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Nice work Tom. 
Man, those are some familiar views!!
Between your pics and mine, should give folks a good idea what to look fwd to when it comes to a shortie or LT header install.
That raising the engine thing was a lot more important than I would have thought. It cost me about 4 hrs yesterday, 'cause I didn't have the pass side raised up/supported well enough.
Sounds like the stud/nuts combo was a PITA. I'm glad the ARH LTs have all new bolts. But you prevailed!
Looks like we had to go thru the same processes to get the job done. Did you have to remove the 2 10mm nuts inside the car to get the steering linkage loose?
<== I just have to throw that smiley up again whenever there is a discussion about header installs.
Man, those are some familiar views!!
Between your pics and mine, should give folks a good idea what to look fwd to when it comes to a shortie or LT header install.
That raising the engine thing was a lot more important than I would have thought. It cost me about 4 hrs yesterday, 'cause I didn't have the pass side raised up/supported well enough.
Sounds like the stud/nuts combo was a PITA. I'm glad the ARH LTs have all new bolts. But you prevailed!
Looks like we had to go thru the same processes to get the job done. Did you have to remove the 2 10mm nuts inside the car to get the steering linkage loose?
<== I just have to throw that smiley up again whenever there is a discussion about header installs.Hi Jim-
Yes, I did have to loosen up the nuts inside the car to get the steering shaft loose. And you're right about lifting the engine- I had to lift it noticeably higher to get the pass side installed compared to the driver's side.
Overall, the whole thing was kinda a pain but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I ever went with longtubes or a friend needed a hand. It was a good learning experience.
GOOD LUCK on getting yours complete!
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I agree, I'd do it again too. It could easily be done in HALF the time the second time around, or with a friend.
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Hi Jim-
Yes, I did have to loosen up the nuts inside the car to get the steering shaft loose. And you're right about lifting the engine- I had to lift it noticeably higher to get the pass side installed compared to the driver's side.
Overall, the whole thing was kinda a pain but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I ever went with longtubes or a friend needed a hand. It was a good learning experience.
GOOD LUCK on getting yours complete!
Yes, I did have to loosen up the nuts inside the car to get the steering shaft loose. And you're right about lifting the engine- I had to lift it noticeably higher to get the pass side installed compared to the driver's side.
Overall, the whole thing was kinda a pain but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I ever went with longtubes or a friend needed a hand. It was a good learning experience.
GOOD LUCK on getting yours complete!
Are you in????Scott
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I spent probably about 4 hours total, most of which was spent cleaning the calipers very, very well (brake cleaner & wire brush) and the other half of the time just waiting for the initial coats of paint to dry, so I could reapply the 2nd, and 3rd layers.
Oh also I painted the rear shock covers, although you can hardly see them. Its kinda cool because my calipers, rear shock covers, Steeda springs, and Steeda lcas are all blue and look really good with the car.
Sure thing! Let's just do it before it gets like 9000 degrees outside, 'cause my garage is a 30x40 steel building and it gets HAWT in there LOL!
Oh also I painted the rear shock covers, although you can hardly see them. Its kinda cool because my calipers, rear shock covers, Steeda springs, and Steeda lcas are all blue and look really good with the car.
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Oh Jason one more thing about the calipers- if you buy the G2 kit, it comes with a very small brush that works great for tight spots- but before I started I purchased a 1.5" regular brush from the hardware store and used it for the larger areas of the calipers.
Everything looks great, Tom!
But, your videos need more work... almost hit my forehead on the keyboard while watching them.
And, it's a good thing you mentioned that the camcovers are next, I was about to say something about them.
I'm just about to pull the trigger on a set of FRPP chrome (like) camcovers and a new CAI. I'll be trimming the Shaker shroud real soon like yours and Leo's.
But, your videos need more work... almost hit my forehead on the keyboard while watching them.
And, it's a good thing you mentioned that the camcovers are next, I was about to say something about them.
I'm just about to pull the trigger on a set of FRPP chrome (like) camcovers and a new CAI. I'll be trimming the Shaker shroud real soon like yours and Leo's.
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Everything looks great, Tom!
But, your videos need more work... almost hit my forehead on the keyboard while watching them.
And, it's a good thing you mentioned that the camcovers are next, I was about to say something about them.
I'm just about to pull the trigger on a set of FRPP chrome (like) camcovers and a new CAI. I'll be trimming the Shaker shroud real soon like yours and Leo's.
But, your videos need more work... almost hit my forehead on the keyboard while watching them.
And, it's a good thing you mentioned that the camcovers are next, I was about to say something about them.
I'm just about to pull the trigger on a set of FRPP chrome (like) camcovers and a new CAI. I'll be trimming the Shaker shroud real soon like yours and Leo's.
LOL about the vids....... I told you they suck
! When you get a minute PM me with what you use....
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