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Thread: Header Install
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05-24-2010, 03:28 AM #61
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05-24-2010, 03:07 PM #62
Mine was tight at the K-member and on that square piece but I didn't modify it. Sure, it was tight, but it fit- the square peice and the header are both fixed so they shouldn't rub, but the K shouldn't be an issue since the poly mounts won't let it move much. I'm keeping an eye on it to make sure that the pipe isn't rubbing the K, but so far so good.
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05-30-2010, 01:36 PM #63
Okay... I unbolted the DS motor mount from the K-Member side and jacked up the motor for more clearance. I then tried to install the header and it still isn't sliding through. It still appears to be caught between the K-Member and block (machined lip where the oil filter is placed). Here is a pic of where the header is making contact with the K-Member and motor.
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05-30-2010, 06:56 PM #64
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I couldn't get my drivers side Kooks header in very easily either. I suspect if I had it up higher on a hoist I would have been able to twist it up in there better.
I had to remove the motor mount stand from the car, slide the header up in there, loosely hold it up there with one loosely threaded in bolt and then reinstall the motor mount stand.
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05-30-2010, 06:57 PM #65
I ended up shaving the K a little. If I were you, start with the K- you've got over a 1/4 inch you can shave and smooth. Try that first. I wouldn't go about messing with machined lip at the oil filter. If it's hitting that lip, most likely your oil filter is going to hit as well and that'll never work.
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07-28-2010, 08:48 AM #66
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Hey! I just bought the race style pacesetter headers, and i'm taking out the EGR and AIR. Where do i get the block off plates for removing those?
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07-28-2010, 09:07 AM #67
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07-30-2010, 03:44 PM #68
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09-05-2010, 06:22 PM #69
any 1 got tips on getting the y pipe bolts off the exhaust manifolds? i could not get them suckers off w/ an breaker bar or an impact wrench, sprayed em down with some break free, and even tried wd40.
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09-05-2010, 06:27 PM #70
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I believe I snapped more then half of mine when I did my removed my stock setup.
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09-05-2010, 07:46 PM #71
Spray the bolts down with PB Blaster and let it soak. Mine came right off. If that doesn't work, get a torch and heat them up. If that doesn't work, cut the SOB's off- you don't need to reuse them anyway!
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09-05-2010, 08:20 PM #72
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11-04-2010, 12:05 PM #73
Also, i recommended this in my own how to install for OBX headers, after jacking the car up, soak em in PB blaster over night, then in the morning of, spray em again and then warm the car up for about 5 or ten minutes. the amount of tim eit would take for you to walk to you fridgeand get a beer or a cup of coffee then shut it off. the heat helps loosen the bolts a bit and makes for working on other parts easier. warm bolts are easier the stone cold ones helped me. I only snapped off two on my cat to manifold bolts and accually used then bolt my y pipe to the Y-pipe mounting bracket
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11-26-2010, 09:35 PM #74
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when i did mine i slid them in from the top but i did it in a parking lot by my self.
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12-16-2010, 09:51 PM #75
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Nice write up we needed that info
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01-13-2011, 12:19 PM #76
Dude this thread is extremely helpful. I am putting BBK LT headers on my car as soon as I get the last few small parts together. My question for you is about the EGR block off plate I see where they need to go is there any kind of plug I can put in the threaded union where the tube transfers to metal. I would prefer not to have those hoses hanging free over the new headers and I am not sure where the air block off is needed.
Thanks again for posting this thread and any additional help.
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01-13-2011, 12:32 PM #77
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What you do is get a set of block off plates like this, bolt them to the manifolds or headers, and remove all the hoses/pipes for the AIR and EGR
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01-13-2011, 01:49 PM #78
Thanks... after much research the past couple of hours I found out that 2002 models don't have an EGR (I got a little confused when I couldn't find it) so I just need to take out the air system and the new headers don't have EGR connections on them so I should be all good
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01-13-2011, 05:24 PM #79
Did you get headers without the EGR and AIR connections? If you did you're okay, otherwise you'll need the block-off plates for the holes in the headers.
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01-15-2011, 04:45 AM #80
The headers I bought have no EGR or AIR connection. I'm just waiting for a few small parts to come so I can put the headers and cut outs on. The anticipation is killing me I can't wait to hear my baby pur.
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