Hey,
My Dynatech long tube headers showed up today
I've never installed headers on a truck. I do have mechnical skills, gotta shop and all the tools etc.
My questions is any secrets or things to avoid or tricks to check befoe install?
Like would you recommend special gaskets or the ones supplied from dynatech?
The header flanges are suppose to be lazer cut but checking things like straight and true surfaces.
Any recommendations would be appreacated.
THANKX!!
I was told to try and reuse the stock gasket if they aren't messed up because they are metal.
i recommend putting it on jack stands pulling the front tires and fender linings
2004 Chevy Tahoe, 5.3L bifuel, runs on both gas and propane.
we did this to mine an it was easier. also have a friend or two to help. youll need one.Originally Posted by rlmclaughlin
When I did mine, I didnt pull either of those, and I just put my truck in their air and they went in somewhat easy. A few jiggles here and there. Take out the heatshield that goes on the firewall, that will make it easier as well. (both sides)
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unbolt the dipstick bracket and come up from the bottom on the drivers side
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Yeah, get a friend to help. No need to take anything off. Just get the front end in the air...waaaaaay in the air. You pretty much have to get them vertical to get them in. Make sure to get some WD-40 on the collector bolts about 10 minutes before you start. It takes some working, but they will fit!
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
On mine I had to remove the heat shields on the firewall for them to fit as well. IMO just take them off when you start cause its a PITA if you dont. You can put them back on when your done... Also Mine had thes bars for stiffness on the bottom of the truck. 2 bolts. Take those off too. HAVE THE SHORT GUY WASH YOUR FENDER WELLS OFF!!!Just keep him away from horses. Be sure and stop installation when the headers are in before you put the y pipe on... start the truck with open headers and rev it a couple of times. Then finish install.
Last edited by ff_jeff; 05-08-2008 at 03:42 AM.
Yeah, those are just frame to IFS braces. No need to take both bolts off--just take off the one and swing the brace out of the way...
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
dyantechs headers should come with new gaskets...i would recommend taking the wheels off and inner fenders out...spray PB penetrate on the bolts before you go wrenching on any off them...also and air gun really helps when taking the stock cats off at the collectors.....
and you dont have to take the actual plugs out as long as you are careful and have an extra set of hands to guide the header into place to get the first couple of bolts in
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314HP and 303TQ post cam
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