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Help! Header install

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David93

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I am installing bbk longtubes on my 93 cobra. first, is there a way to remove the stock h-pipe from the stock headers without cutting something? the bolts are frozen, and there is absolutly no access to the top nuts/bolts (pinched between h-pipe, body, and trans). also, what does the air tube connect with on the new h-pipe, or what should I do with it? thanks for any help
 

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if you follow the air tube line from the headers, it will lead u to under the passenger side header. you can disconnect it from there.
get some of the penetrating fluid. i forgot which brand but its the one in a yellow can that can break free anything. i tried it and it works great.
if you use a foot long extension with a 3/4in socket (i believe thats the size), you can fit it in there. i managed to get it around the pre-cats with no problems.
 

Ranchero5.0

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There is no easy way to get out of your situation. I usually try to snap the bolts, but have had to cut the headers apart with a sawsall. Pretty ugly but it got the job done.

Jamie
 
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