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Old 02-17-2010, 11:57 AM
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to remove my heads without removing my long tube headers???it doesnt appear there is going to be room...
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Old 02-17-2010, 12:10 PM
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You have to unbolt them from the midpipe so you can wiggle them around. It should be possible.

I installed my stock heads when longtubes were in the car.
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Old 02-17-2010, 12:27 PM
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it just seems the passenger side there is no room, hell i can barely even get to the bolts
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Old 02-17-2010, 01:55 PM
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i got them off..
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Old 02-17-2010, 02:07 PM
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are you supposed to use any sealer or anything on the head gaskets????
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nope.
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Head gaskets? No. Header gaskets? No.
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Old 02-17-2010, 05:30 PM
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thanks guys...i got em on without removing headers.....wasnt as bad as i thought it would be...now just waiting on the damn usps to deliver my intake....why the dude didnt send it fed-ex or ups i dont know...
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Why did you take the heads off?
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Old 02-17-2010, 07:19 PM
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Use sealant on lower head bolts.
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