Re: Installing headers
[Re: Shatar4]
#2012350
02/15/16 12:26 PM
02/15/16 12:26 PM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
Joined: Jan 2003
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Niles , Ohio
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Ive never seen where putting them on first is easier.Only if you have the K frame out.Some its easier if you lay the headers in the bay and then drop the motor in.I did it one time.Seemed like more work than just installing them after the motor was in and on the cherry picker.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: therocks]
#2012950
02/16/16 02:42 AM
02/16/16 02:42 AM
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Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
Circle Track
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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No actual exp but I would highly suggest 2 helpers big hyd floor jack plenty of patience have all your ducks in a row & (just me) I ALWAYS have the steering column/centerlink OUT. I want NO obstructions in that procedure. banging/denting items bothers me greatly. good luck
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: Shatar4]
#2013013
02/16/16 10:02 AM
02/16/16 10:02 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,074 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Niles , Ohio
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ahy tried that with my 65 B body an TTIs.No way was it easy.I just lowered the motor down and then slid them in.I know the 65 has difference than the later Bs so it might work on them.I just slid them in when it was almost in and no problems.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: Shatar4]
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02/16/16 10:47 AM
02/16/16 10:47 AM
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Posts: 1,499 Slidell, LA
Plum440
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pro stock
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Slidell, LA
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On my 70 Challenger, I had the engine in and jacked it up from underneath. Placed wood blocks between motor mounts and where they bolt to the k-frame. Passenger side was easy (from the top) but the driver side took patience. Starter was removed as well as the steering column. A few tweaks (slight denting) to allow clearance for p/s gear box and done. They are Hedman Headers, non-coated FWIW. GOOD LUCK!
70 Challenger, 440, 4-speed, pLuM cRaZy 71 VW Super Beetle Convertible, Lemon Yellow A couple of Jeeps…
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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02/16/16 06:22 PM
02/16/16 06:22 PM
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Posts: 5,105 Western Md.
skicker
"The Champ"
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"The Champ"
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Western Md.
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...maybe if you had the engine on the k-frame and were dropping the car down onto it. That's by far the easiest way when you don't want anything scratched or damaged...
...FAFO...
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: ahy]
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02/16/16 08:01 PM
02/16/16 08:01 PM
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Posts: 959 Chicago
PurpleBeeper
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super stock
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Chicago
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If you put the header in place in the engine compartment (roughly) before lowering the engine it is much easier. No jacking the engine after install required. Just lower the engine slowly and make sure everything is in place as lowered. Once in place, hook up the headers. That is my experience with TTI's at least. Yep, done it by myself 7-8 times. Be patient. Lower the engine slowly...1/2" at a time. A wiggle here and a shove there and they'll go. With the 2"+ primary tube race headers, sometimes it helps to have the car 2 feet off the ground (yes, you read that right) before you start and/or drop down the center link off the idler/pitman arms.
70 Roadrunner convt. street car
440+6, NOS, 4-spd, SS springs
'96 Mustang GT convt. street car
'04 4.6 SOHC, NOS, auto, lowered
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Re: Installing headers
[Re: Shatar4]
#2013391
02/16/16 08:37 PM
02/16/16 08:37 PM
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Posts: 288 Birmingham, England
Mick70RR
enthusiast
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enthusiast
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Posts: 288
Birmingham, England
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I struggled fitting Doug's 2" headers until I got the car up high enough, then it was easy. Read the instructions that come with the headers. I think it says you have to lift the car at least 2 foot off the ground. That's what I did in the end and then it was easy. These headers are a great fit, no dings needed for clearance at all.
1970 Road Runner
505 cid
MCH CNC ported Stealth heads
MP 528 camshaft
4 speed
GV overdrive
11.98 @ 117 on street treads
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