Changing headers

[Cdnchallenger]

 

Is it possible to change my headers without removing my engine?

Thanks

Steve

[NoMope Greg]

What engine do you have?  Which headers are on there now and what do you want to put in?

[Cdnchallenger]

I have a 318.

I have no idea what is on there now. They are all rusted and I now have an exhaust leak.

I had no particular brand in place that I wanted to use.

Any suggestions?

[71chally416]

TTI

[Chryco Psycho]

Hooker & Dougs also make a header that goes Above the steering link but I also recommend TTi
 as for removing them I bet you have to disconnect the steeri9ng linkage to get the header out , you may also have to remove the starter & lift the engine slightly to get them in & out

[sleepychallenger]

is the 383 easier to get headers in and out? i just lifted one side of the engine, then the other.

[72hemi]

power steering or manual steering?

[MEK-Dangerfield]

It isn't a day at the beach, but yes... headers can be swapped on an E-Body without removing the engine. I'm on my third set. Don't ask...   

The driver's side is always the fun part. I had to pull back the steering column, and disconnect the kick-down linkage(I have an auto). In my case, the starter and header had to come out at the same time, as the starter was encaged in the Hedman's I have. I have a 440, but I'm sure your results will be similar. Also be aware that some of your header bolts might go thru the water jacket. In that case, you will need some thread sealer to re-install them.


  Mike