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Jaejae5.0
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installing my longtubes tomorrow..there hooker headers with a 3 inch collector..need some advice to make this go by a little easier..i know i gotta jack up the motor some..but any more tips to make this simpler..thanks
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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89bluenotch
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dunno bout the hookers...but for my BBK longtubes one had to go in from the top and the other from the bottom.
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89 coupe
54 f100
R.I.P. SILVERLX
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Captain Obvious
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Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
dunno bout the hookers...but for my BBK longtubes one had to go in from the top and the other from the bottom.
same here, from the top for the passenger side and from the bottom on the drivers. had to loosen up the motor mount bolts ( on the k-member side ) to raise the motor up a liitle to help with the drivers side.
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It's NOT illegal. It's just frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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remove the steering shaft it will make it easyier
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Jaejae5.0
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Originally posted by fasthatch:
remove the steering shaft it will make it easyier
if i remove the steering shaft can i put it in thru the top?
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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Originally posted by jaejae:
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Originally posted by fasthatch:
remove the steering shaft it will make it easyier
if i remove the steering shaft can i put it in thru the top?
no just make easy to work with
Posts: 6908 | From: okc | Registered: Dec 2006
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84SVOrick
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Didn't need to jack the motor when I did my bbks
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Bay Area Stunnaz
RIP Jeannera "FOXY302"
10/29/87-10/9/10
1984 SVO 302 HCI a basic bitch
1986 GT FOXY302 stolen and totaled R.I.P.
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JohnB
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Originally posted by jaejae:
..need some advice to make this go by a little easier...but any more tips to make this simpler..thanks
Put them back in the box, post them on Craigslist, make a few dollars, and keep your shorties and ground clearance. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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2012 F150 Raptor
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Captain Obvious
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Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
Didn't need to jack the motor when I did my bbks
dunno.. maybe its the reason I did not have to touch the steering shaft when mine went in. its probably bought me more room on my setup between the steering shaft and the engine.
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1FAST89GT
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Originally posted by JohnB:
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Originally posted by jaejae:
..need some advice to make this go by a little easier...but any more tips to make this simpler..thanks
Put them back in the box, post them on Craigslist, make a few dollars, and keep your shorties and ground clearance.
+1
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Jaejae5.0
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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
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Originally posted by JohnB:
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Originally posted by jaejae:
..need some advice to make this go by a little easier...but any more tips to make this simpler..thanks
Put them back in the box, post them on Craigslist, make a few dollars, and keep your shorties and ground clearance.
+1
traded my shorties and a 100$ for the longtubes and matching h pipe..cant beat that deal
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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JohnB
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Put it on jackstands a minimum of 2' off the ground, use a hoist to lift the motor, and disconnect the steering shaft.
I dunno if I'd call that a deal...you still gotta deal with trying to get a smog if you leave them on, they don't pass visual, loss of ground clearance on a lowered car, etc...
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2012 F150 Raptor
2020 GT500
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Jaejae5.0
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Originally posted by JohnB:
Put it on jackstands a minimum of 2' off the ground, use a hoist to lift the motor, and disconnect the steering shaft.
I dunno if I'd call that a deal...you still gotta deal with trying to get a smog if you leave them on, they don't pass visual, loss of ground clearance on a lowered car, etc...
iight..john i have no smog equipment anyways..but that is true..thanks..
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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RODRIGUEZ
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Originally posted by JohnB:
Put it on jackstands a minimum of 2' off the ground, use a hoist to lift the motor, and disconnect the steering shaft.
I dunno if I'd call that a deal...you still gotta deal with trying to get a smog if you leave them on, they don't pass visual, loss of ground clearance on a lowered car, etc...
Very true, what said above is what keeping me back for going with longtubes...
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90GT510
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jaejae let me kno if your happy with the hookers, ive been leaning toward getting hooker lt's also.
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JohnB
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Originally posted by jaejae: quote:
Originally posted by JohnB: Put it on jackstands a minimum of 2' off the ground, use a hoist to lift the motor, and disconnect the steering shaft. I dunno if I'd call that a deal...you still gotta deal with trying to get a smog if you leave them on, they don't pass visual, loss of ground clearance on a lowered car, etc...
iight..john i have no smog equipment anyways..but that is true..thanks..
No problem. Good luck with the install!
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1993 Cobra
2012 F150 Raptor
2020 GT500
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BCINGUU
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I :heart: my longtubes - hella torque! I have longtubes on all 3 stangs, including 1-3/4" on teh cobra... Had no problems dropping them in from the top, no jacking or hoisting - but did have to clearance the firewall-to-floorpan corners a bit...
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90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci
67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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my smog is in 2months and i got the shortys right now. but since my whole motor gotta come out for a overhaul playing with longtubes for 2 years might be kinda fun.
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1989 Mustang 5.0 HCI NOW SUPERCHARGED
2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
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Jaejae5.0
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this is not fun at all..especailly by yourself..all i gottado is bolt up the h pipe and im done
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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89bluenotch
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i had to do the same thing myself....i used the jack to help hold up the mid pipe, it saves you from getting really pissed off
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89 coupe
54 f100
R.I.P. SILVERLX
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Jaejae5.0
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Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
i had to do the same thing myself....i used the jack to help hold up the mid pipe, it saves you from getting really pissed off
my hands are so sore..it hurts to make a fist..
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1987 notchback h/c/i 302 & 70mm turbo SOLD
2000 camaro ss cam only
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blown95svt
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I :heart: my longtubes - hella torque! I have longtubes on all 3 stangs, including 1-3/4" on teh cobra... Had no problems dropping them in from the top, no jacking or hoisting - but did have to clearance the firewall-to-floorpan corners a bit...
![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) once i went longtubes i never went back! wont put anything else on my cars.
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Originally posted by blown95svt:
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
I :heart: my longtubes - hella torque! I have longtubes on all 3 stangs, including 1-3/4" on teh cobra... Had no problems dropping them in from the top, no jacking or hoisting - but did have to clearance the firewall-to-floorpan corners a bit...
once i went longtubes i never went back! wont put anything else on my cars.
+1!
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Duncan Motors
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touch yourself more and your hands wont hurt!
Posts: 6310 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Sep 2006
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Duncan Motors
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did you stroke your long tube before your install ?any lube they go in a little easyier!lol!
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