Best 318 headers with no modification?

ceekay said

So there I was, looking at the engine bay just a few minutes ago..........

Is there any way I can install headers without pulling the engine? Looks like I'll have to pull the fenders and fender supports just to get to each side and avoid having to pull hoses and master cylinders and such...


Thanks,
- CK

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You need a jack and a piece of 2x4 or some small block of wood to put under the oil pan. You need to be able to secure the front of the car up pretty high, at least a couple of feet from the K frame to the ground.

Loosen motor mounts. Raise the engine as high as you can using the jack and wood. (REMOVE YOUR DISTRIBUTOR CAP) so you don't crush it on the fire wall. The passenger side header goes in pretty easy. The driver side is a booger to get in there, but it will go. With the engine jacked up and mounts unhooked you can move the engine from side to side slightly which will aid in getting them in there. Some headers (the cheapo ones) you will have to unhook the driver side of the cross link on the steering as it runs through the header. The headers need to go up and in from underneath.

Make sure you use Remflex or a comparable brand of gasket or you will be doing it again!!! Also if the end bolts that are currently in there aren't studs(they should be) you will need to drain some coolant out as the front and rear holes of the heads are wet.

One last thing to consider is to put a mini starter from a Dakota on while you are at it. The original can and will be a PITA to get out if you ever need to replace it.


When you get ready to do it start a thread, or bring this one back up with any questions you might have.