gregory.sims13

I just joined. I have a 91 GT 5sp that was pretty much stock when I got it. I was driving it one day & it just shut off without warning. After getting it towed back to my shop, I have figured out it was the pick ups in the distributor. So I have started modding it a little since it has been broke. I started with a new distributor with an upgraded ICM, MSD cap, rotor & wires. New plugs. Cold air kit with the K&N filter relocated inside the fender. I have purchased some used long tubes & the passenger side is giving me fits to install. Any advice? Also I have to wiggle my ignition switch to get my tach & blinkers to work, I've replaced the cylinder but it didn't help, any suggestions on that too? Thanks

91notchback

I did a lt header install not too long ago on my coupe. Put the car on jackstands as high as you can get it. Take the motor loose from mounts and jack it up, you'll need to remove fan shroud. Disconnect and remove starter. Header goes in from the bottom. I think that's it, someone chimed in if I missed something.

91notchback

Sharp car by the way!!

gregory.sims13

Thanks. I was hoping to avoid unhooking the motor mounts but figured that I would have to.

91notchback

It's really not as bad as it sounds man. That kinda made me shutter at first too!lol Definetly has to been done for clearance though.

AlsCobra

Yeah you're gonna have to jack up the motor. Also on my old car, the motor mounts needed replacing after the header install. The headers rubbed because they were pretty much collapsed.

91notchback

+1. I did solid mounts on mine with header install. Might as well, you're right there anyhow.

gregory.sims13

Ok thanks a lot for the advice. I'll see about ordering some mounts

gregory.sims13

Oh by the way, will I be better off with straight boot plug wires or the OEM style?

91notchback

OEM will work just fine man. I would recommend lock washers on all your bolts. And, depending on which headers you bought, a better set of gaskets. The gaskets that came with my BBKs were junk. Copper seal for me, I HATE exhaust leaks!!

91notchback

Just holler if you need any more help. Sorry I can't help with any of your other issues.

gregory.sims13

I really appreciate the advice. I have lock washers & bought some multi-layer aluminum gaskets with spray on copper sealant which is what another guy highly recommended.