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Augie1978 · 07-30-2011, 08:42 PM

Can you screw up hooking the steering wheel column back up? I think I got it put back together OK but it is concerning.

n5jws · 08-31-2011, 08:56 PM

I am doing this install, just the short system though. No problem disconnecting the steering shaft, once I got it off it was obvious that it only goes on one way. I know I was concerned about this part of the install too, however there really is nothing to worry about guys. Remove the bolt and compress the shaft toward the firewall and out of the way. Then remove the OEM exhaust manifold and install the header, I had no problem sliding the u-joint back over the lower steering shaft.
Thanks Nine Ball for the DIY thread, can't wait to fire this thing up. Good luck all with your installs.

Chris

evilbeef54 · 01-09-2012, 07:53 PM

bump for an old great thread, my new LT's should be here thursday, cant wait, this will definitely help

Rico · 01-17-2012, 05:51 PM

I plan on installing my Kooks 1 7/8 and high flow cats with Borla Atak catback, will I have to cut anything or will it just connect without issues? Thanks

snizzle · 02-25-2012, 05:57 PM

Same question, there's some confusion about when cutting is required.

AquaRSSS · 02-25-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico

I plan on installing my Kooks 1 7/8 and high flow cats with Borla Atak catback, will I have to cut anything or will it just connect without issues? Thanks

I put a set of 1 7\8" Kooks, Cat deletes, etc. and it was all done in less than 2 hours. Didn't remove or cut a thing. Not sure what the H is going on as far as this whole steering column deal, etc.

bigsquirrel · 02-26-2012, 08:43 AM

When installing Headers and cats, typically no cutting. There's a sleeve after the cats that hooks up to the catback exhaust. All the brands I've seen are designed to fit in this sleeve.

If your just doing exhaust and not headers you'll probably be cutting your exhaust, varies by brand.

Brianskeet · 02-26-2012, 10:56 PM

Dose anyone have a photo of the steering shaft hook up? I am doing this job very soon and would be interested in seeing it.

horsekack · 02-29-2012, 07:38 PM

OK, i got my Kooks long tubes, off road x pipe and mufflers installed today. it was a pain in the ass getting the stock manifolds off, both pre cat o2 sensors threads broke off while coming out of the pipe (yes i am being serious). On the plus side both new o2 sensors will be here tomorrow, and it only took me like 2 minutes to get the headers slid into place and bolted in and another 30 minutes later i had the rest of the exhaust put into place. by far the best and easiest install ever minus having to spend almost another $300 on my o2 sensors.

Brianskeet · 02-29-2012, 08:14 PM

Did you heat the O2 sensor bungs prior to trying to remove them? I am doing this install tomorrow and trying to be ready for any potential hick ups. From what I am reading they come loose much easier if you do it while they are still hot or hit them with a heat gun and some liquid wrench first.

horsekack · 02-29-2012, 08:15 PM

yea i heated them up.

Brianskeet · 02-29-2012, 08:50 PM

Well, not much for me to do now except take my best shot at it in the morning.

horsekack · 02-29-2012, 08:51 PM

Like I said it was easy as can b. the threads just broke on me.

Brianskeet · 02-29-2012, 09:47 PM

Keep a good thought for me! I would really like to avoid having to buy new sensors right now. This seems to be the most common problem. Apparently GM didn't bother with anti-seize and got a bit carried away with the torque as well.

horsekack · 03-01-2012, 05:14 PM

Well did u get it done today? I took mine out today and wow does it sound good! It's louder and deeper than I thought it would b and that's a plus

Brianskeet · 03-01-2012, 07:45 PM

I got it done and my O2 sensors gave up with only a small fight and were in plenty good shape to reuse. Thank Goodness! I unhooked the firewall ends and dropped the manifolds so I could have lots of room while I worked on the sensors. A little soaking with liquid wrench while I worked on other stuff and then I hit the other side of the pipe with a torch for a couple minutes till the liquid wrench started to smoke off. The base hobby shop had good high quality O2 sensor sockets and that made all the difference. They gave up with only a few grunts and groans from me. Thanks for the heads up. Being really ready for a fight made me come out on top.

TSSUNAMI · 06-20-2012, 11:47 AM

Installing LT's with the guidance of some more knowledgeable friends sometime in the next few weeks... this was extremely helpful. Bump for a great thread!

