Header Install Tips - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

weissyboy · 12-09-2010, 09:07 PM

Tomorrow I'm going to attempt to install my American Racing Headers onto the car. I have read and printed off the DIY. I am just wondering if anyone has tips, tricks, or something they would do differently if they were to do it again. I will be using jackstands and jacks since I dont have a lift. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Soundwave · 12-09-2010, 10:48 PM

Just make sure you get as much clearance as possible with your jack stands. I did mine the same way in my garage and it would have chopped an hour and a some back aches if I would of had an extra 2"-3" of clearance. Other than that it's extremely straightforward. Take your time as with any install!

blake-b · 12-10-2010, 01:16 AM

The hardest part was getting the green clips undone at the back of each head. I did it by myself in my garage with a floor jack and jackstands. Use bungee cords or a rope system to help you pull them up while you are underneath the car unless you have a helper. You also don't need to undo the steering shaft.

Rcfiddy1 · 12-10-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake-b

The hardest part was getting the green clips undone at the back of each head. I did it by myself in my garage with a floor jack and jackstands. Use bungee cords or a rope system to help you pull them up while you are underneath the car unless you have a helper. You also don't need to undo the steering shaft.

I spent more time trying to get these clips undone then removing the stock manifold.

Don't forget the dipstick....

12-09-2010, 09:07 PM	#1
weissyboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 14 View My Garage	Header Install Tips Tomorrow I'm going to attempt to install my American Racing Headers onto the car. I have read and printed off the DIY. I am just wondering if anyone has tips, tricks, or something they would do differently if they were to do it again. I will be using jackstands and jacks since I dont have a lift. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

12-09-2010, 10:48 PM	#2
Soundwave Drives: Camaro SS(2)/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 451 View My Garage	Just make sure you get as much clearance as possible with your jack stands. I did mine the same way in my garage and it would have chopped an hour and a some back aches if I would of had an extra 2"-3" of clearance. Other than that it's extremely straightforward. Take your time as with any install! __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OBX Longtube Header Install review (with clips)	Smike47	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	50	03-01-2011 10:23 AM
Header install	Smoky10	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	7	10-18-2010 10:47 PM
L99 Header to tips	siriusdish	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	10	07-27-2010 04:56 PM
Pinging sound while car warms up after header install.	Jakefeb3	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	39	01-11-2010 08:07 PM
Pinging sound while car warms up after header install	Jakefeb3	Camaro Issues / Problems \| Warranty Discussions \| TSB and Recalls	2	12-05-2009 06:48 AM

12-10-2010, 01:16 AM	#3
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	The hardest part was getting the green clips undone at the back of each head. I did it by myself in my garage with a floor jack and jackstands. Use bungee cords or a rope system to help you pull them up while you are underneath the car unless you have a helper. You also don't need to undo the steering shaft.