Question: headers question

BamBam87 · 11-04-2009, 03:41 AM

when i get my headers and i get ready to put them on........do i have to take the engine out or can i leave the engine in and change it like that? i know there isnt alot of room on the sides but i wasnt all the way sure.

SSDEUCE · 11-04-2009, 07:25 AM

engine stays in the car some brands slide in from top or bottom don't freak though if you need to dent a tube or two there not all perfect

NoscamaroSS · 11-04-2009, 10:32 AM

Read:

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117548

shady milkman · 11-04-2009, 12:59 PM

keep the engine in..you will free up quite a bit of room when you take the old exhaust out....go from the bottom ....check your clearances before you bolt the headers completely up..some trimming might be needed...and while you are there..change your motor mounts...TRUST ME!

SMWS6TA · 11-04-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoscamaroSS

Read:

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117548

Chuckie above and my thread below should answer all your questions. But if you have any feel free to ask.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122035

SMWS6TA · 11-04-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BamBam87

when i get my headers and i get ready to put them on........do i have to take the engine out or can i leave the engine in and change it like that? i know there isnt alot of room on the sides but i wasnt all the way sure.

What are you putting in, LTs, Mids, shorties?

BamBam87 · 11-04-2009, 02:07 PM

you know im not really sure what kind i want to put. i dont know all my options yet but now that i know i have to pick from LT's, mids and shorties.......so what is the normal pick for a person trying to get headers?

shady milkman · 11-04-2009, 02:13 PM

dont take this the wrong way..but you might be over your head a little on installing these headers..that is unless you can use a lift..are comfortable with a sawzall or getting under your car and jacking your car pretty high.

BamBam87 · 11-04-2009, 02:22 PM

i dont have a problem doing any of the maintance. i just want to know whats best before i get it. i know i can jack my car up pretty good on my jacks that i know of and using a sawzall.......that should be fun as hell. i just dont want to mess anything up so i am just double checking by asking

TransAm11973 · 11-04-2009, 07:02 PM

you wont have to take the engine out, some people have had to notch their k member though. Also try and get gm gaskets if you can.

***Y2KPewterSS*** · 11-04-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TransAm11973

you wont have to take the engine out, some people have had to notch their k member though. Also try and get gm gaskets if you can.

x2

SMWS6TA · 11-05-2009, 01:30 PM

If emissions are not a problem get LT's, 3" ORY (Off Road Y-pipe), Cut Cats, and get either a CAT Back System or not.

I have cut my CATs and have a Magnaflow muffler

***Spaz*** · 11-05-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamBam87

you know im not really sure what kind i want to put. i dont know all my options yet but now that i know i have to pick from LT's, mids and shorties.......so what is the normal pick for a person trying to get headers?

LT's by far.... mids and shorties are imo a waste of money... check out eh ebay header thread... that's what i got $220.00 to my door...

BirdCountry02 · 11-06-2009, 09:45 PM

You'll be fine with the engine in, read the sticky it'll help alot. Just know when your done, your gonna wanna delete your AC

11-04-2009, 03:41 AM	#1
BamBam87 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north central illinois Posts: 74 2001 trans am ws6 artic white	headers question when i get my headers and i get ready to put them on........do i have to take the engine out or can i leave the engine in and change it like that? i know there isnt alot of room on the sides but i wasnt all the way sure.

11-04-2009, 07:25 AM	#2
SSDEUCE Master Tech Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: crownsville MD Posts: 90 2001 camaro ss navy blue metalic	engine stays in the car some brands slide in from top or bottom don't freak though if you need to dent a tube or two there not all perfect Last edited by SSDEUCE; 11-04-2009 at 07:49 PM.

11-04-2009, 10:32 AM	#3
NoscamaroSS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durant, Okla Posts: 601 2002 Camaro NBM	Read: http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117548 __________________ 02 Camaro Heads, Cam, True duals, Performabuilt tranny, & 3500 convertor, HSW plate kit. 10.90@ 125mph

11-05-2009, 01:30 PM	#12
SMWS6TA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Loxley Al Age: 38 Posts: 1,694 98 T/A Not Stock Anymore! Navy Blue Metallic	If emissions are not a problem get LT's, 3" ORY (Off Road Y-pipe), Cut Cats, and get either a CAT Back System or not. I have cut my CATs and have a Magnaflow muffler __________________ 98" Navy Blue Metallic Trans Am, MSD wires, NGK TR55 plugs, Ceramic Coated Pacesetter LT Headers, Texas Speed ORY, Magnaflow Muffler, with Free Mods: Throttle Body Pass, Clutch Hose, Free Air. Wanting MoooOOOORRRR!!!!

11-04-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
shady milkman King 0f n00bz Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shepherd, Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 8,741 98' trans am blacker then wesleysnipes	keep the engine in..you will free up quite a bit of room when you take the old exhaust out....go from the bottom ....check your clearances before you bolt the headers completely up..some trimming might be needed...and while you are there..change your motor mounts...TRUST ME!

11-04-2009, 02:07 PM	#7
BamBam87 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north central illinois Posts: 74 2001 trans am ws6 artic white	you know im not really sure what kind i want to put. i dont know all my options yet but now that i know i have to pick from LT's, mids and shorties.......so what is the normal pick for a person trying to get headers?

11-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#8
shady milkman King 0f n00bz Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shepherd, Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 8,741 98' trans am blacker then wesleysnipes	dont take this the wrong way..but you might be over your head a little on installing these headers..that is unless you can use a lift..are comfortable with a sawzall or getting under your car and jacking your car pretty high.

11-04-2009, 02:22 PM	#9
BamBam87 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north central illinois Posts: 74 2001 trans am ws6 artic white	i dont have a problem doing any of the maintance. i just want to know whats best before i get it. i know i can jack my car up pretty good on my jacks that i know of and using a sawzall.......that should be fun as hell. i just dont want to mess anything up so i am just double checking by asking

11-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#10
TransAm11973 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in my Trans Am Posts: 2,600 2000 Trans Am WS6 Black	you wont have to take the engine out, some people have had to notch their k member though. Also try and get gm gaskets if you can.

11-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#14
BirdCountry02 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Age: 21 Posts: 513 2002 Trans Am M6 Maple Red Metallic	You'll be fine with the engine in, read the sticky it'll help alot. Just know when your done, your gonna wanna delete your AC