BBK longtube install

[DJT03GT]

Hey guys, bout to install some BBK longtubes, my friend just did this 2 weeks ago and mentioned something about the oil dip stick having to be replaced. Any ideas\comments as to what he was talkin about? thanks...

 

[StangLou]

Mine didnt need to be replaced . It needed to be taken off, but it went right back on.

 

[doveman]

http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml#40

check this site out. im about to do the same thing in about 2 wks. post up or email me any info that you think would be helpful and tell me how they are.

-dove

 

[DJT03GT]

hmmm....he said you needed one that was more flexable...i dunno, but thanks for the hints.

 

[fr96ss]

anyone who takes the k member out to put headers on is on drugs! IMO
It can be done with the k in the car.

 

[DJT03GT]

he never touched the K member

 

[CottonBurnerz]

watch out for that EGR tube... it was my nightmare.

I would buy new OEM header gasket while you're at it.. save your time in the long run.. I learned that the hard way.

 

[Daves4.6GT]

I didnt touch the K either.....

Dave

 

[mag_wheels]

Dipstick will go back in, but it was a pain... lots of twisting, wiggling and jiggling... sorta like Britney Spears I guess... but I did get it back in.
I did damage the o-ring on the end of the dipstick and I had to replace it.

The EGR can be painful too... If you disconnect it from the top, then hook it up to the header, then reconnect it to the top you should be okay. That's what I had to do. Otherwise, I couldn't get the dang threads started.

 

[StangLou]

On mine we connected the EGR to the header first then reconnected it to the car. Otherwise its almost impossible.

No you dont NEED to drop the K member, but it makes it a ton easier. Instead of taking 6+ hours, it was done along with a clutch install in 3 hours