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Old 07-08-2008, 08:45 PM
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i just got some BBK equal length headers and i am runnign into problems installing them because the bents of the header will not clear the cross member from the bottom and it hits the break lines and masterfrom the top anyone know of an easy way without jacking up the motor
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:47 PM
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i just got some BBK equal length headers and i am runnign into problems installing them because the bents of the header will not clear the cross member from the bottom and it hits the break lines and masterfrom the top anyone know of an easy way without jacking up the motor
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:49 PM
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You have to jack the motor, install from the top. Plain and simple.
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:52 PM
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alright thanks
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:25 PM
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Undo the bolt for the drivers side motor mount, jack the motor and remove the master cylinder. I did that and the header slid right in from the top with no problems.
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:32 PM
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The master does not have to be removed. Just making extra work.
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:36 PM
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is a fox harder to install than an sn95?
when i put my equals in i never had to take off the master cylinder or jack up the engine at all.
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:40 PM
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I have Mac equals and had to jack the engine up. There was no way around it for me.
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:42 PM
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Unequals are cheaper, a hell of alot easier to install, and make more power... so why bother with equal lenth?
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:56 PM
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Equals make more hp up to 4600rpms.
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