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08-14-2011, 05:38 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 ABM Join Date: May 2011
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How hard is it to install headers
So I have a few questions. How hard is it to install headers on a 2010 Camaro SS auto? I already have cat back exhaust. What are some of the things that can go wrong? Also do I need to tune the car after the headers are on?
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08-14-2011, 05:42 PM
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If you have access to a lift, very easy. If you have to do it on the ground, pretty difficult but doable. And no you don't NEED a tune, but to see the true potential of them you will.
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08-14-2011, 07:36 PM
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If you don't get a tune you CEL light will eventually come on.
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08-14-2011, 07:48 PM
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I was in my installation, it did not look that hard at all, it took time but was not impossible.
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08-14-2011, 08:05 PM
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08-14-2011, 08:15 PM
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Me and a buddy installed the TSP 1 7/8 in an hour and a half on jackstands. Easiest header install ive ever done on any car or truck.
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08-14-2011, 08:17 PM
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08-14-2011, 08:44 PM
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08-14-2011, 08:52 PM
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They are easy to do. I did mine on the ground with just jack and stands. Took less than 2 hours. Two things you need to know some headers require disconnecting steering stem(very easy I had to). The other is pay attention to where the oil dipstick goes. Good luck
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08-14-2011, 09:05 PM
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08-14-2011, 09:39 PM
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My car runs on acorns....
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Not hard but without a tune, a bit of a waste of money IMO.
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08-14-2011, 11:29 PM
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Not as bad as loosing your virginity but harder than changing the oil,but not much.
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08-14-2011, 11:38 PM
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WHAT RED LIGHT?!
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watch them spark plugs, especially the 2 furthest back (7 & 8), several posts (including myself) where we got misfires after header install due to a cracked spark plug.
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08-17-2011, 06:19 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010
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Me and my neighbor did full exhaust wasnt that hard.
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