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Topic: Header install
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6327
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-25-2001 07:58 PM
   
Ok, Renee and I pulled off the cats and put on an H-pipe just before heading for Reno. Now I want to tackle the headers. I have a set of powdercoated JBA shorty unequal length headers in my garage that I'm gonna bolt on. What type of gaskets work the best? ARP bolts are a must, I would assume. Any tips to make this job easier? Dave was trying to tell me it can be done in three hours, but knowing my track record, probably three days!  Any help would be appreciated! Stewart ------------------
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 1708
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 03:54 AM
Stewart come for a drive up here and i will be happy to help you
It is easy to do, I use fel pro header gaskets, and would not worry about arp header bolts, just get a bolt that the head of the bolt is small enough so that you can get a wrench on it(mine are 3/8 12 point no idea what the brand name is though).
After you get them on and tight, run them and get the car up to operating temp a couple of times make sure to retighten the bolts.
If you have any grief when your doing it just call or email me with the problem and i will help any way i can, ANYTIME  ------------------
Ed
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wythors
Gearhead Posts: 2303
From: La Conner WA HOW 'BOUT THOSE MARINERS?!?!?
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 01:48 PM
Yes Stewart, you should have brought them with you. We could have done it right there in the parking lot and I even had all the right tools with me. Use 12-point bolts by all means. The clearance on some of them (at least on my FRPP ones) is pretty tight and the 12-point bolts make it a little easier to deal with. Outside of that, what Ed said. Just take all the intake crap off the right side and it's a piece of cake.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6327
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 02:30 PM
I figure it isn't that it's so darn difficult to turn a bolt. It's just that I'm more worried about being able to get the header on without scraping any of the powder coating off. Everything I read about header installs on 5.0's say it's tight and difficult to fit them into place. I don't wanna ruin the finish on my headers, y'know?That's why I was asking for tips. But ummm, Dave...ummm, you can always pop on by and give me a hand...if ya want. I mean, ya know, since it isn't like it's a big problem for ya, you could drive down here and show off your expertise in this area...it aint like I'd hook up a chain to the engine and start unbolting motor mounts or anything....  Stewart
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Gearhead
Gearhead Posts: 1035
From: Look up... waaaaay up!! No, no, no... not that far.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 02:59 PM
You can do it Stewart!! No problem at all. The unequals make it a much easier job, versus the equal length units. If you are concerned about scraping the headers just wrap a couple of rags around the pipes as you lower them down into place. That will ensure that nothing will get scratched during the install. Other than being a bit careful during that part it really is a piece of cake. Go for it buddy!!Cheers,
Ian
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66351stang
Gearhead Posts: 554
From: sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 07-03-2001 11:39 PM
stewart, they are not bad at all, i installed a set of mac shorty headers on my 90 lx 5.0-- 2.5 hours and the headers looked fine, easy way is jack the motor up about 3 inches, remove the fan.. not a bad job at all------------------
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 3418
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-08-2001 12:26 AM
I had my floor jack in the back of the '65 in Reno .------------------
Tim
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