BBK Equal Length Shorties - Install Question

Mac_5.0 · 06-11-2002, 07:14 PM

I have just bought the BBK Equal Length, Jet Hot coated, 1-5/8" headers for my notch. Does anyone have any hints or tips to make the install go smoothly or is it a relatively easy install anyways? I have heard you have to raise the engine up a little to help fit them in the engine compartment, does anyone know if this is true?

shadowblue89 · 06-11-2002, 07:29 PM

One good thing to do is pull out all of the rubber hoses for the smog pump on the passenger side of the motor, don't try and just move them a little to get them out of your way. This only if you still have the smog equipment on your car.
I have the MAC 1 5/8 equal length and did not have to lift my motor or anything to get them to drop in.

Other then that just take your time and don't rush it when you do it.

Dark_5.0 · 06-11-2002, 10:43 PM

The driver side header drops right in there, but "YOU WILL" have to raise up the passenger side of the engine to drop in the passenger side.

Like mentioned earlier remove the smog pump hoses to make it easier.

This isnt my opinion, I have the same headers as you

Later,

302 LX Eric · 06-12-2002, 07:50 AM

Dark_5.0 is right. Go ahead and plan on jacking up the passenger side of the engine to get them to drop in properly. You may need a breaker bar to get the motor mount bolt loose - I did.

Definitely get everything out of the way first, then just take your time with it and try not to scratch up the coating.

Good luck with the install and let us know if you have any questions.

E

06-11-2002, 07:14 PM	#1
Mac_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Posts: 58	BBK Equal Length Shorties - Install Question I have just bought the BBK Equal Length, Jet Hot coated, 1-5/8" headers for my notch. Does anyone have any hints or tips to make the install go smoothly or is it a relatively easy install anyways? I have heard you have to raise the engine up a little to help fit them in the engine compartment, does anyone know if this is true? __________________ "I work to live . . . not live to work!"

06-11-2002, 07:29 PM	#2
shadowblue89 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 286	One good thing to do is pull out all of the rubber hoses for the smog pump on the passenger side of the motor, don't try and just move them a little to get them out of your way. This only if you still have the smog equipment on your car. I have the MAC 1 5/8 equal length and did not have to lift my motor or anything to get them to drop in. Other then that just take your time and don't rush it when you do it. __________________ Charlie 89 GT 5spd

06-11-2002, 10:43 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The driver side header drops right in there, but "YOU WILL" have to raise up the passenger side of the engine to drop in the passenger side. Like mentioned earlier remove the smog pump hoses to make it easier. This isnt my opinion, I have the same headers as you Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

06-12-2002, 07:50 AM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Dark_5.0 is right. Go ahead and plan on jacking up the passenger side of the engine to get them to drop in properly. You may need a breaker bar to get the motor mount bolt loose - I did. Definitely get everything out of the way first, then just take your time with it and try not to scratch up the coating. Good luck with the install and let us know if you have any questions. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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