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Old 07-26-2007, 01:43 PM
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Default Changing heads, installing LT headers?

I just got a set of PI heads and am going to be slowly gathering the pieces to do a PI swap. I was thinking about getting LT headers also, but i was wondering if i have the heads off, can i put the headers in from the top without taking all the stuff loose(like doing it from the bottom of the car)?
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:18 PM
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bump, can anyone help?
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:35 PM
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I would think you can, take off the steering shaft. What brank headers did you get, I hear some are easier than others to install.
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:43 PM
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You need to drop the k member. do it all at once.

Then get a flexible dipstick tube from summit racing and you're in business.

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Old 07-26-2007, 08:48 PM
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Default RE: Changing heads, installing LT headers?

I haven't purchased LT headers yet, which one are easier to install?
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Old 07-26-2007, 11:54 PM
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Default RE: Changing heads, installing LT headers?

i don't have them , but i helped my friend do his bbk's and it wasn't horible , but it sure as fucck wasn't easy lol.
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:14 AM
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I did mine when I did the motor install the last time. I cme in through the top and the motor ahd the long tubes on it.
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Old 07-27-2007, 11:12 AM
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what brands are easier to install than others? I purchased MAC LTs...so I must be in for a good ol' time
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