Quick Tech Question
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Quick Tech Question
I will most likely have my motor done tonight. I am going to get the long tubes installed either later this week or next week. My question is, a frined of mine said that I can start my car with out headers on it just to check it. Is this bad? He also said I could drive it the 15 miles to get the LTs installed but I knew that was a bad idea. But can I start it just to check everything with no exhaust manifolds on?
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RE: Quick Tech Question
ORIGINAL: 00TropicGreenStang
I will most likely have my motor done tonight. I am going to get the long tubes installed either later this week or next week. My question is, a frined of mine said that I can start my car with out headers on it just to check it. Is this bad? He also said I could drive it the 15 miles to get the LTs installed but I knew that was a bad idea. But can I start it just to check everything with no exhaust manifolds on?
I will most likely have my motor done tonight. I am going to get the long tubes installed either later this week or next week. My question is, a frined of mine said that I can start my car with out headers on it just to check it. Is this bad? He also said I could drive it the 15 miles to get the LTs installed but I knew that was a bad idea. But can I start it just to check everything with no exhaust manifolds on?
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RE: Quick Tech Question
Yeah I was deff not gonna drive it. I'm gonna get it towed the 15 miles and pay the 90 bucks. I was just double checking to make sure I can start it without the headers just to see if I put **** back right or if my motor is going to go kaboom.
, keep the hood open, and don't rev it out.
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RE: Quick Tech Question
ORIGINAL: Derf00
It won't hurt anything to start the engine without headers. I wouldn't drive it though as without the O2 sensor feedback the car can't adjust the A/F or timing accordingly. Put it on a flatbed and have it taken to the shop. (not to mention it will be loud as helllll)
ORIGINAL: 00TropicGreenStang
I will most likely have my motor done tonight. I am going to get the long tubes installed either later this week or next week. My question is, a frined of mine said that I can start my car with out headers on it just to check it. Is this bad? He also said I could drive it the 15 miles to get the LTs installed but I knew that was a bad idea. But can I start it just to check everything with no exhaust manifolds on?
I will most likely have my motor done tonight. I am going to get the long tubes installed either later this week or next week. My question is, a frined of mine said that I can start my car with out headers on it just to check it. Is this bad? He also said I could drive it the 15 miles to get the LTs installed but I knew that was a bad idea. But can I start it just to check everything with no exhaust manifolds on?
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I had a friend drive his car without his headers on. He drove it about 5 miles and it ended up shooting flames. It was a monte carlo and not a stang but after hearing that story I would never drive mine without the headers on.
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Yeah I was deff not gonna drive it. I'm gonna get it towed the 15 miles and pay the 90 bucks. I was just double checking to make sure I can start it without the headers just to see if I put **** back right or if my motor is going to go kaboom.
Yeah I was deff not gonna drive it. I'm gonna get it towed the 15 miles and pay the 90 bucks. I was just double checking to make sure I can start it without the headers just to see if I put **** back right or if my motor is going to go kaboom.
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RE: Quick Tech Question
Ok so I can start it but not give it gas. It's only gonna be started for maybe 30 seconds to make sure I have everything right. I don't want the guys to put the LTs on and tell me my car blew up when they tried to start it lol. I'll get an exhaust clip when I get the car back with the LTs on. Thanks guys!
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