DvC Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I know everyone likes pics so ... i am not looking forward to the install. for some reason whenever i go to install something there is always an issue. what are the bets the issues will be? I am betting my noobness will be the main issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDharley07 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nothing like a good project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nice!! You'll love them! I put those on my '01 C5 in my garage by myself on jack stands. My issues were as follows: 1.I had to undo the pass side engine mount from the cradle and jack the engine slightly for the header to drop in place. 2.Check the clearance for your down stream O2's.I had to use a large socket(laid on its side)to dent the down pipe,don't recall which side for room to install them. Oh,and I went to GM and bought their manifold gaskets,just like them better than what was provided. Other than that,they fit and worked great! Did you get their axle back set up? I put it on mine,and it sounded wicked when wound up,but no drone at cruise. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nice!! You'll love them! I put those on my '01 C5 in my garage by myself on jack stands. My issues were as follows: 1.I had to undo the pass side engine mount from the cradle and jack the engine slightly for the header to drop in place. 2.Check the clearance for your down stream O2's.I had to use a large socket(laid on its side)to dent the down pipe,don't recall which side for room to install them. Oh,and I went to GM and bought their manifold gaskets,just like them better than what was provided. Other than that,they fit and worked great! Did you get their axle back set up? I put it on mine,and it sounded wicked when wound up,but no drone at cruise. Enjoy! after reading up a little bit i gathered i could reuse the stock manifold gasket, is that a smart idea? nope only got the headers so far. im hoping it will be slightly louder but i dont want it to be crazy. the axle back isnt loud or obnoxious at all?? my last fun car was loud just looking at the damn thing and it was kinda annoying. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nice!! You'll love them! I put those on my '01 C5 in my garage by myself on jack stands. My issues were as follows: 1.I had to undo the pass side engine mount from the cradle and jack the engine slightly for the header to drop in place. 2.Check the clearance for your down stream O2's.I had to use a large socket(laid on its side)to dent the down pipe,don't recall which side for room to install them. Oh,and I went to GM and bought their manifold gaskets,just like them better than what was provided. Other than that,they fit and worked great! Did you get their axle back set up? I put it on mine,and it sounded wicked when wound up,but no drone at cruise. Enjoy! after reading up a little bit i gathered i could reuse the stock manifold gasket, is that a smart idea? nope only got the headers so far. im hoping it will be slightly louder but i dont want it to be crazy. the axle back isnt loud or obnoxious at all?? my last fun car was loud just looking at the damn thing and it was kinda annoying. thanks I suppose you could,I did not. The XSpower muffs had a very exotic,is the only word I can think of sound,but were loud when wound up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nice! Perfect time to do the plugs and wires, it'll be a crap shoot whether the plug wires come off in one piece, for 50-60 bucks at least get them to have on hand just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 I did the plugs when I bought the car. The previous owner had the wires done shortly before that. Thanks for the heads up tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Wait a second, you get to bring car parts in the house..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Wait a second, you get to bring car parts in the house..... you sound like my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Dawg takes care of all of us.. er .. sorta wifely in a Manly-Man way. No really. -bats eyelashes- (in a Manly-Man way ya pervs .. sheeesh) Those look like artwork in metal .. ..puttin headers in is always a bit of fun. If it was easy, everyone would do it -Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Wait a second, you get to bring car parts in the house..... When I was single (between wives) I built an engine in a spare bedroom and stored fenders, radiators, tires/wheels, and complete interiors in the living room. Now I'm limited to fairly clean parts under 20# and for no more than 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 a few pics as its going in... my daughter says its a flying car finally out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 If you get really good at it, you can do my car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 If you get really good at it, you can do my car.... It's not bad. I think it took me about 6hrs because I kept cleaning things as I went and installed a thicker,ceramic coated tunnel plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent...since it's so easy, you should have no problems with mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent...since it's so easy, you should have no problems with mine.... Come on up to Phx and we'll do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent...since it's so easy, you should have no problems with mine.... Come on up to Phx and we'll do it! Mebbe you need to buy me a couple of drinks first.....I cheap, but I ain't easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 now to put the new one in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Nice progress Jacob, are you going to get a tune afterwords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent...since it's so easy, you should have no problems with mine.... Come on up to Phx and we'll do it! Mebbe you need to buy me a couple of drinks first.....I cheap, but I ain't easy! If you really need help, we can install them at my place... If you'll send the pictures to Marco, I'll do it in a thong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 BTW: You're right, we like teh pics, but for points that will take you to teh bonus rounds, you need to be pointing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Excellent...since it's so easy, you should have no problems with mine.... Come on up to Phx and we'll do it! Mebbe you need to buy me a couple of drinks first.....I cheap, but I ain't easy! If you really need help, we can install them at my place... If you'll send the pictures to Marco, I'll do it in a thong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ya, pointing fail!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Done for the night. Got to dark and my back hurts. I am gonna get a tune yes. I think I will pop codes from having no cats right? Apart from not running tiptop? What are my options? I thought about the mail order tune from the big forum. Its cheap (only 150 +shipping), anyone have any experience with it? Are real tunes more expensive or are they worth the extra paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DvC Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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