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Medi0cr3 · 08-28-2012, 11:08 PM

Looking for an average time of install completion of headers. I'm also curious of any issues that arouse during install or anything that you weren't ready for.

I got some borla LTs no cats and I'm tryin to play my days and see how the install goes. Also what do people recommend for tuning with these headers?

tia

kevin1106 · 08-28-2012, 11:18 PM

Install is 2-3 hours. Be sure to remove your spark plugs...

Tune, I used a diablo sport and had a guy tune it through email for 100 bucks....

The 2010 Sin · 08-28-2012, 11:31 PM

If its your first time but you're mechanically inclined 2 hours. I did mine full swap from turn off to start up in 2 hours on race ramps. the second set I time in just about an hour.

lay out your tools before hand tho makes life easy. I didn't remove my plugs I was just careful not to bump them. The recommend you remove them so you dont hit and crack one.

The Blue Ox · 08-28-2012, 11:31 PM

Depending if you have a jack and jack stands or access to a car lift,prolly looking at least 4 hrs or give yourself at least a day! Sure want to get it tuned after long tubes!I know there are a lot of good tuners out there but I would strongly recommend Nelson Performance out of San Antonio,they done an excellent job on my 350 vortec sbilverado ! You can also check out LS1.com!

caverman · 08-29-2012, 12:12 AM

I would plan for about 4 hours with the help of a friend. That's about what I remember the first time I did a set. Better to plan for 4 and it take 2 than the opposite.

For tuning, if you don't have reputable person to take it to locally you should call Jannetty Racing and do one of their mail order tunes for about $400.

Denis · 08-29-2012, 12:24 AM

Mine took three. Make sure u remove your plugs!!

TheNewCzar · 08-29-2012, 12:25 AM

Plan on a little under 4 hours and a 12 pack of beer.

lynxone · 08-29-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewCzar

Plan on a little under 4 hours and a 12 pack of beer.

or 6 hours and a 24 pack

11TexaSS · 08-29-2012, 12:38 AM

Mine took 2hrs.

2SS45th · 08-29-2012, 12:43 AM

I did mine in an hour with a lift and air tools. I didn't remove the plugs, I was just careful not to bump them. I also didn't disconnect the battery, not sure why I needed to really.

MarylandSpeed · 08-29-2012, 01:00 AM

Takes us about 2 hours here

Eli · 08-29-2012, 10:44 AM

Took me a little over 4 hours with several interruptions form my 1 and 2 year old. I was in no paticular hurry and did the install with hand tools on jack stands. The passenger manifold bolts were a PITA. Id reccomend getting a decent swivel for your extensions. Other then that not having a second set of hands leads to a lot of up and down that increases the install time exponentially.

E.T. · 08-29-2012, 11:12 AM

Hell, it took me all day long. Did it on ramps, it was 100 degrees out and it was my first time installing headers on a vehicle. It really wasn't hard. The one really tricky part was putting the oil dipstick tube back in place. Good luck with that!

Medi0cr3 · 08-29-2012, 11:26 AM

What elae did u have to take out? I assume anything to make the task easier.

08-28-2012, 11:08 PM	#1
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	Average time to install... Headers? Looking for an average time of install completion of headers. I'm also curious of any issues that arouse during install or anything that you weren't ready for. I got some borla LTs no cats and I'm tryin to play my days and see how the install goes. Also what do people recommend for tuning with these headers? tia

08-28-2012, 11:31 PM	#3
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	If its your first time but you're mechanically inclined 2 hours. I did mine full swap from turn off to start up in 2 hours on race ramps. the second set I time in just about an hour. lay out your tools before hand tho makes life easy. I didn't remove my plugs I was just careful not to bump them. The recommend you remove them so you dont hit and crack one. __________________

08-29-2012, 12:12 AM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I would plan for about 4 hours with the help of a friend. That's about what I remember the first time I did a set. Better to plan for 4 and it take 2 than the opposite. For tuning, if you don't have reputable person to take it to locally you should call Jannetty Racing and do one of their mail order tunes for about $400. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

08-29-2012, 12:24 AM	#6
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Mine took three. Make sure u remove your plugs!! __________________

08-29-2012, 12:43 AM	#10
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I did mine in an hour with a lift and air tools. I didn't remove the plugs, I was just careful not to bump them. I also didn't disconnect the battery, not sure why I needed to really. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

08-28-2012, 11:18 PM	#2
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Install is 2-3 hours. Be sure to remove your spark plugs... Tune, I used a diablo sport and had a guy tune it through email for 100 bucks....

08-28-2012, 11:31 PM	#4
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Depending if you have a jack and jack stands or access to a car lift,prolly looking at least 4 hrs or give yourself at least a day! Sure want to get it tuned after long tubes!I know there are a lot of good tuners out there but I would strongly recommend Nelson Performance out of San Antonio,they done an excellent job on my 350 vortec sbilverado ! You can also check out LS1.com!

08-29-2012, 12:25 AM	#7
TheNewCzar Drives: 2011 SS Rally Yellow Vert, 2000 WS6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 138	Plan on a little under 4 hours and a 12 pack of beer.

08-29-2012, 12:38 AM	#9
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Mine took 2hrs.

08-29-2012, 01:00 AM	#11
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Takes us about 2 hours here

08-29-2012, 10:44 AM	#12
Eli Drives: 2011 Convertible SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Claverack, NY Posts: 71 View My Garage	Took me a little over 4 hours with several interruptions form my 1 and 2 year old. I was in no paticular hurry and did the install with hand tools on jack stands. The passenger manifold bolts were a PITA. Id reccomend getting a decent swivel for your extensions. Other then that not having a second set of hands leads to a lot of up and down that increases the install time exponentially.

08-29-2012, 11:12 AM	#13
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	Hell, it took me all day long. Did it on ramps, it was 100 degrees out and it was my first time installing headers on a vehicle. It really wasn't hard. The one really tricky part was putting the oil dipstick tube back in place. Good luck with that! __________________

08-29-2012, 11:26 AM	#14
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	What elae did u have to take out? I assume anything to make the task easier.