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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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so this is what i had to do to my headers that i had on there to get them off, without removing anything other than the sparkplugs and starter. Didnt have to lift the engine and since well there some cheepos anyways and not even worth my time selling i just used a sawsall.

still took me about 2 hours but that was trying to figure out if i could get the starter out without cutting things or pulling engine up. so then i just decided to start cutting. will show more pics after i get the install done. along with what i had to do to get the new ones in.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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At some point you know your going to have to raise the engine right...
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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yea, well i have read posts that say they didnt have to raise it all and some that said they did. so ill find out tomorrow when go to put them in i guess. but no point in doing that work on taking them out since i didnt care if i cut them or not.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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got the drivers side in without removing anything. had the car jacked up and it just slid right in. perfect
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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will do the passenger side tomorrow. i need about an inch coming in from the top. so gotta lift the motor.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by adrnlnjnky700
will do the passenger side tomorrow. i need about an inch coming in from the top. so gotta lift the motor.
Im surprised you got the drivers side in with out lifting engine up..
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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You only need to lift the engine about 2" to get the header in the passenger side.....
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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Yea that's about it. And do I put the starter in after or before.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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After. I had to lift mine and push the motor to the left with the stock k-member. MM k-member they slid right in and out.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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I don't think I had to lift my engine when I put in. Pretty sure I just raised up my car and went in from the bottom. It's been about 4 years so I can't remember for sure though.



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