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JRC · 09-08-2014, 09:28 PM

I have been looking for confirmation whether you can easily install LS3/99 headers with the car on jack stands? I don't have access to host. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.

Badbubba · 09-08-2014, 10:06 PM

Yes, easily. Jacked the rear up as well, did headers and full exhaust. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216262

rdrfronty · 09-08-2014, 10:13 PM

Did my LT headers this summer with the front on 10" ramps and the back tires sitting on about a 3" tall stack of wood plywood. This is on my 1LE. No issues at all. Wouldn't want to do it any lower than that though. So if your jack stands will raise the front of the body at least 10", you should be just fine.

Avenging Orange · 09-08-2014, 10:44 PM

Did mine on Rhino ramps...no problemo

JCunningham · 09-09-2014, 12:07 AM

took me 1.5hrs to do them on stands. I took the plugs out too. The oil dipstick tube is a pain to find the hole to put it back in.

JRC · 09-09-2014, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I will put in my order this week.

Dfault · 09-09-2014, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

took me 1.5hrs to do them on stands. I took the plugs out too. The oil dipstick tube is a pain to find the hole to put it back in.

I never have a had time finding the hole?

Andy-AMSOIL · 09-09-2014, 09:53 AM

Just a little more work.. no big deal though

954camaro · 09-09-2014, 01:20 PM

Make sure your engine is a little warm because when I did mine one bolt stripped and was stuck in the block.

However, me being me I sat there for a hour turning the damn thread with vice grips with the littlest space possible.but it was worth it at the end

P.s based on what brand headers you will get will determine if it will be easy or not because the clearance will change a little with each header.

WHAMMO · 09-09-2014, 02:44 PM

I did it on jack stand. Be sure to jack the car as high as you can. Be safe and put jackstand as many as you need. My 2" headers needed some hammer smoothing on the heat shield. Take your time and enjoy. Remove spark plug as precaution too.

BowlingSS · 09-09-2014, 05:59 PM

I also did mine on jack stands. The O2s gave me a fit.

Bill

revived · 09-09-2014, 09:21 PM

Jack stands ftw

BenningJ · 09-10-2014, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Did mine on Rhino ramps...no problemo

+1

ytown87 · 09-10-2014, 11:13 AM

jack stands here. like mentioned above the O2 censors were a beast to get out. GM stripped the threads and jammed them on making it almost impossible to work with. a second set of hands will help wonders as well

09-08-2014, 09:28 PM	#1
JRC Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 9	Header install question. I have been looking for confirmation whether you can easily install LS3/99 headers with the car on jack stands? I don't have access to host. Any feedback would be great. Thanks. Last edited by JRC; 09-09-2014 at 07:33 AM.

09-08-2014, 10:06 PM	#2
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Yes, easily. Jacked the rear up as well, did headers and full exhaust. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216262 __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

09-08-2014, 10:13 PM	#3
rdrfronty Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE CRUSH Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 298	Did my LT headers this summer with the front on 10" ramps and the back tires sitting on about a 3" tall stack of wood plywood. This is on my 1LE. No issues at all. Wouldn't want to do it any lower than that though. So if your jack stands will raise the front of the body at least 10", you should be just fine. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE 6-Speed ----------------------------- Kong Ported Supercharger, Nick Williams 103mm Throttle Body, Roto-fab Big Gulp CAI, Kooks 2" LT Headers, AWE 3" Touring Exhaust, Cordes Expansion Tank, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, MS Tuning -- 661whp & 684ftlbs

09-08-2014, 10:44 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Did mine on Rhino ramps...no problemo __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

09-09-2014, 12:07 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	took me 1.5hrs to do them on stands. I took the plugs out too. The oil dipstick tube is a pain to find the hole to put it back in. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-09-2014, 07:25 AM	#6
JRC Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 9	Thanks for the feedback. I will put in my order this week.

09-09-2014, 09:53 AM	#8
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	Just a little more work.. no big deal though

09-09-2014, 01:20 PM	#9
954camaro Drives: Camaro SS/RS inferno red interior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 817 View My Garage	Make sure your engine is a little warm because when I did mine one bolt stripped and was stuck in the block. However, me being me I sat there for a hour turning the damn thread with vice grips with the littlest space possible.but it was worth it at the end P.s based on what brand headers you will get will determine if it will be easy or not because the clearance will change a little with each header. __________________ SoFlo Muscle Car Group Miami/Broward

09-09-2014, 02:44 PM	#10
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	I did it on jack stand. Be sure to jack the car as high as you can. Be safe and put jackstand as many as you need. My 2" headers needed some hammer smoothing on the heat shield. Take your time and enjoy. Remove spark plug as precaution too. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

09-09-2014, 05:59 PM	#11
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I also did mine on jack stands. The O2s gave me a fit. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

09-09-2014, 09:21 PM	#12
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	Jack stands ftw __________________

09-10-2014, 11:13 AM	#14
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	jack stands here. like mentioned above the O2 censors were a beast to get out. GM stripped the threads and jammed them on making it almost impossible to work with. a second set of hands will help wonders as well __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.