DIY: Stillen header installation

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z Just one question: Was your mechanic able to use a torque wrench on every header bolt to the heads during installation? Thanks. I honestly can't

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DIY: Stillen header installation

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05-10-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Just one question: Was your mechanic able to use a torque wrench on every header bolt to the heads during installation? Thanks.

I honestly can't remember if he even used one. I remember him using an air ratchet, and I think he may have just set the torque with the air ratchet.

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Just glancing through and had a thought. In the event that you change both the headers AND the cats is it possible unbolt at the block and back of the cats and pull the whole assembly out that way? Or is it just too tight?

That shouldn't be a problem. The space isn't not too tight to do that.

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