shorty header install

[reno124]

Bought a set of stainless shorty headers to go with the crate motor haven't installed yet due to needing a y pipe but what's gonna be needed to install these bad boys I got header bolts headers and gaskets what do I need to modify or any special tools or any of that

 

[95Escahoe]

What brand? Those Ebay ones? If so maybe upgrade the gaskets and mounting hardware, might need to mod the y-pipe a lil, thats pretty much it

 

[reno124]

I don't re call the brand but had alot of good reviews bought some hardware and gaskets from ABC mine didn't come with either but just unbolt manifolds and these bolt straight on? I know you gotta get them hot then tighten again but that's it?

 

[steampunk1375]

I just installed a set of JBA stainless headers on my 2000 5.7 CCSB, I had to buy some high temperature sealant because they didn't use a gasket to the y-pipe. Otherwise I needed to buy nothing, new gaskets and bolts were included.

 

[reno124]

Was it pretty straight forward ? Manifolds off headers on?

 

[95Escahoe]

So you say crate motor its not in your truck yet and brand new correct? If so should be easy getting the old manifolds off no rust etc. to deal with ya thats pretty much it just might have to mod the y-pipe a lil

 

[reno124]

Crate motor in and running good manifolds on BC didn't have y pipe yet

 

[reno124]

Got them in had to cut the bracket for the alternator and PS pump have a leak some where just can't get them tight enough I guess..

 

[95Escahoe]

Any pics?