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Old 05-01-2007, 12:29 AM
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how hard is it to install headers on a v6 1998 im thinking about doing it this summer for a project. Pacesetters good?
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Old 05-01-2007, 01:09 AM
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Expect to spend about 6-8 hours doing it.....there not HARD just takes time getting the stock ones off.....Yes pacesetters are ur best bet unless u want CIAs but there EXPENSIVE.


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if you have no prior experience, and dont know much about it, I wouldnt recommend doing it. Youll run into issues, and be fd if its your only daily driver.

But yeah, set a weekend aside.
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my friends dad and his friend are basically mechanics theyre building a race car so i should be ok
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Question 1. Have they worked on fbodies? (aka, are they colostrophobic?)
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I personally wouldn't be afriad of it. I haven't installed headers on a V6 but I installed the headers on my LS1 just fine. Just take your time and you'll be fine. It takes a good amount of work but it's inteligent type work. The hardest part is just trying to reach into some of the parts.
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Question 1. Have they worked on fbodies? (aka, are they colostrophobic?)
This doesnt include driving it to the dealer.
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not to much one used to be a mechanic for ferrari and the other is currently building a mustang race car
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i had never done headers on anything, and it took me 4 hours with a lift on a 02 3.8L maro. only problem was a broken stud and the EGR didnt line up. oh and the plug wire boots were the wrong angle. i mean they worked with manifolds, but not with pacesetters.
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don't do it....finish your body kit. one thing at a time
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don't do it....finish your body kit. one thing at a time
Yes to be honest that would be on the top of my to do list.
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Originally Posted by ITSA6
don't do it....finish your body kit. one thing at a time
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that why i said this SUMMER bodykit will be done bye then
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i wouldnt try doing them without a lift....i shoud be putting mine in next week or so....im waiting for my mech. to tell me when we can use the garage......family friend (free help and lift)
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Yeah, dont forget about the plug wires... hopefully you have somthing other than stockers that will clear the headers... also while youre in there, might as well do the plugs.
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