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Old 03-02-2009, 07:41 PM
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well i hvae to replace my oil panon my 02gt (guy before hit something)

is it worth it to do headers>? (not planning on S/c and already have X and cat back)

what other things should be done while in there that far???

doing, lowering springs, brakes and oil pan is what i have now.

what are the tourque specs for all the bolts down there (where to find them)????

what do i need for 1.5 in drop (pro kit) CC? offset bushings??? should i run poly bushings??
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anyone?????
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Old 03-03-2009, 09:02 PM
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well i hvae to replace my oil panon my 02gt (guy before hit something)If its not interfering with the pick up then no.

is it worth it to do headers>? (not planning on S/c and already have X and cat back)Yes

what other things should be done while in there that far???Change out the motor mounts

doing, lowering springs, brakes and oil pan is what i have now.

what are the tourque specs for all the bolts down there (where to find them)????Just tighten them down

what do i need for 1.5 in drop (pro kit) CC? offset bushings??? should i run poly bushings??
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Old 03-03-2009, 11:13 PM
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definately do headers while your in there. After the K is down youll see why
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Old 03-04-2009, 08:51 AM
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If you have the cash I would absolutely do headers. Just remember unless you're getting shorties you will also need a new mid-pipe.

And like Ox said, just go until the bolts are tight.

The consensus for CC plates is over 1.5" drop... So you should be fine with just a pro kit. And what bushings are you referring to?
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Old 03-05-2009, 06:11 PM
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a arm bushings? are motor mounts common problem? or is that something to be checked into once in there?

i would like headers but i would rather keep the mani's in there one, dont have to spend 300$ 2. i would hate to have a gaskit blow out on one of these...
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Old 03-05-2009, 07:25 PM
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motor mounts just look at them, should be fine to re use.

do headers, should not have a gasket blow out they are not hard to mess up, now install is lengthy however is not like rebuilding a trans.
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Old 03-06-2009, 03:24 AM
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NOOB QUESTION: what is the purpose of replacing the K member? what benefits does it have? any drawbacks?
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Old 03-06-2009, 02:18 PM
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The bushings he is speaking of are the steering rack bushings. Off set bushings are probably a good idea and will not hurt anything. Poly is good or even aluminum. I have the Al type and it is not bad on vibration.

As for torque specs, go to advance or similar store and buy the Haynes manual for your car. The specs will be in there and so much more.
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