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First time install...

Old May 26, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Exclamation First time install...

im gonna go with a LE1 setup from lloyd elliot. Ive only installed minor things on my car and my dads truck so what do you guys think about installing the heads and cam myself...can it be done and is it a good idea? or should i pay to get it done? thanks guys
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Re: First time install...

Here's a link to give you a good idea what you're in for:

http://afrashteh.com/guide/install.htm
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Re: First time install...

wow thats def. alot of &%$@...is that as hard as it looks?
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Re: First time install...

Originally Posted by frankthetank078
wow thats def. alot of &%$@...is that as hard as it looks?
yes and no.

no, because as you are going through it, it will make more sense

yes, because that's an install guide - doesn't include everything that could possibly go wrong. you will have your own uniqu problems and difficulties.



How much time do you have to complete this, should you attempt this yourself?
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Re: First time install...

i personally like zmydust.com's site: http://zmydust.com/headsandcam.html or shoebox's site: http://www.shbox.com , very good instructions, and zmydust has pictures as well.
Old May 26, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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Re: First time install...

Although not that difficult it is a lot of work. Expect at least three solid days if working alone.
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Re: First time install...

Originally Posted by 94 NO TOP Z
Although not that difficult it is a lot of work. Expect at least three solid days if working alone.
first time with minor installs previously....I say leave yourself 8 days to be on the safe side (for trips to the parts store, missing tools, etc......who knows....)
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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Re: First time install...

yea thats all true but i dont have a timeline i have up to two full weeks so i think ill be fine ...time wise
Old May 27, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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Some pics that might be helpful:
http://home.comcast.net/~jsaccani/Je...al_Writeup.doc
http://home.comcast.net/~jsaccani/Je...l_Pictures.doc

Factory shop manuals are extremely helpful also.
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