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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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How hard is it to put headers in? Im pretty sure Im able to do it, but Ive heard they are a lot harder then they seem. Ive installed lift kits, replaced a clutch, done brakes...etc, but Ive never really done anything with exhaust, other than just clamping pipes in, so I dont really know what to expect.

Id like to do it myself, but if its something I shouldn't really try if I haven't had experience with them, I dont wanna get in over my head.

Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:19 AM
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my equal length macs shorties were a pain but worth it. I would say if you are worried do unequal lengths and you should be fine. Alot more clearance for you in there.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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bbk headers are readiculouse for first timers u have to jack up the passenger side of the motor to get the passenger side in im with that other guy i have the same headers as him easy as hell to put in and well worth it
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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If you've done a clutch and lift kits, you should have NO problem with headers.


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How hard is it to put headers in? Im pretty sure Im able to do it, but Ive heard they are a lot harder then they seem. Ive installed lift kits, replaced a clutch, done brakes...etc, but Ive never really done anything with exhaust, other than just clamping pipes in, so I dont really know what to expect.

Id like to do it myself, but if its something I shouldn't really try if I haven't had experience with them, I dont wanna get in over my head.

Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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you dont have to jack up any part of the engine



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bbk headers are readiculouse for first timers u have to jack up the passenger side of the motor to get the passenger side in im with that other guy i have the same headers as him easy as hell to put in and well worth it
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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It's different from car to car, and from header brand to header brand. Just try it, and see what happens.

You should be able to do it with some good tools, time, and some patience.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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u do have to jack it up for bbks im sure u no wut ur talkin about since u bought them and it says u have to do that every were yea ur right man u no wuts up ??
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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i can barely understand this guy, can someone please help me? i have bbk unequal headers on my car, and i have helped install equals on my buddys car. never had to jack up any part of the engine.


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u do have to jack it up for bbks im sure u no wut ur talkin about since u bought them and it says u have to do that every were yea ur right man u no wuts up ??
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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cant help on the translationpart, but with my unequals i did jack the engine up about 1/2 inch to get the clearance i needed to get it in. My mounts are sagging, if they werent i wouldnt have had too.[:@]
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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i can barely understand this guy, can someone please help me? i have bbk unequal headers on my car, and i have helped install equals on my buddys car. never had to jack up any part of the engine.


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u do have to jack it up for bbks im sure u no wut ur talkin about since u bought them and it says u have to do that every were yea ur right man u no wuts up ??
Looks like just random sounds to me. Let me try: bricks fib u jack bbk rabbuts ad ne poptart. That was fun.

Seriously though...I think he said, "Check out the pictures of my wife's bowels on Photobucket."



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