31 AM
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#4 | | Combat Toaster Pilot
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Antioch CA
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
The spring bolts can be a bit of a *****! | |
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11-09-2007, 11:39 AM
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#5 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
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Originally Posted by Iateacricket  The spring bolts can be a bit of a *****! | what i did was let the liquid wrench sit on those bolts as i had a couple beers then i used an extension to get more torque. | |
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11-09-2007, 11:50 AM
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#6 | | *FireWoman*
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
oh ok, thanks guys! A friend of mine said I would have to drop the motor so I freaked out haha...now i'll start looking into the header haha | |
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11-09-2007, 12:17 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
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11-09-2007, 12:46 PM
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#8 | | *FireWoman*
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
thank you so much!! That is great instructions!! Now my search begins haha | |
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11-09-2007, 12:47 PM
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#9 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
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Originally Posted by pinknred30 thank you so much!! That is great instructions!! Now my search begins haha | the search for header? | |
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11-09-2007, 12:49 PM
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#10 | | *FireWoman*
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
yea thats what I meant haha, I've been wanting one, but havent started my search for which brand. | |
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11-09-2007, 12:54 PM
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#11 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
well i can put in my knowledge , i have the weapon_r 4-2-1 header and im extremely pleased with it.
crappy restricting stock header 
nice and shinny weapon_r header 
color change after install , which is normal  | |
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11-09-2007, 01:11 PM
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#12 | | Combat Toaster Pilot
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Antioch CA
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
I too use the Weapon R header and I love it. | |
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11-09-2007, 03:05 PM
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#13 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
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Originally Posted by Oafs_xB it is a close fit but there is no need to drop the motor thats for sure. i would just suggest getting liquid wrench to ease up the header bolts and the 2 spring bolts where it meets the cat. | i found with bolts that wont turn, is if you use a torch to heat it up. just stick it on for about 30 sec. - a min. then give it a tun, this usually work every time. | |
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11-09-2007, 03:30 PM
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#14 | | Registered User
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
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Originally Posted by polarproject i found with bolts that wont turn, is if you use a torch to heat it up. just stick it on for about 30 sec. - a min. then give it a tun, this usually work every time. | yea i was hesitant to do that cuz heat can weakin things | |
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11-09-2007, 10:21 PM
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#15 | | Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corona, CA
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
use an impact on the cat bolts. I recently looked up the labor time in a reynolds book and the labor to change an exhaust manifold was about 1 hour. | |
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11-14-2007, 06:16 PM
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#16 | | *FireWoman*
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida
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| Re: How do you install Headers??
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Originally Posted by Oafs_xB well i can put in my knowledge , i have the weapon_r 4-2-1 header and im extremely pleased with it.
crappy restricting stock header
nice and shinny weapon_r header
color change after install , which is normal |
wow, that looks really nice!! Now I want one so bad! haha
I'm getting my tail lights blacked out tonight, then my roof rack is going on tomorrow, then I will start looking into a header! | |
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11-14-2007, 11:54 PM
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#17 | | Banned
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Camden, TN
Posts: 65
| Re: How do you install Headers??
Please explain how a bigger tubed header will help a NON turbo/supercharged 1.5L make enough difference to warrant the cost? The stock header has a very nice design and looks like it flows quite nicely.
IMHO, pass on a header for a natural aspirated xB. You won't get enough bang for the buck. Get an axle back exhaust and shortram intake and enjoy. | |
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