I have 1 3/4 SLP headers installed on my car, how hard or what do I have to do to take the heads off with the motor still in the car. Everything is allready off or out, cam, intake, rockers pushrods Etc.
Thanks
...Rich

1995 firebird

 

Please post how to questions like this in a gen spacific forum, moving to LT1 Tech...

 

The headers will eventually need to be moved out of engine bay. Theres a metal cooling line on the back of the heads you dont want to forget about. Sounds like your ready, just remove the bolts and pull the heads.

 

I'm almost ready, but are you sure you can unbolt the headers from the heads and have enought room to get at the bolts, or do you have to losen the collectors also, if I have to fully remove the headers from the car I won't bother.
Thanks
...Rich

 

I've had SLPs and I will tell you there is no way you are removing the heads without removing the exaust, even with stock manifolds it ISN'T going to happen. There are bolts on the top of the head, and on the side at the outside of the block, you can't get to those without removing the exaust.

I would have to say for me thats the worst part of a head swap, dealing with plugs and exaust. It can easily be done in a weekend though if you are semi-handy and have the tools. Accessory bracket is another thing I hate dealing with, small hands would help out there.