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Old 10-23-2008 | 08:20 PM
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they are very very nice. Install is easy as pie. Just remove your spark plugs and the slide in perfect from the bottom. Mine went in as effortlessly as you could ask for, for putting a set of headers in.
Old 10-23-2008 | 08:24 PM
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Do I need someone to help me, or can I get it myself? I think I may need someone to hold the header up against the head when I slide them up from the bottom.
Old 10-23-2008 | 08:32 PM
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U can do it yourself
Old 10-23-2008 | 08:35 PM
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Awesome! I think I'm going to take out of fender wells also.
Old 10-23-2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
Awesome! I think I'm going to take out of fender wells also.
Why? There is no need for that to install long tubes!
Old 10-24-2008 | 12:06 AM
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Ive heard it can help.
Old 10-24-2008 | 07:23 AM
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hmmm looks like i may have to upgrade to long tubes... i just got some shorties cuz i didnt want the LT's to hang below my frame either.
Old 10-24-2008 | 07:54 AM
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Taking out the plastic in the fender wells does help to get to the header bolts.
Old 10-24-2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
Taking out the plastic in the fender wells does help to get to the header bolts.
If you have extentions and a universal, taking out the wells is just extra work for nothing. You can do this install by yourself, if you want to spring for the good stuff, get some ARP studs, really makes the install a breeze by yourself, not to mention they look saweet!
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I just have basic hand tools, nothing more. I don't even have a jack. I'm planning on reusing the stock exhaust manifold bolts and MLS gasket. I'm praying that none break. 3 broke off before, 2 outside the head, and 1 inside the head which is still in there Regarding the 02 sensors, is there any special care that needs to be taken with those? I know HirdleJ said he just folded his rear 02's up in his frame somewhere, but I saw the OBX's actually have a bung for the rear 02's so I'm just going to plug them in. While I got everything off I'm also going to stick in some TR55's I have gapped at .055. Could someone please tell me what size spark plug socket I need. Thank you.


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