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AdamCzap · 03-06-2010, 09:14 AM

I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering if anyone can provide advice for me on this because my car has the factory ground effects and I'm worried about not having enough clearance.

I currently own 2 rhino ramps but not jackstands. Would it be possible to do this job with the rhino ramps? Any specific recommendations for the job?

I have the tools necessary and more or less know my way around down there. (that's what she said)

BUMBLEB · 03-06-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering if anyone can provide advice for me on this because my car has the factory ground effects and I'm worried about not having enough clearance.

I currently own 2 rhino ramps but not jackstands. Would it be possible to do this job with the rhino ramps? Any specific recommendations for the job?

I have the tools necessary and more or less know my way around down there. (that's what she said)

It would be real tight if your installing long tube's,I think you better get it jacked up at least 2 feet to get enough clearance.Just be carefull with stands that high

Russell James · 03-06-2010, 10:49 AM

Your going to want 4 jackstands. Can't go wrong buying jackstands, you will have uses for them the rest of your life. Some of the ones in my garage are over 30 years old.

Do the stuff on top, while the car is low. Then get it up high on jackstands. Keeping it level is much better, so 4.

Then, what I do when working on tall jackstands is put the ramps back under the front tires just in case. I also leave the floor jack under the crossmember with just a hair of weight on it. The weight will be on the jackstands but you've got the jack under there and the ramps, just in case.

I go way over board on safety when under my cars in the driveway, but haven't squished myself yet. And I can work by myself at my own pace without worry.

AdamCzap · 03-06-2010, 11:23 AM

thanks Russell! i definitely want to make sure i'm being safe about it!

JANNETTYRACING · 03-06-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

thanks Russell! i definitely want to make sure i'm being safe about it!

YES, PLEASE BE SAFE, we don't need any FLAT members.

fcu678 · 03-06-2010, 04:39 PM

You shouldn't have any problems clearing the ground effects. We just did mine today but we were up on a rack with it. Plenty of clearance the longest part was adjusting the exhaust tips to center in the openings. We played with that for over an hour but it was worth it.

1977and2010 · 03-06-2010, 07:54 PM

I got some 2 x 12s and screwed them to the bottom of my rhino ramps. Some guys are using 2 x 10s staggered for oil changes. Just modified that idea a bit. Drove up on those and then used Jack stands for the rear. Plenty of room then. Just use a small step ladder to work underhood. Worked for me by myself.

LT1Jeep · 03-06-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fcu678

... We played with that for over an hour but it was worth it.

ditto on the tip adjustments to get it nice.

and the stupid dipstick tube was hard to see where it went back since its so tight near the starter and heatshield.

def want enough room to maneuver under the car without a problem. good luck.

Jeanius · 03-06-2010, 11:23 PM

Mine was up on ramps, so the tire was maybe 1 foot off the ground, I did it myself, used tie wraps to hold the headers in place while I got out from underneath the car to bolt them up, took me about 3.5 hours

AdamCzap · 03-07-2010, 02:13 AM

dude, i totally stripped out an O2 sensor today doing this job. luckily i was able to hit up sears store and snag a 3/4" thread cutting tool and cut me a new one!

i can't even believe how awesome it sounds with my noweeds kit. it makes me want to kick my mom in the face!

-adam

Bell040 · 03-07-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

...... it makes me want to kick my mom in the face!

-adam

jsharp · 04-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Sound clips adam I have kooks long tubes with cats and noweeds all to install this weekend into monday.

tjbusa · 04-23-2010, 09:59 PM

I changed mine out with long tubes in my garage, each wheel 4 inches off the ground was plenty. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58363

n2oSS · 04-23-2010, 10:31 PM

I put on the Dynatech longtubes a couple weeks ago. Warning my way isn't the safest.

First unbolt the flanges on the cats then un bolt headers leaving a bolt in each side to hold while ya get ready to drop. Then me and my buddy got two regular jackstands, used a floor jack and lifted front of car to max height of jackstands. We were able to remove the stock headers at that height.

