longtube header install?

[WhtSuperStang]

does anyone have a write up or access to one that would explain what entails dropping the k member to install these things. i would like to read over it and become savy with the area before i start work on it. thanks for any and all help

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[green99_svt]

its actually quite easy to drop the k.

unbolt the motor mounts,
unbolt the steering rack from the k member
remove both stabalizer links
unbolt both outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles
place a jack under the control arm and remove the bolts that attach it to the k member and lower the arm down and remove the spring.(do same on other side)
place a jack under the oilpan. use block of wood. or attach a holding device on top
unbolt the k member from the body and set aside

 

[WhtSuperStang]

so basically the jack is gunna hold the motor in my car?

 

[green99_svt]

that or pick up an engine support and chain it up to the fenders and core support. the jack will do ok as long as a piece of wood is used so the oil pan is not dented

 

[WhtSuperStang]

so if i was able to get my hand on a cherry picker i could hold the moter with that and eliminate the need for the jack?

 

[whistlen93]

yep... at least you dont have a foxbody... that was several hours of my life i wont get back

 

[WhtSuperStang]

... that was several hours of my life i wont get back

:laughing2 lol i think ima feel the same way after the install on the 4v

i just wish headers werent such a good mod for these cars!

 

[green99_svt]

a cherry picker will work great too. btw this install is not that bad. i did my hookers with the k in the car ad then did the heads with the k in not as hard as everyone says

 

[Boost12]

yep... at least you dont have a foxbody... that was several hours of my life i wont get back

:lmao:

 

[[email protected]]

so if i was able to get my hand on a cherry picker i could hold the moter with that and eliminate the need for the jack?

If this install becomes too difficult...........bring it down to us and we can install the longtubes for you.....

 

[VenomInside]

im sure myself and a couple of members on this board could give you a hand with the install.. Bring the beer :headbang:

 

[Boost12]

im sure myself and a couple of members on this board could give you a hand with the install.. Bring the beer :headbang:

And I will bring the pizza and fluff Jobs :lmao:

 

[VenomInside]

And I will bring the pizza and fluff Jobs :lmao:

its what your good at joe.. but you didnt fluff last time you bastard.. you owe me one. JK

 

[ChromeCobra]

Hey Chris, where are you planning on doing this? Im thinking about doing headers sometime this summer so Id like to stop by and see how it goes and give a hand if needed.

 

[WhtSuperStang]

Hey Chris, where are you planning on doing this? Im thinking about doing headers sometime this summer so Id like to stop by and see how it goes and give a hand if needed.

im going to be installing them sometime next weekend at my buddies house, your more than welcome to stop by and check it out!

 

[WhtSuperStang]

If this install becomes too difficult...........bring it down to us and we can install the longtubes for you.....

lol yea that thought has definately been running through my mind lately, unfortunately i dont have the money right now to pay for that. but i am still in need of those tires, i will give you a call within 20 seconds or less from the time my tax return hit my hand :biggthump

 

[[email protected]]

lol yea that thought has definately been running through my mind lately, unfortunately i dont have the money right now to pay for that. but i am still in need of those tires, i will give you a call within 20 seconds or less from the time my tax return hit my hand :biggthump

Not a problem.......let me know as soon as the lid drops on the mail box

 

[WhtSuperStang]

i was looking at an install guide i found on corral.net and it said i need to get o2 extenders for this install...
where can i get these and how much are they?

would i already have them since i have an after market h-pipe on there already?

thanks for the helpss

ps. does anyone know if i would need an alignment after doing this? thanks

 

[abad46]

What brand headers are they? Some come with them

 

[WhtSuperStang]

they are bbk and i dont believe they are coming with them

 

[IMPORTSLAYER]

Hey man if you dont care i would love to try to see how this is done . I have the exact car and that is my next project. I would lend a hand where needed. I was told by Street Stuff in Addison that this in an 8hr job
@ $ 80.00 per hour so im lookin at around $ 640.00 labor alone !That $640.00
is my FR500 rims that I need so badly. I am still crusin on the stock 96 cobra rims and they just completely kill the looks of this car. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

 

[WhtSuperStang]

Hey man if you dont care i would love to try to see how this is done . I have the exact car and that is my next project. I would lend a hand where needed. I was told by Street Stuff in Addison that this in an 8hr job
@ $ 80.00 per hour so im lookin at around $ 640.00 labor alone !That $640.00
is my FR500 rims that I need so badly. I am still crusin on the stock 96 cobra rims and they just completely kill the looks of this car. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

hey man i have had the headers on for a couple weeks now, but i would be willing to answer any and all questions that u have on this... let me know how i can help!

 

[Fast99Snake]

so did u end up having to get an alignment after this

 

[WhtSuperStang]

no i didnt need it aligned afterwards....i did it the un recommended way i just lifted the motor...it wasnt bad either but now i can fully see y it is so dreaded to put headers on a 4vlol

 

[Fast99Snake]

no i didnt need it aligned afterwards....i did it the un recommended way i just lifted the motor...it wasnt bad either but now i can fully see y it is so dreaded to put headers on a 4vlol

o u poor baby
too bad u have to have a 4V
what a real sad story!!!!! :joke:
when u took out ur motor u shudve just put a b18 in there bolts rite in and will give u massive gains in torque!!
everyone is welcome to flame me for saying that by the way