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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Header and Y-pipe install

Could I handle this install on my own? I have the tools and a friend. We do car work regularly but never this. Just want some opinions. thanks guys..
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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yea, headers is a bolt on you'll just need good tools and new gaskets.

never did it but shouldnt be too hard, maybe just getting toold n there to reach may be the biggest obstacle
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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headers and y pipe should be easy to install as long as you have the right tools to do so i installed a y pipe on my old 96 maxima and it didnt take to long to do so
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by alhollis21
Could I handle this install on my own? I have the tools and a friend. We do car work regularly but never this. Just want some opinions. thanks guys..

Headers aren't bad with the right tools. I think it took me about 5 hours, not rushing. Gear wrenches, swivel joints, and extensions are three helpful tools, other wise you will have busted knuckles. You need to be able to jack the car pretty high too, so jack stands are a must.

If you are only talking about a y-pipe, thats a 45 minute job or less.
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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thanks guys...
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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What brand headers are they?
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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They were not that hard. The hardest part is the EGR.
Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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I would say headers are not complicated, just time consuming but having the right tools makes all the difference in the world. Took me about... can't remember exactly...10hrs or so over 2 days with some help on part of it. Remove the intake manifold, remove the headers, put the other set on, puttin the intake manifold back on. It is not technically hard, just alot of cramped space and wrench turning.
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