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Old Aug 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 Aug 27, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Good how-to's are always needed.
Old Aug 27, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Pics man, pics and wordz.
Old Aug 27, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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yeah if u could get some good pics that would help a lot!
Old Aug 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....
Old Aug 29, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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hope it helps. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/687468/6

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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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.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Hook it up with the pics. I have headers and y-pipe in the garage just sittin there.
Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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That's a pretty good writeup.... how long did the install take ya?
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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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.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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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
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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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?
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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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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