Pacesetter 3.8l Header install

[97rs4life]

Well tonight I began the header install. Got the ypipe off, spark plugs out, heat shields off, and then soaked the manifold bolts in some penatrating oil for the night so hopefully they won't break when I go to remove them. Going to get the old manis off tomorrow and throw on the Headers, can't wait!

Then it is time to do the !pass wire mod and shave the door moldings.

[meissen]

Sweet! Take pics of the progress and make a writeup.

[silver6_maro]

Good luck with the install, hope it goes smoother than my header install....i think you will be suprised with the difference in sound!!

Yeah let us know how that !pass mod goes too- quite interested

[97rs4life]

Well got the old manifolds off, no broken bolts! I am really happy about that. Put the passenger header on and tightened it up. Taking a break for some food right now, then going out to put the drivers side on.

Both 02 sensors came out of the manifolds just fine, however the one in the ypipe I had to heat it up and unfortunetely the threads were messed up bad. Going to have to buy a new sensor for the ypipe on monday.

The install isn't that bad, just really time consuming if you only have one person like I do for the most part except for when my dad comes out and helps every once in a while.

Also I have been taking pics as I go. Will get them all up once I am all done.

[NOS2006]

Doin' it from the top or bottom?

[97rs4life]

A little of both, whatever I could reach I would from the bottom. Both of the old manifolds came out the bottom no problem with the heat shields off them.

Uploading pics right now and then will post here some pics.

[97rs4life]

Here are some pics, I will be posting in the tech forum how to install them when all done welding the y pipe and everything.

In the air ready to begin


Y-pipe cut out just in front of the cat. I was going to replace my cat but it looks like new yet inside.


Driver's side manifold off, old gaskets still on it (I did replace them too )


Passenger side manifold off


Old manifolds and y pipe after removing them


Pacesetter headers and ypipe ready to be installed


Passenger Side Header installed

[97rs4life]

I am debating on removing my EGR or not right now. I can tune it for the code it would throw with my hp tuners, and it would clean up the engine bay. hmm....

[DETROITMUSCLE]

I got rid of mine no problem all it is is clutter.

[97rs4life]

yea I decided that I am ditching it, just gotta make some block off plates

[SS4Matt]

yea i would say get rid of all that unnecessary stuff! looks much cleaner without it!

[phoenix_rising]

Lookin good and easy! I can see already how much difference there is between stock and aftermarket headers! Gotta get me some of them. Later this year maybe once I pay off my current mods...

[97rs4life]

Took it for a ride today, sounds real good, just gotta weld up the cat area some more, there is a slight leak there yet on top which is a pain to get at for welding.

Sound clip coming tonight.

[93formulalt1]

Sweet! I love to hear sound clips!