LT install?
07-07-2006, 05:31 PM
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Re: LT install?
Originally Posted by Taintedz28
a double barrel bitch and a bucket of homosexual monkeys
, seriously, if you take your time and hopfully have someone to assist you it is not that bad. Alot depends on the brand of headers you buy as far as fittment goes and I STRONGLY suggest you replace your motor mounts while you have the exhaust manifolds off because once you install the headers and then decide that you should have changed out the motor mounts that double barrel bitch and a bucket of homosexual monkeys will be waiting for you. I installed my pacesetter LT's, prothane motor mounts, and hooker catback by myself in a weekend taking my time. The headers were a piece of cake, they fit perfect! The motor mounts were a little time consuming, but certainly not rocket science. The catback was the hardest only because I had zero help with holding things up and making sure everything looked right before tightening all the clamps.I say go for it ,you'll be glad you did it and you will save your cash for that "next mod".
07-09-2006, 12:53 AM
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Re: LT install?
this is my next project. how bad are the SLP LT's to install? i heard they were a "double barrel bitch and a bucket of homesexual monkeys" x 2! (btw, thats the funniest damn thing ive heard all day...thanks).
07-09-2006, 01:03 AM
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Re: LT install?
If you can get the car up high enough you will be able to get the job done. It took me at most 10 hrs but I did alot of other things in the process. Just take off the coil packs and take your time removing the manifolds.
07-09-2006, 01:17 AM
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Re: LT install?
cats or no cats? that is the question.
How much louder will the car be without cats (the volume doent concern me, i just dont want that raspy tinny sound)? and does it smell really bad (like gas) without them? i also have clearance issues now with the new springs.
How much louder will the car be without cats (the volume doent concern me, i just dont want that raspy tinny sound)? and does it smell really bad (like gas) without them? i also have clearance issues now with the new springs.
07-09-2006, 06:47 AM
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Re: LT install?
lmao, yea ima def a trip with my explanations huh
, the volume; well, i like to **** off the neighbors and want it super loud; but the raspy ness....how bad does it get?if i want the volume, should i go with some highflow cats and a cutout?
07-09-2006, 03:01 PM
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Re: LT install?
my bad-2-da-bone LT header install guide
not mechanically hard, basic tools. but logistically its difficult due to space.
i'd stay away from the SLP if i were you....just my $.02
may i also suggest swappping out the motor mounts while you have the manifolds off. it will pretty much eliminate flex and clearance issues, and is 100X easier with everything removed.
not mechanically hard, basic tools. but logistically its difficult due to space.
i'd stay away from the SLP if i were you....just my $.02
may i also suggest swappping out the motor mounts while you have the manifolds off. it will pretty much eliminate flex and clearance issues, and is 100X easier with everything removed.
07-09-2006, 04:20 PM
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Re: LT install?
Do poly engine mounts cause any more interior noise/vibrations compared to stock?
I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car
. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?
I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?
07-09-2006, 05:48 PM
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Re: LT install?
i didn't notice any added vibration or noise with my motor mounts.
granted i already had a poly torque arm mount and trans mount.
even with teh cam now...it doesn't seem to vibrate much
granted i already had a poly torque arm mount and trans mount.
even with teh cam now...it doesn't seem to vibrate much
07-10-2006, 08:54 AM
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Re: LT install?
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
Do poly engine mounts cause any more interior noise/vibrations compared to stock? I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?
I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?
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07-10-2006, 07:38 PM
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Re: LT install?
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
Do poly engine mounts cause any more interior noise/vibrations compared to stock? I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?
I mean, if any of you know what it's like installing a poly trans mount, often times they cause a fair bit more vibration to be transmitted into the interior of the car. Just curious if it's really noticeable that the engine mounts are solid?