Results 1 to 20 of 24
-
03-14-2010, 07:17 PM #1
Ready to do headers and off road Emisssions
It is time. Need to start the serious mods. I have to do emisssions this week, and i have two years before I have to worry about them again. I want to do headers. I have the slp loudmouth catback now. I will need to replace the stock manifolds,pull the cats,install an offroad pipe,(tying into the weld/cut the muffler guy did), replace/or extend o2 sensors, replace plugs while im in there,and send my ECm off to frost to get it done. I plan on putting in the fast 90/90 intake, a cam and heads down the road. I saw the thread on HOW to put in the headers. Great sticky btw. What i need to know is what parts i am going to need. And I am seriously interested in replacing the motor mounts. I have the basic tools, any specialty things I need? You guys have all done this, what headers? what offroad Y? Can i do this?
-
03-14-2010, 07:40 PM #2
- Join Date
- Oct 2008
- Location
- Coral Springs, Fl
- Posts
- 5,774
Sunset Orange Metalic- 2001 Camaro SS
How much are you willing to spend?
-
03-14-2010, 08:05 PM #3
lots of patience and a curse bucket. some mechanics gloves, back up sockets.. I broke 3. a sawzall, good flashlight, antiseaze, some band-aids, penetrating lube, impact gun, an air ratchet (provided you have a compressor) use a lift if possible... pacestter headers work good, texas speed ORY... and yes you can do it
-
03-14-2010, 08:19 PM #4
racheting 10mm box end wrench to add to the list.
-
03-14-2010, 08:20 PM #5
Its not to bad just plan ahead and spray some PB Blaster on the header bolts a few days in a row or overnight if possible.
Mark
KYSpeed.com | FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING | PRICE MATCH | EMAIL
Kook's | American Racing Headers | Vararam | HallTech | Textralia | SPEC | McLeod | Raptor | Trick Flow | AFR | ECS
| FAST | APS | TTi | Procharger | RPM Transmission | Comp | DMH | HP Tuners | PFADT | SLP | STS
-
03-15-2010, 11:14 AM #6
-
03-15-2010, 12:20 PM #7
- Join Date
- Apr 2008
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Posts
- 7,006
1999 Formula WS6 M6-sold- 2001 Silverado Z71
If you have the money, then buy Kooks headesr, ORY, Bosch 13111 O2 sensors, TR55 plugs, and MSD wires. Thats about $1300-$1400
Make sure you have a jack that can lift the car high enough to get under it and work. As long as you have a good set of metric wrenches, deep and shallow sockets (1/4" and 3/8" drive), and ratchets. ratchet wrenches make it way easier and faster but it can be done without them.
-
03-15-2010, 12:26 PM #8
-
03-15-2010, 12:47 PM #9
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posts
- 5,823
2002 Z28 A4 NBM- Sadly now demodded :(
If you go to the "right place" all you have to pass is a code check and gas cap pressure check.
As you're OBDII they won't even open the hood.
PM me and I'll tell you which Phoenix smog check station is the best to go to.
-
03-15-2010, 12:47 PM #10
-
03-15-2010, 12:49 PM #11
-
03-15-2010, 12:50 PM #12
-
03-15-2010, 12:51 PM #13
-
03-15-2010, 12:54 PM #14
- Join Date
- Apr 2008
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Posts
- 7,006
1999 Formula WS6 M6-sold- 2001 Silverado Z71
If you get Kooks headers, that drivers side header is a major pain to install, but once its in, it fits nicely! I had to remove the cast iron motor mount bracket from the k-member, then slip the header up in there, loosely attach it and then try to reinstall the mount mount while working around the header. Not impossible but not a ton of fun.
-
03-15-2010, 12:59 PM #15
-
03-15-2010, 01:04 PM #16
no kidding, i know what kind of beer to bring, but madison is a long fing way away.lol
-
03-15-2010, 01:42 PM #17
-
03-15-2010, 05:26 PM #18
- Join Date
- Apr 2008
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Posts
- 7,006
1999 Formula WS6 M6-sold- 2001 Silverado Z71
yeah the stainless steel Kooks are more expensive.
Kooks headers $821
Kooks ORY $284
Bosch 13111 O2 sensors $160 for 2
TR55 plugs $20 for 8
MSD wires $67
Total $1352
-
03-15-2010, 05:30 PM #19
-
03-15-2010, 06:28 PM #20
- Join Date
- Feb 2007
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posts
- 5,823
2002 Z28 A4 NBM- Sadly now demodded :(
No. Well maybe. Theoretically and technically all of them should be the same. I live on the eastside and the one I use is even further east than I currently live (Tempe). I used it when I 1st moved here (I lived in Gilbert at the time). I continue to go there (I have multiple cars) because there is usually no line (depends on day and time) and it's close to my friends shop (gives me an excuse to visit).
I've heard horror stories about other stations from friends. They are supposed to check for things (AIR, EGR [if so equipped], cats, etc) and apparently some stations do while others don't. I'm originally from LA. Smog check there was a bitch.
Where in the Valley do you live? Also, ever heard of the AZFBA? Largest F-body club in the state. http://www.azfba.com/
Also, I'd rather discuss locations in a less public forum. You never know who's listening in...
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Road-Ready Biscayne - Summit 700-R4 Automatic Transmission
By Ed Blown Vert in forum General HelpReplies: 0Last Post: 10-10-2013, 01:10 PM -
Getting the old girl road ready
By blackSS01 in forum Almost Anything GoesReplies: 47Last Post: 09-24-2013, 10:08 AM -
Gear Vendors Overdirve Transmission - Ready For Road & Track
By Ed Blown Vert in forum Camaro / SSReplies: 0Last Post: 11-05-2012, 02:50 PM -
1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula - Road-Ready Resurrection
By Ed Blown Vert in forum Firebird / WS6Replies: 0Last Post: 09-17-2012, 09:01 PM -
Ready For The Road - 2006 Nissan 350Z
By Ed Blown Vert in forum Stereo and ElectronicsReplies: 1Last Post: 12-06-2007, 09:40 PM
Bookmarks