We are working on my brothers 98 firebird, getting the old manifolds off to install the long tubes. The tranny is already out due to needing a clutch, so that helps the ordeal. My question is this, do I need to remove anything on the passenger side to get the header off. It seems a little tight on that side with the coils. Has anyone done this and can give me a few tips. The driver side is done, this is passenger side only. Any help would be great.

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Nobody has ever done their own hearder???

 

A sheep hearder? Quinten.. come on

you shouldnt have to remove anything... ive seen some cars have to lift one side of the motor a tad.. i didnt have to on mine

 

OH CRAP. I forgot this was your forum. Now its not like I havent done this before, but I am not use to these damn LS1's. I love my LT1 more and more as I work on this car Its just that the more I look at it, the more I dont see how my arm is going in that hole! Just wondered if anyone else took anything off. This isnt the type of F-body I usually work on. But if you say it comes out without removing the coils, I will trust ya. Looks like its time to get out the bandaids and bactene