are there any guides or anything to install header? im about to buy one but i need some guidance on how to do it cuz i don't want a shop to do it.. they charge like $150 for the job alone...
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first of all you'll need a good lift to lift your ride to have an acces to the bolts/nuts under the car that connects the header to the exhaust pipe.. i think its pretty self explanatory? if you have the "OEM style" then it should drop in place like the stock ones.. from there just copy the bolt patterns the stock header has and apply it to the new ones ur trying to install...im thinking about getting headers for my car also and i havent done this kind of job too..but at least thats how i would do it..but make sure you have a company so if ever the car fells off the jack you got somebody to call 911..just kidding hehe..
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i had to loosen the front motor mount and push it over a little (the bolt) because we couldnt get it to fit right in but other then that its pretty cake and make sure u have someone strong to get the stock downpipe off of the cat...the bolts are prolly rusted to shit like mine were...
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I changed mine today all alone took me about 45 minutes and i didnt have a lift just used a jack and jack stands, Impact is your best friend.Comment
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can you guys do a DIY on it?/ LOLhahahahahComment
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did you buy any gaskets or new bolts for it? i just bought a used header from a guy and he didnt give me any bolts or gaskets.. so can i just use my stock bolts?Comment
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just be careful u dont break off a stud in the block cause then u gotta tap it and thats a pain. and make sure its a 2 piece header itll be a lot easier to install.Comment
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so can i use stock bolts? or need to buy new bolts and what size?Comment
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On the head, yes. On the DP to header, no they are supplied. On the DP to cat, best get some new ones.Originally posted by srsskylineLast edited by KillerCam282; 08-04-2005, 07:30 AM.Comment
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like i said make sure u dont break off a stud, these cars can get some rusted bolts and believe me, that wont be fun for ya!Comment
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uh.. where can i get new bolts cuz i can't find figure out what size bolts...Comment
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just use the stock ones, they will fit as song as u dont round off the head or break the stud in the block.Comment
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what about the gaskets i didnt get any.. so i went to honda and bought the exhaust manifold gasket and then i got two O ring gaskets... but i dont know if that will work with the 4 then the 2... cuz i saw online on ebay the pic of the gasket is diff cuz its like the 4 but instead its just two and then there is also a 1 which i think i need...Comment
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lots of penetrating oil and let it sit for an hour to do its job. the heat from the manifold tends to fuse metal together.
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what?....Comment
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