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07-31-2005, 12:11 AM

fordfan302

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header install

has anyone installed their own headers. i have heard that it is a pain. if so how long did it take. drivers side looks easy but the pass side is where it gets tricky. any tips? thankyou

07-31-2005, 12:15 AM

posnick

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RE: header install

depends on the headers you are installing. Shorties or long? you may need to lift the engine a couple inches to get them in there. be prepared in case you have a problem and cant drive it the next day. Mine took about 4 hours

07-31-2005, 12:25 AM

black89gt

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RE: header install

i had mac long tubes, and macs are very famous for haveing fitment issues, so i dont really recommend you to buy macs. shorties are very easy to install. just like taking out the stocks but a lil bigger thats all. with air tools you can knock out the shorties in like 2 hours

07-31-2005, 10:39 PM

fordfan302

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RE: header install

yea i was going to get some bbk shorties.....BBK-15120 the question is should i get equal length or unequal length?

07-31-2005, 10:42 PM

91lxstang

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RE: header install

i would like to know that also and will the chrome ones rust easily?

08-01-2005, 08:33 AM

stanglx2002

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RE: header install

The equal length you will gain about 2 more hp then the unequal but the unequal are 2 times easier to put in your call on that one

08-01-2005, 02:40 PM

94Cbra

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yea i was going to get some bbk shorties.....BBK-15120 the question is should i get equal length or unequal length?

If you going shorties, install will be simple. My L/T's took my cousin and I 3 hours. Make sure you get the Ceramic coating. Also pick up some Fel-pro header gaskets, locking header bolts, and some copper sealer. Just to make sure youll stay leak free.