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Old 08-27-2005, 12:43 PM
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gauging interest- header walkthrough with pics?

would a header install with pictures be appreciated or does the text explain itself thoroughly for those who aren't mechanically inclined?

i had to remove and replace for the fourth time today, so this is basically a back of my hand thing to me now. but for people who are interested or nervous about doing it themselves- would this cut down on some of your labor costs?

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Old 08-27-2005, 01:20 PM
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Good how-to's are always needed.
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Pics man, pics and wordz.
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Old 08-27-2005, 03:26 PM
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yeah if u could get some good pics that would help a lot!
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Old 08-27-2005, 03:38 PM
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i agree...although it will be a loooong time from now if i get headers, write-ups are always welcome, especially ones with pics....
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Old 08-29-2005, 05:53 PM
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hope it helps. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/687468/6

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Thanks for the writeup. I probably want try this myself but I can give it to a mechanic to help with the install.
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Hook it up with the pics. I have headers and y-pipe in the garage just sittin there.
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:13 AM
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would of been nice about a week ago. Noi big deal though, The install was fairly easy. Pretty much every nut and bolt can be hit with air tools. It only took me about 2.5 hrs. I was planning on doing a write up myself but without pics.
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That's a pretty good writeup.... how long did the install take ya?
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this is the third time ive done it on an 02. a no rush install only should take about an hour and a half with no lift or air tools. taking all of the stock stuff out really depends on area and mileage and adds alot of time to the project. in connecticut with 50K everything had to get torched off, but in arizona or florida on a low mi 03+ im sure its alot easier.

theres plenty of writeups, but no one had pictures so i threw it together to better explain things.
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Great write up! I've been thinking about headers and this will really help since I'm a do it yourselfer. Thanks
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Originally Posted by luxbond
would a header install with pictures be appreciated or does the text explain itself thoroughly for those who aren't mechanically inclined?

i had to remove and replace for the fourth time today, so this is basically a back of my hand thing to me now. but for people who are interested or nervous about doing it themselves- would this cut down on some of your labor costs?

m to the izzo

Thanks for the write up. I may now have the guts to do it myself. My only concern is why have you had to remove and replace fo a fourth time?
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first time, ebay headers/xs power with no gains.
second time, back to stock for warranty work and CEL.
third time, hot shot headers before i knew about the clearance issues.
fourth time, had to remove y pipe and rear mani to cut bracket.

next on the list is a complete brake job, and either a new fuel pump, afpr, or safc2 install. then im done with performance parts.
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