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steveww · 08-31-2015, 11:44 AM

Hello, I need some help with header install
I have all the tools and feel Like I can do this with no problem except no way to raise up car 2 feet as everyone says.

I had a pit at work that cannot be used now!

I just invested $85.00 in tools including a torque wrench and O2 wrench ect and was wondering if anyone has either a lift, 2 foot floor jacks or a pit that they would not mind sharing to help a fellow Camaro guy out.

I know this is asking a lot but thought what do I have to lose

thanks
Steve

angryv6 · 09-11-2015, 09:25 AM

I just installed headers on my 13 and it was a PIA but well worth it. Just make sure you have tall enough jack stands and a whole lot of patience. It took me the weekend to do it because I only had one set of floor jacks. I had erverything removed and headers in place without the extra set of stands. My buddy came by the next day to help me finish the rest. Also check out the v8 and the DIY sections, there is information on what worked for people who installed their own.

Red2014SS · 09-11-2015, 10:28 AM

If you can hold off until Monday or Tuesday, I'll drive up and lend a hand. Several people have said they just used ramps. I can bring a set.

Ryanbabz71 · 09-13-2015, 11:09 AM

you dont need 24" of clearance. I did mine on race ramps and used my low profile jack. Maybe got it 18-20" and it was fine.

steveww · 09-14-2015, 11:14 AM

Thanks Guys I appreciate the support. I was off work last week and did not check this site. I actually got them done. used 3 ton Floor jack and 2 6 ton Jack stands that went over 20" everything went ok. It was a PIA though. I had some help from below. I could not have done this SOLO.. Car sounds and runs great. ..

thanks again

08-31-2015, 11:44 AM	#1
steveww RUSH TWO Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 223	Cincinnati Need help with header install Hello, I need some help with header install I have all the tools and feel Like I can do this with no problem except no way to raise up car 2 feet as everyone says. I had a pit at work that cannot be used now! I just invested $85.00 in tools including a torque wrench and O2 wrench ect and was wondering if anyone has either a lift, 2 foot floor jacks or a pit that they would not mind sharing to help a fellow Camaro guy out. I know this is asking a lot but thought what do I have to lose thanks Steve __________________ Window tint, Clear bra, 1 7/8 Headers with Hi-flow cats, ADM Performance-CAI, Slotted/Drilled Rotors with Ceramic carbon fiber pads. Painted Calipers, Drag wheels, Outlaw Catback Quad tips, CFD Shifter with Leather boot upgrade, LSA Supercharger, AEM AFR Gauge

09-11-2015, 09:25 AM	#2
angryv6 Lake Erie Monster Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 917	I just installed headers on my 13 and it was a PIA but well worth it. Just make sure you have tall enough jack stands and a whole lot of patience. It took me the weekend to do it because I only had one set of floor jacks. I had erverything removed and headers in place without the extra set of stands. My buddy came by the next day to help me finish the rest. Also check out the v8 and the DIY sections, there is information on what worked for people who installed their own. __________________ Everything I say is to be taken as an opinion and not fact so don't get upset over words that spill out of my head. GO CAVS!

09-11-2015, 10:28 AM	#3
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	If you can hold off until Monday or Tuesday, I'll drive up and lend a hand. Several people have said they just used ramps. I can bring a set. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

09-13-2015, 11:09 AM	#4
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	you dont need 24" of clearance. I did mine on race ramps and used my low profile jack. Maybe got it 18-20" and it was fine. __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

09-14-2015, 11:14 AM	#5
steveww RUSH TWO Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 223	Thanks Guys I appreciate the support. I was off work last week and did not check this site. I actually got them done. used 3 ton Floor jack and 2 6 ton Jack stands that went over 20" everything went ok. It was a PIA though. I had some help from below. I could not have done this SOLO.. Car sounds and runs great. .. thanks again __________________ Window tint, Clear bra, 1 7/8 Headers with Hi-flow cats, ADM Performance-CAI, Slotted/Drilled Rotors with Ceramic carbon fiber pads. Painted Calipers, Drag wheels, Outlaw Catback Quad tips, CFD Shifter with Leather boot upgrade, LSA Supercharger, AEM AFR Gauge