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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: fiyaweed06 on May 10, 2009, 04:54:43 pm

Title: I need header install info
Post by: fiyaweed06 on May 10, 2009, 04:54:43 pm

is it best to install headers to the block before you put the engine in they are long tubes on a 1982 gmc sierra v6 converted to v8 ;D

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: fitz on May 10, 2009, 05:16:29 pm

I would put them in after.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: VileZambonie on May 10, 2009, 08:59:19 pm

yes put them in after. You may have to work around the starter a little bit and put your spark plugs in after the headers.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: Chevalade on May 11, 2009, 12:05:57 pm

I found for longtubes it was a 2 man job, and easier after. Hardest part is actually the drivers side....or at least thats what we found.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: VileZambonie on May 11, 2009, 12:27:28 pm

It's not really a 2 man job but it might make it easier. One thing you also might want to do if they are coated is to bubble wrap them first so you don't mark them up.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: Chevalade on May 12, 2009, 01:25:31 pm

Yeah....mine are coated....so thats why I say 2 man....easier to see and avoid where they are gonna get scratched.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: The dream on May 14, 2009, 07:14:21 pm

its more like a 2 man and a couple of six packs kinda job.  ;D

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: oldwhity on May 14, 2009, 08:10:49 pm

One to put in the headers and one to hold the six pack.

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: The dream on May 15, 2009, 11:00:31 am

If anyone is interested in team work, i know my way around the six pack very well  ;D lol

Title: Re: I need header install info
Post by: 82gmc3/4ton on May 30, 2009, 11:27:29 am

I myself like to help out the guy putting the headers in by gently placing the beers in a cooler with ice and a ice pack. Ice for the beer and the ice pack for the knuckles. Hey what are friends for...right?