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08-26-2003, 05:10 AM

mastertrixter

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Car: 82 z-28

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ease of header install

alright, i'm think i'm going to go with the hedman long tubes PN# 68460.

These would be going on an L69 that is being swapped into an 82 z28.

What modification would i have to do to get these to install properly. And how easy is it going to be to put the headers on while putting the engine in.

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08-26-2003, 08:03 AM

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LT's are a pain, but if you PM Timsz2882 im sure he will give you the info he did on his lg4 in his 82.

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08-31-2003, 02:49 PM

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are shortie headers a lot easier to install? and do long tubes have a better flow?

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08-31-2003, 05:44 PM

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set the headers in place or get some friends to hold them while you slowly lower the motor in

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09-01-2003, 09:45 PM

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Re: ease of header install

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ease of header install.

On our cars, there's usually no such thing.

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09-02-2003, 11:46 PM

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set the headers in place or get some friends to hold them while you slowly lower the motor in

There came a point in my header install when I was thinking that pulling my motor and slaping the headers on the dropping it back in would have been easier then trying to get to those rear bolts. lol.

To others I have a new Idea. Get a grinder with a cut off wheel and find a welder shop. Buy some wrenches and stuff ya need, Cut those tools up and make you the perfect header wrench having the welder weld the peices together. Strongly so they wont bend. If I had like a 2ft twisted wrench... life would be easier.