Guys Who Have Installed MACS - A few tips for me
06-06-2003, 10:08 AM
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Guys Who Have Installed MACS - A few tips for me
Hey guys, wondering if any of you who have installed MAC headers out there could give me a few tips on my header installation. I got MAC headers (coated) with an off road pipe and stage 8 locking nuts. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
06-06-2003, 11:23 AM
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It's pretty simple actually. Just make sure you take all the plugs out and also take your time.
If you route all the plug wires correctly the first time you wont have any problems with burning them either.
If you route all the plug wires correctly the first time you wont have any problems with burning them either.
06-07-2003, 12:02 PM
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Installtion Write-up
06-07-2003, 05:00 PM
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Originally posted by NegativeCreep
Get rid of that cheap band clamp for the #1 primary, and buy a 1 5/8" exhaust clamp.
Get rid of that cheap band clamp for the #1 primary, and buy a 1 5/8" exhaust clamp.
Originally posted by Nox1d3
a 1 5/8 U clamp?
a 1 5/8 U clamp?
06-07-2003, 05:09 PM
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hard part is getting the old stockers out of there
if u can get that done your nearly home free.... i had to take mine out multiple times because the bolt holes didnt wanna line up like they should
good luck
if u can get that done your nearly home free.... i had to take mine out multiple times because the bolt holes didnt wanna line up like they should
good luck
06-08-2003, 10:37 AM
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Carquest, Advance, etc. should carry them. If not, stop buy a muffler shop and get one.
Even with the U-clamp, mine still leaks at the slip tube. I packed it with header sealant, which just blew out in a couple of weeks and started leaking again. Next time they come off, I'm just going to remove the steering linkage and MIG weld the S.O.B. together and put the header in as one piece.
The install isn't bad if you're fairly experienced with cars. But still be prepared to discover some new words/phrases you never thought existed. That damn oil dipstick tube almost made me empty a clip full of 9mm bullets into the car.
Even with the U-clamp, mine still leaks at the slip tube. I packed it with header sealant, which just blew out in a couple of weeks and started leaking again. Next time they come off, I'm just going to remove the steering linkage and MIG weld the S.O.B. together and put the header in as one piece.
The install isn't bad if you're fairly experienced with cars. But still be prepared to discover some new words/phrases you never thought existed. That damn oil dipstick tube almost made me empty a clip full of 9mm bullets into the car.