IanJK46conv

alright folks. just checked the pypes website and i guess my x pipe is fitted for shorty headers. if so, then i'm buying jba headers and doing the dirty. anyone know of instuctions for short tube header install? i did a search, but only found out that it was a biotch to do. found a how to for LTs, but not shortys(should be easier?). any suggestions? any advice would be greatly appreciated. my car is exhaustless and i'm pretty much at a stand still...

IanJK46conv

i went to latemodelrestoration.com and the jba header says this:
JBA Headers features:

* 3/8" single piece laser-cut flanges
* 14 ga mild steel or 409 stainless steel mandrel-bent primary tubes
* Patented JBA Firecone collector
* Premium quality hardware included
* Easy bolt-on installation
* Will not void factory warranty
* C.A.R.B. certified 50 state smog legal
* Limited lifetime warranty


easy bolt-on install?? hmm, not from what i heard...

jmsjags

of course they're gonna say that. if they said "hard as hell to install" no one would buy it lol

ucannvrhav2mchpi

i always thaught our cars have shorty headers stock that's why the x-pipes go all the way into the engine bay. But i could be wrong.

bjh061487

we have exhaust manifolds, then shorties, then middies, then long tubes... and yes long tubes, from what i hear, are a b*tch unless you have min a lift... if you are getting everything done that i might actually just take it somewhere to get it done as they won't really charge you cuz they have to take everything off in order to do the heads and at that point its easy for the shop to do

IanJK46conv

easy for the shop to do?? hows that? they still have to get to the headers. has anyone replaced their own shorty headers?

steve0914

? how would you have two sets of headers? no LT's, shorties midpipe and catback

IanJK46conv

i think he was listing the types of manifolds you can purchase. wow, does anyone have aftermarket headers?!

Cornbread01

yea it will be a fun install... i did my bbk shorties in about 6 hrs. your gonna have to raise the engine about 3in remove the starter and a/c just take your time and make sure you have all the right tools. i must suggest you get the stage 8 header bolts and the blow proff gaskets. also you need to colapse the strearing shaft(only one bolt) driver side is easier than passenger. have fun

IanJK46conv

gee thanks dude. [>:] any specialty tools? i've read that the factory hardware works well? what motor mount bolts do i need to remove? so, install from above, not underneath the engine? damn i feel like a dck, i need to check my manual for manifold removal..