On installing headers, we first loosely hung cats on new headers so they could swivel. Then had to raise jack above max limit of stands probally another 6 inches. moved headers from bottom of car up, i pushed up while buddy was up top guiding the header. I must say it went back up pretty easy. Next i moved cats into stock exhaust flanges. friend then put gasket on and started two bolts, repeated on next side. Lowered car once we and all tools were clear and tightened it all up.

Took about two hours total and most of that time was trying to remember where we set tools.

03-06-2010, 09:14 AM	#1
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	installing headers in driveway - which jacks/ramps?? I know this question has been asked before, but I'm wondering if anyone can provide advice for me on this because my car has the factory ground effects and I'm worried about not having enough clearance. I currently own 2 rhino ramps but not jackstands. Would it be possible to do this job with the rhino ramps? Any specific recommendations for the job? I have the tools necessary and more or less know my way around down there. (that's what she said)

03-06-2010, 11:23 PM	#9
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Mine was up on ramps, so the tire was maybe 1 foot off the ground, I did it myself, used tie wraps to hold the headers in place while I got out from underneath the car to bolt them up, took me about 3.5 hours __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

04-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#12
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Sound clips adam I have kooks long tubes with cats and noweeds all to install this weekend into monday. __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

04-23-2010, 09:59 PM	#13
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I changed mine out with long tubes in my garage, each wheel 4 inches off the ground was plenty. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58363 __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

04-23-2010, 10:31 PM	#14
n2oSS Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 View My Garage	I put on the Dynatech longtubes a couple weeks ago. Warning my way isn't the safest. First unbolt the flanges on the cats then un bolt headers leaving a bolt in each side to hold while ya get ready to drop. Then me and my buddy got two regular jackstands, used a floor jack and lifted front of car to max height of jackstands. We were able to remove the stock headers at that height. On installing headers, we first loosely hung cats on new headers so they could swivel. Then had to raise jack above max limit of stands probally another 6 inches. moved headers from bottom of car up, i pushed up while buddy was up top guiding the header. I must say it went back up pretty easy. Next i moved cats into stock exhaust flanges. friend then put gasket on and started two bolts, repeated on next side. Lowered car once we and all tools were clear and tightened it all up. Took about two hours total and most of that time was trying to remember where we set tools. __________________ Mods: Dynatech Headers, High flow cats, MSD 8.5 wires, magnaflow bullits, Halltech intake, SCT tuner, maggie tvs 2300, Jannetty Tune, BMR driveshaft safety loop, Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt rear trailing arms, Pfadt rear tie rod, ACT Twin Disc Clutch, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft. Appearance Mods: AAC Concept Sidemarkers, P13W Plasma LED Bulbs, Iforged Classics 20". Next Mods: Cam and Fuel System.

03-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Your going to want 4 jackstands. Can't go wrong buying jackstands, you will have uses for them the rest of your life. Some of the ones in my garage are over 30 years old. Do the stuff on top, while the car is low. Then get it up high on jackstands. Keeping it level is much better, so 4. Then, what I do when working on tall jackstands is put the ramps back under the front tires just in case. I also leave the floor jack under the crossmember with just a hair of weight on it. The weight will be on the jackstands but you've got the jack under there and the ramps, just in case. I go way over board on safety when under my cars in the driveway, but haven't squished myself yet. And I can work by myself at my own pace without worry.

03-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	thanks Russell! i definitely want to make sure i'm being safe about it!

03-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#6
fcu678 5Th Gen (Craig) Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 765 View My Garage	You shouldn't have any problems clearing the ground effects. We just did mine today but we were up on a rack with it. Plenty of clearance the longest part was adjusting the exhaust tips to center in the openings. We played with that for over an hour but it was worth it.

03-06-2010, 07:54 PM	#7
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	I got some 2 x 12s and screwed them to the bottom of my rhino ramps. Some guys are using 2 x 10s staggered for oil changes. Just modified that idea a bit. Drove up on those and then used Jack stands for the rear. Plenty of room then. Just use a small step ladder to work underhood. Worked for me by myself.

03-07-2010, 02:13 AM	#10
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	dude, i totally stripped out an O2 sensor today doing this job. luckily i was able to hit up sears store and snag a 3/4" thread cutting tool and cut me a new one! i can't even believe how awesome it sounds with my noweeds kit. it makes me want to kick my mom in the face! -adam

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