Header install

Gotta make sure I have everything I need and then I'm going to set aside a weekend to do it. I have plenty of space so we can wrench, cookout, play whiffle ball, whatever we want.

i was about 2 say if it was sunday i would help

pikuoff wrote:Right on...thx. So I'm at:

So far:
Beer
Jack and jackstands : check
Shorty Wrenches : check
Assorted sockets (deep and regular) : check
Probably need a 3/8 and 1/2 knuckle for removing the midpipe.
Ford gaskets (headers and manifold to midpipe)
Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts (I read this on another forum. Is this right or necessary?)
Should I drain the Oil and remove the oil filter?
Rags/blankets : check
Safety glasses : check
2x4 blocks : check

Keep the advice flowing...thanks!

Put it this way, I had copper gaskets with these exact same bolts you speak of and could not seal the headers. You need to use the Factory studs to really clamp down on the shorties. That will save you fifty bucks right there. THe studs are what is on the car from the factory. Also make sure you have 2 jacks, the big ones, so you can support the motor while the k-member is out. One supports motor while other is to lower k member from car. You also want to get the car high enough so you can slide the k-member out with the shocks still attached.(one less thing to fug with). Also make sure you have some power steering fluid on hand, as we need to disconnect those lines. I keep thinking about what else you need.

And I like darker lagers.

wow all i can say is good luck.

Im sure glad i drive a fox body my shortys and LTs slide right in

i wouldnt mind LT's on my car... but the price and the PITA install are kinda keeping me away from that

I will respoond win I am in a beter state of mind. thanks tho

Dominican7 wrote:Note to self, talk to Paul when I decide to do headers...

just hit me up when your ready:2thumbs:

pikuoff wrote:Right on...thx. So I'm at:

So far:
Beer (Darker lager)
2 big jacks and big jackstands
Shorty Wrenches : check
Assorted sockets (deep and regular) : check
Probably need a 3/8 and 1/2 knuckle for removing the midpipe.
Ford gaskets (headers and manifold to midpipe)
Bolts for factory studs
Should I drain the Oil and remove the oil filter?
Rags/blankets : check
Safety glasses : check
2x4 blocks : check
Power Steering Fluid

Keep the advice flowing...thanks!

So if I am using the factory studs and you recommend new bolts, what kind of bolts should I be getting? Just new OEM replacements from Ford?

Beer......Check FTMFW

pikuoff wrote:

pikuoff wrote:Right on...thx. So I'm at:

So far:
Beer (Darker lager)
2 big jacks and big jackstands
Shorty Wrenches : check
Assorted sockets (deep and regular) : check
Probably need a 3/8 and 1/2 knuckle for removing the midpipe.
Ford gaskets (headers and manifold to midpipe)
Bolts for factory studs
Should I drain the Oil and remove the oil filter?
Rags/blankets : check
Safety glasses : check
2x4 blocks : check
Power Steering Fluid

Keep the advice flowing...thanks!

So if I am using the factory studs and you recommend new bolts, what kind of bolts should I be getting? Just new OEM replacements from Ford?

You can buy new ones if you want but not neccesary. I just used old ones.

NM...I went back and re-read your first post. I thought you were saying to use the stock studs and NOT bolts b/c I should get new ones but you were actually saying to use the factory studs and not replace those with those stage 8 bolts or whatever.

This doesnt sound all THAT bad...just tedious. If it wasn't supposed to rain all weekend, I might get started since I gots the house to myself. Damn crappy weather!

makes you want a garage real bad don't it?

Sure does...or even a car port. I was soooo close to getting one too. Oh well...not in a big rush.

id give ya a hand too but would probably just be in the way as ive been procrastinatiing about puting on a set of mac LT's and prochamber myself...hate seeing it sit in my office tho. Still if ya need an extra set of hands give me a buzz.

I'll definitely give everyone a heads up before I tackle this. I think I'll need plenty of hands...even if those hands are just holding beers and/or performing kegstands!

im down for lending a hand and drinking beer

I'll drink!!!!

Beer turns me into Super Mechanic!

Well as soon as work calms down with this working every other weekend BS, I'll get this set up. I'll get a keg of some good beer and some food to throw on the grill. This will probably be around June since my May is pretty much booked every damn weekend.

dude im really good at holding a beer... so if u need a hand doing that im in!!!

Really? I heard you hold your beer like a GIRL! HA!