Need help

[kness_30]

ok how did everybody ahve to install there headers here cause mine are not just dropping in lol, but i didnt think they would so is there a trick to it?

[MonkeyWrench]

undo one motor mount jack up motor install header. then repeat on other side. i only had to jack up the pass side for mine drivers slid in no prob

[allpontiacs]

When I installed headers on my old Dodge 4x4, I had to remove the starter, remove the oil filter, unbolt the drivers side motor mount, and lift the motor on the drivers side. Point being, headers are a fucking bitch to install no matter what the vehicle.

[MonkeyWrench]

not true. on my 79 gmc with 454 they slid right in with starter installed and spark plugs in and the drive shaft. i was shocked because when it had a sbc i had to remove the starter.plus on big block you can get at all the header bolts with socket. bbc ftw

[allpontiacs]

A bigger block actually makes it easier, the biggest issue in my example was frame to head clearance. A taller block would have done wonders for that install, the pipes could bend in time to avoid everything instead of being a tight convoluted mess that has no room. It's pretty rare to wind up with an easy header install. I haven't run into one yet...installed enough headers to know how much I hate doing it though. Pontiacs can be a real pain in the ass thanks to the exit angle of the ports.

[allpontiacs]

Oh yeah, kness in most cases they're a lot easier to install from underneath...rather than "dropping right in".

[kness_30]

hmm thank u lol i just need a cherry picker and i may tackle this job some time lol how long does it usually take to install a set of long tubes