How difficult to install headers?
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Originally Posted by LagunaS2K,Sep 28 2006, 11:22 PM
took me 1 hr to install it you will need to get the car high up in the air.... i used regular ramps plus a jack to lift it an additional 6-9 inches just to pull the header under the car.
If you need help PM me i can lend you a hand.... it took 2 guys to do my car 1 guy can do it but 2 is better one can watch up top as you guide the old header out and guide it back on.
very simple DIY!
I purcahsed a new Exhast gasket, flange seal ring, and also new manifold nuts. about 58 bucks worth of parts. didn't use any liquid seal on any thing simply bolted it and after 200 miles i retorque the bolts.
I don't know the torque specs of them i basically turn them snug and added 180. when i retorque i did 45 deg additonal. when i checked it after 200 miles none of then needed to be retorqued.
If you need help PM me i can lend you a hand.... it took 2 guys to do my car 1 guy can do it but 2 is better one can watch up top as you guide the old header out and guide it back on.
very simple DIY!
I purcahsed a new Exhast gasket, flange seal ring, and also new manifold nuts. about 58 bucks worth of parts. didn't use any liquid seal on any thing simply bolted it and after 200 miles i retorque the bolts.
I don't know the torque specs of them i basically turn them snug and added 180. when i retorque i did 45 deg additonal. when i checked it after 200 miles none of then needed to be retorqued.
I guess dinner's on me!
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Originally Posted by FMINUS,Sep 29 2006, 07:19 AM
That would be sweet, I will IM you when I get it in! You sure you want to drive all the way out here?
I guess dinner's on me!
I guess dinner's on me!
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Originally Posted by FMINUS,Sep 29 2006, 09:47 AM
Can you let me know what the torque specs are?
That would be great?
Is this located in the manual that HandA.com sells for $78?
That would be great?
Is this located in the manual that HandA.com sells for $78?
Book says same torque specs for all MY's
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Originally Posted by FMINUS,Sep 28 2006, 09:07 PM
How difficult to install headers?
Your car has ONE header, not headerS.
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I just talked to Ben from Honda and he said that the Mugen Header is very difficult to install and that the engine mounts have to be removed.
He says its not a bolt on/off operation.
Anyone have any experience?
He says its not a bolt on/off operation.
Anyone have any experience?
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Headers are cake, just make sure to get the front up high enough to be able to get the old manifold out and the new on back in from the bottom.
I have done extensive work on a 99 4Runner and if your Taco was a V6 I can promise you this header is much easier than the install on your Taco. I have no experience with 4cyl models though...
I have done extensive work on a 99 4Runner and if your Taco was a V6 I can promise you this header is much easier than the install on your Taco. I have no experience with 4cyl models though...
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Originally Posted by 44Runner,Oct 2 2006, 07:33 PM
Headers are cake, just make sure to get the front up high enough to be able to get the old manifold out and the new on back in from the bottom.
I have done extensive work on a 99 4Runner and if your Taco was a V6 I can promise you this header is much easier than the install on your Taco. I have no experience with 4cyl models though...
I have done extensive work on a 99 4Runner and if your Taco was a V6 I can promise you this header is much easier than the install on your Taco. I have no experience with 4cyl models though...
That is why I am so hesistant on doing this myself because not all apps are so easy. When I was going to do the Tacoma, everyone said "oh yea, simple swap."