Topher3134 · 06-30-2012, 11:15 PM

Did kooks lt with cats attached to ghl stainless exhaust. Along with pipeline intake. Pat g tune scheduled for tuesday. Wasn't hard but 18 lbft just doesn't seem tight enough.

isrmnd · 12-20-2012, 08:41 AM

Getting ready to install some lt headers hopefully the sensors dont give me to much trouble

07-30-2011, 08:42 PM	#26
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 622	Can you screw up hooking the steering wheel column back up? I think I got it put back together OK but it is concerning. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

08-31-2011, 08:56 PM	#27
n5jws Drives: 2011 VR SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 41	I am doing this install, just the short system though. No problem disconnecting the steering shaft, once I got it off it was obvious that it only goes on one way. I know I was concerned about this part of the install too, however there really is nothing to worry about guys. Remove the bolt and compress the shaft toward the firewall and out of the way. Then remove the OEM exhaust manifold and install the header, I had no problem sliding the u-joint back over the lower steering shaft. Thanks Nine Ball for the DIY thread, can't wait to fire this thing up. Good luck all with your installs. Chris __________________ 2011 2SS/RS VR MN6 Heritage grille CAI ARH Headers High Flow Cats JRE Tune

01-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#28
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 361	bump for an old great thread, my new LT's should be here thursday, cant wait, this will definitely help __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

02-25-2012, 05:57 PM	#30
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 2SS MT 45th AE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,486	Same question, there's some confusion about when cutting is required. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback CAI Intake VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Polished Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension

02-26-2012, 08:43 AM	#32
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	When installing Headers and cats, typically no cutting. There's a sleeve after the cats that hooks up to the catback exhaust. All the brands I've seen are designed to fit in this sleeve. If your just doing exhaust and not headers you'll probably be cutting your exhaust, varies by brand. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

01-17-2012, 05:51 PM	#29
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TX Posts: 257	I plan on installing my Kooks 1 7/8 and high flow cats with Borla Atak catback, will I have to cut anything or will it just connect without issues? Thanks

02-26-2012, 10:56 PM	#33
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	Dose anyone have a photo of the steering shaft hook up? I am doing this job very soon and would be interested in seeing it. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-29-2012, 07:38 PM	#34
horsekack Drives: Inferno orange 2011 SS, 6 speed... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, In Posts: 81	OK, i got my Kooks long tubes, off road x pipe and mufflers installed today. it was a pain in the ass getting the stock manifolds off, both pre cat o2 sensors threads broke off while coming out of the pipe (yes i am being serious). On the plus side both new o2 sensors will be here tomorrow, and it only took me like 2 minutes to get the headers slid into place and bolted in and another 30 minutes later i had the rest of the exhaust put into place. by far the best and easiest install ever minus having to spend almost another $300 on my o2 sensors.

02-29-2012, 08:14 PM	#35
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	Did you heat the O2 sensor bungs prior to trying to remove them? I am doing this install tomorrow and trying to be ready for any potential hick ups. From what I am reading they come loose much easier if you do it while they are still hot or hit them with a heat gun and some liquid wrench first. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-29-2012, 08:15 PM	#36
horsekack Drives: Inferno orange 2011 SS, 6 speed... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, In Posts: 81	yea i heated them up.

02-29-2012, 08:50 PM	#37
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	Well, not much for me to do now except take my best shot at it in the morning. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-29-2012, 08:51 PM	#38
horsekack Drives: Inferno orange 2011 SS, 6 speed... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, In Posts: 81	Like I said it was easy as can b. the threads just broke on me.

02-29-2012, 09:47 PM	#39
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	Keep a good thought for me! I would really like to avoid having to buy new sensors right now. This seems to be the most common problem. Apparently GM didn't bother with anti-seize and got a bit carried away with the torque as well. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-01-2012, 05:14 PM	#40
horsekack Drives: Inferno orange 2011 SS, 6 speed... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, In Posts: 81	Well did u get it done today? I took mine out today and wow does it sound good! It's louder and deeper than I thought it would b and that's a plus

03-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#41
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 815 View My Garage	I got it done and my O2 sensors gave up with only a small fight and were in plenty good shape to reuse. Thank Goodness! I unhooked the firewall ends and dropped the manifolds so I could have lots of room while I worked on the sensors. A little soaking with liquid wrench while I worked on other stuff and then I hit the other side of the pipe with a torch for a couple minutes till the liquid wrench started to smoke off. The base hobby shop had good high quality O2 sensor sockets and that made all the difference. They gave up with only a few grunts and groans from me. Thanks for the heads up. Being really ready for a fight made me come out on top. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

06-20-2012, 11:47 AM	#42
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: A grey monster. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,528 View My Garage	Installing LT's with the guidance of some more knowledgeable friends sometime in the next few weeks... this was extremely helpful. Bump for a great thread! __________________ My Build Thread

06-30-2012, 11:15 PM	#43
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 419	Did kooks lt with cats attached to ghl stainless exhaust. Along with pipeline intake. Pat g tune scheduled for tuesday. Wasn't hard but 18 lbft just doesn't seem tight enough.

12-20-2012, 08:41 AM	#44
isrmnd Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown Posts: 27	Getting ready to install some lt headers hopefully the sensors dont give me to much trouble

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