I'm getting Jet-Hot headers for christmas for my 97 Z28.

So If you could make a List of all the parts I will need that would be great.

 

threw jet hot you should have everything you need with the headers besides that PATIENCE LOTS AND LOTS OF PATIENCE lol

 

A way to get the front of the car VERY high in the air, by high i mean, the tips should almost touch the ground.

 

You can't buy patience, but you can buy beer.

 

First off, don't forget to get O2 sims for the rear O2's.

Second, buy GOOD bolts and don't use paper gaskets. You might want to use some anti-seize too. I have FLP's. I used the paper gaskets they supplied. They blew out pretty quickly. I replaced them with Fel-Pro 1406 gaskets. The bolts they gave were junk. They rusted in place in no time. My Stage 8 locking bolts are so much better. JMO.

 

Where did you get the stage 8 locking bolts from?

Brandon

 

http://www.stage8.com/

I also highly reccomend them... say goodbye to bolts backing out or rusting.

 

-Stage 8's
-Couple of jacks would be nice (one of them being a full size floor jack.. you going to need to lift the motor a bit, unless you get lucky)
-Stands
-Nice pair of thick gaskets
-Punching Bag

 

What plug wires? Where can I get a good of the over the valve cover ones?

 

Might want to invest in some good working gloves too.

Headers are usually a real PITA. Some poeple it takes a couple days to work them in. I believe probably the easiest solution might actually be to drop the K-member as if you were going to do a motor swap. Everything is right out in the open and it usually doesnt take more than 3-4 hours to drop it.

 

WHat collecter gaskets and plus wires should I run? Should I go over the valve covers? THose look like they are good, and better to use for not burning plug wires. My buddy who works on cars alot said he would install them for $300. Is that better than chewing up my hands? Thanks

 

-new o2's (front)
-OTVC kit from www.thunderracing.com (comes with Taylor wires)
-o2 extensions (from thunder too)
-02 simms, or custom programming/OBD1 conversion form madz28.com (pretty reasonable prices, and my car runs sweet)
-if you dont get the programming, you will need an LT4 KM
-spark plugs, NGK TR55's work good
-may want to replace the motor mounts
-dont forget about a y-pipe
- copper or soft aluminum collecter gaskets
good luck
Chris

 

How much are new O2's? Do I really need new ones, I have 28000 miles on the car at the moment. Do I need LT4 KM even with O2 Sims?

 

Isn't that the truth....

To save you a lot of headache... pull the motor mount bolts, jack the motor as high as it will go and drop the K-member a few inches. This will save you hours in frustration...

I know I just went through this and had to do it twice because they sent a defective header. The driver side collector was welded on at an upward angle which prevent the Y-pipe from mating with it.

 

well, with that low mileage you will be fine with your old ones.
If you dont have programming done to your PCM, you will need the LT4 KM. Your longtubes are louder than manifolds, and the knock sensor will pick that up and take away some timing, making the car run not so good. The LT4 KM reduces its sensitivity.