do it yourself header install or not

[stanggt00]

ok guys question do you think a header install can be done by and so so self made mechanic over the weekend

just need to know if the job is that hard that maybe i should not even attempt to try and solo it

i can't find a fcking shop here in maryland ( well round the baltimore area and surroundings) that will touch the car with o/r mid's

so i am thinking of getting all new tools and doing this install on my own over the week-end

but i dont want to get stuck or some thing crazy and not be able to get the car back in working order by monday when i need it for work

 

[bdcardinal]

its not really that difficult. the most complicated part of the job is getting the k-member lined back up perfectly.

 

[laxdman20]

Are they long tubes or shorties? I did my long tubes in my buddies garage up in college park. It was not the easiest thing in the world, but if you got a buddy working with you, you should be alright.

 

[Stang|ess]

+1. the job I did prior to installing my headers was my midpipe and it took me 5 hours so I'm not exactly a good mech. my headers took me about 13 hours and its very straight foward. disassembly is very easy, the only hard part was getting the kmember back on. that sucker weighs more than me.

invite some friends, have all your tools right there, beer, and have it done in no time. don't forget gaskets.

 

[hognutz]

if you have two people should not be a problem. just make sure you understand the job first. if you paranoid about the time start the job solo on friday evening.

 

[stanggt00]

thats what i am going to do start the job on friday after work i am still collecting tools for the job i have 2 jackstands/2 wheel ramps / 2 jacks
and an array of ratchets and wrenches and such going to spray the car down with wd40 on thursday and friday morning

should be able to get my brothers to help me with this
i guess once you do it once you will always know how to do it

question i have heard remove the k-member and i have heard do it with out removing the k-member anyone ???

 

[Stang|ess]

just remove it. you'll spend more time trying to reach the bolts by leaving it in place.

just a tip, after you're done installing the headers, warm the car up and retorque down the bolts. you'll thank me

 

[bdcardinal]

dont waste your time with WD40. use PB Blaster, its a lot better.

 

[stanggt00]

thxs guys for the advise i needed the boost in confidents

i love working on cars but i have found at times it has taken me more then a little bit of time to get the job done granted it has made me wiser as a self mechanic want-a-be...........

wish me luck

 

[mity2]

look at the how to write up on Fensweet.com. its pretty accurate. i followed it, and it helped greatly

 

[stanggt00]

hehe thxs again people and i am printing up that and 2 other write ups even ass i type this

 

[laxdman20]

One more thing, if you can find it use Liquid Wrench. I found it to work better then PB Blast and WAY better the WD-40. Oh and if you can get them in time, get the stage 8 header locking bolts.

 

[stanggt00]

well i have time its raining the whole weekend so i am still collecting tools going to see if i can get started on this next friday i am hoping its not going to rain again next weekend

and were do i get the stage 8 locking bolts i was thinking of just reusing the old bolts

 

[blackink00]

dont use the old bolts. thats a nono. you can get some stage 8s at summitracing.com also while your there you might wanna pick up some copper gaskets for the headers. also do you got some o2 extenders.

 

[Sable]

Do you have the links to the write-ups?
I would be interested in getting those myself.
Headers are probably our next move too.
Keep us posted on your results!!
Good luck!

 

[mity2]

Do you have the links to the write-ups?
I would be interested in getting those myself.
Headers are probably our next move too.
Keep us posted on your results!!
Good luck!

Fnsweet BBK LT install write up

 

[laxdman20]

Make sure you drop the K member. I didnt and my install was probably a whole lot harder than it should have been.

 

[billfisher]

do it all yourself.

 

[stanggt00]

ok i just ordered the bolts from summit got my some liquid wrench
got to go to pepboys to get a sht load of tools for the job tools i need to get anyways

i got copper gaskets and o2 extenders when i ordered the headers

will keep you guys posted on how i make out

 

[sonicwhite]

Save yourself some major cash or don't do it at all. I had Midas do mine, boy I wish I never would have. I had no one in the area that really new anything about Stangs, let alone headers.