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devildoc · 12-02-2009, 08:36 AM

Okay, so I have access to a full lift and a huge selection of tools. Is it as simple as raising the car and literally unbolting the headers, removing the gasket, replacing gasket on new headers and then bolting back on?

If so I will do myself. Otherwise I don't know if I trust myself....

noisemker · 12-02-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by devildoc

Okay, so I have access to a full lift and a huge selection of tools. Is it as simple as raising the car and literally unbolting the headers, removing the gasket, replacing gasket on new headers and then bolting back on?

If so I will do myself. Otherwise I don't know if I trust myself....

As far as I know thats what it involves.... also there was a thread or comment somewhere on here about using special replacment bolts that dont expand and contract, that you should probably use to replace the stock ones with.

deljaso · 12-02-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by devildoc

Okay, so I have access to a full lift and a huge selection of tools. Is it as simple as raising the car and literally unbolting the headers, removing the gasket, replacing gasket on new headers and then bolting back on?

If so I will do myself. Otherwise I don't know if I trust myself....

I saw an article somewhere on LT installs, and you do have to remove some stuff to get at the headers. If I remember correctly, the oil dipstick tube and spark plug wires, and one or more wiring harnesses were taken out/disconnected in order to make room.

Edit: found it: http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...0_Camaro_SS/98
It's for an SS, but I don't think it would be that much different. Remove everything in the way, remove old part, put in new one, connect everything back up.

mrray13 · 12-02-2009, 09:26 AM

From the looks of my car, a lift is needed, or jackstands. One will have to remove heatshields, possibly the dipstick tube and of course, the old manifolds. The factory gasket is steel from the looks of it, hopefully, it'll be reuseable. One can reuse the stock hardware, but I might opt for ARP studs, and some antisieze! We'll see when I get to that point.

I didn't see any harnesses that would need removed, nor will the sparkplugs have to come out. If there are any harnesses that are in the way, they won't be hard to get out of the way, and if the plugs do have to come out, I might drop some E3s in.

esperman · 12-02-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrray13

Yep, just ordered from MRT! Hopefully will see them soon, will do a few dyno runs then too!! Can't wait for this upgrade!!

Glad you took the plunge! These shorties will most likely be my final mod for awhile. I'm looking forward to your impressions once installed!

montej23 · 12-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Sounds like you have a good plan going i am interested in seeing this mod done before i decide on if i want to do this mod. I am looking to reach 300 rwhp as well getting a CAI, headers, tune, exhaust

chris@borla · 12-02-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauwulf

Man... shorties take about an hour to install on this car! There's tons of room to work in there... you could do that yourself if you have a decent set of sockets and extensions!

+1 super easy job. There is so much room.

67 GTO · 12-02-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chris@borla

+1 super easy job. There is so much room.

Is Borla producing the GMPP shorties?

devildoc · 12-02-2009, 01:21 PM

Don't know who is producing them yet....

mrray13 · 12-02-2009, 01:39 PM

GMPP has shorties? Hmmmm..oh well, hopefully the JBAs will be here soon! I will indeed give a full review, dyno results and vid clips of exhaust note, before and after!

Easy Go · 12-02-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrray13

GMPP has shorties?

for the V8 - not for the V6

chris@borla · 12-02-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 GTO

Is Borla producing the GMPP shorties?

Yes we are. The V6 headers will be out very soon.

Easy Go · 12-02-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chris@borla

Yes we are. The V6 headers will be out very soon.

Chris - this is great news! Especially if GM backs up the installation, warranty, etc.

trudawg660 · 12-02-2009, 02:49 PM

i just looked at the price of borla's SS headers and they are really expensive.

12-02-2009, 08:36 AM	#15
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Okay, so I have access to a full lift and a huge selection of tools. Is it as simple as raising the car and literally unbolting the headers, removing the gasket, replacing gasket on new headers and then bolting back on? If so I will do myself. Otherwise I don't know if I trust myself.... __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

12-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#23
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Don't know who is producing them yet.... __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

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mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	From the looks of my car, a lift is needed, or jackstands. One will have to remove heatshields, possibly the dipstick tube and of course, the old manifolds. The factory gasket is steel from the looks of it, hopefully, it'll be reuseable. One can reuse the stock hardware, but I might opt for ARP studs, and some antisieze! We'll see when I get to that point. I didn't see any harnesses that would need removed, nor will the sparkplugs have to come out. If there are any harnesses that are in the way, they won't be hard to get out of the way, and if the plugs do have to come out, I might drop some E3s in.

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12-02-2009, 02:49 PM	#28
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	i just looked at the price of borla's SS headers and they are really expensive.