showstoppers-96-Z/28

ok, this is for a 1996 Camaro Z/28...to all the current owners, or to people who've helped install a set of these exact headers (or maybe headers very similar to them)...i've swapped the cam and removed the intake and all those things on my own and had no problems so im thinkin of opening my exhaust a bit more now, there is minimal room and i am debating so here are some questions....

how hard is it to install these headers? is it something i can generally do in a weekend? Will i have to cut or modify my exhaust? will i end up replacing a ton of EGR stuff i wont be prepared for? and last but not least...i know they will make a difference, will it be THAT noticeable? (this question is not so important)
so please provide me the best answers you can and tell my why you voted for DIY or Professional installation. Thanks for everyones time

Pacesetter Part Number -- 70-1337
Summit Link -- http://static.summitracing.com/globa...-70-1337_w.jpg
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gt_biker13

Macs would be a much better choice if you dont want long tubes. How high can you safely lift your car?

njenson

I didnt have really many problems last weekend when i did my LTs... just spray the exhaust bolts down for a week before you do it and they should be ok...

i hate to sound like a broken record going along what everyone else will say on the site... but you should consider LTs, AT LEAST some 94-95 mids... that drivers side configuration is just so damn ugly and restrictive... im pretty sure shorties really wont gain you much.. you gotta let that cam breathe

Any more questions feel free to ask... its pretty fresh in my mind since i did them last weekend

95LT1conv

i cant see how that driver side design can be THAT much better than a stock manifold, not to mention i would not want to change plugs with those on. i would look at Macs or hookers

2000GTP

If you can handle a cam swap, I think you can handle headers. There is nothing complicated about installing them, it is just an involved job though. As mentioned above, I would consider doing mid-lengths at least.

zx1216

Go long tubes or go home

Javier97Z28

diy it's cake.

joeSS97

Looks like a pretzel,I would pass on those.

LSWHO

I think they look cool, but I'd go LTs personally. Never seen those before, they look like a snake got ahold of your manifold. Cool. If they were as good as LTs, I'd buy em!

showstoppers-96-Z/28

i've already purchased them thanks for the recommendations tho, and as for the lengths even tho in the picture they look like shorty's, they're classified as mid-lengths, so maybe that is ok after all.
again, seeing as i've already bought them and for now am stuck with them because my funds are limited to my 68 camaro restoration, im basically wanting input on how hard it is to install LT1 headers in general and if you think i can do it myself, or if i need a pro to throw them on for me.

95zsean

I just installed a set a of pacesetter Mids(95) It wasen't bad and easyer than a cam upgrade! So i would say give it a try.
As for what else you will need, if you are going to use all the polution stuff go get new air tubes for the headers from GM I destroyed mine when i took them out of the manifoldes even with heat.
Good luck!

mrmint69

I put them on my 94 and it was easy with the right tools. There are a few steps that suck on my mids like tightening the flange bolts and getting the passenger side through the bottom. I cut my exhaust after the cat and bought a 3" cat and had it welded for $40 at a muffler shop. I bought new O2 sensors and will install them next week and i also got the miny socket for the plugs because the regular ones will not work at all. Be sure to move the alternator to the side & remove the starter and take your time. The copper sealent was a pain and took me a while to do it without smearing it all over. I used 2 pen ends in the heads and slid the headers over so they aligned perfectly. Otherwise you get a mess and it can plug your cat if it comes off later. Good Luck

97Formy

I vote for DIY. It's actually not that bad, just time consuming.

gt_biker13

Ill call you up next time i have to take off the headers

It takes alot of time and the most difficult part is getting the wrench in the tight places... and removing the dip stick.

showstoppers-96-Z/28

well got the headers on the car, surprisingly, they werent so bad to put it, like everyone said, it was just very time consuming, i was also pleased to note they sent copper gaskets instead of those crappy paper ones in the picture. it was nice with them being practically bolt on (main reason i bought them) and then i started the car up and tried it out on the road, the difference was veeeery shocking, i didnt expect a big gain in anything except noise, but the pull of the car was just a night and day difference, for the money you pay (around $300), these headers were worth it, and i would recommend them to someone with a 96 or 97 and are on a pretty tight budget.