Shorty header install in 88'?

97S281 · February 17th, 2011, 08:41 PM

How hard is it? there is a guy on CL looking for someone to do it. I did shorties on my 97 and it was pretty frustrating and took the better part of a day and a half. As I recall my old 87 wasn't that cluttered up in the engine compartment so is it easier? I don't know what brand he has but I could definately use the extra cash he is offering. I may be able to use my neigbors lift if it's open but i might have to do it in the riveway. He's offering $125 so I could tell him $150 and probably get it. Most shops are quoting him $400. I just don't want to do it if it is going to be as bad as the modular motor was.

Reps for good info.

I'll check back tomorrow, my son needs to type out a paper for school now.

95tbirdv8 · February 17th, 2011, 08:59 PM

It's a lot easier than a 4.6. You just remove the intake(not the manifold) and it will be 2 nuts on each side connecting the headers to midpipe. And 8 bolts on each header holding it to the head. I unplugged the plug wires so I wouldn't mess them up.

1FAST6 · February 17th, 2011, 10:11 PM

^^^x2 just did mine the other day and I installed the dreaded mac headers. was a piece of cake.

blown33 · February 17th, 2011, 10:15 PM

yea no problom if you pull the intake

Ohsplat · February 18th, 2011, 01:37 AM

Problems arise when bolts are old and have expanded or rusted into place. most shops charge that much because if they break a bolt they have to get it out. Exhaust bolts suck ass especially when you have to spray and wait.

flyin ryan · February 18th, 2011, 09:50 AM

cake work until you snap a bolt like mentioned above.. just take your time and it's simple so simple a caveman can do it

97S281 · February 18th, 2011, 03:27 PM

Thanks guys. All of you have been repped.

February 17th, 2011, 08:41 PM	#1
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Shorty header install in 88'? How hard is it? there is a guy on CL looking for someone to do it. I did shorties on my 97 and it was pretty frustrating and took the better part of a day and a half. As I recall my old 87 wasn't that cluttered up in the engine compartment so is it easier? I don't know what brand he has but I could definately use the extra cash he is offering. I may be able to use my neigbors lift if it's open but i might have to do it in the riveway. He's offering $125 so I could tell him $150 and probably get it. Most shops are quoting him $400. I just don't want to do it if it is going to be as bad as the modular motor was. Reps for good info. I'll check back tomorrow, my son needs to type out a paper for school now. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

February 17th, 2011, 08:59 PM	#2
95tbirdv8 Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's a lot easier than a 4.6. You just remove the intake(not the manifold) and it will be 2 nuts on each side connecting the headers to midpipe. And 8 bolts on each header holding it to the head. I unplugged the plug wires so I wouldn't mess them up. __________________ Burning Rubber in the 5.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKGSmRkKQcM95 95 mark8 lsc 95 tbird v8 90 mustang gt 07 silverado v8 08 yamaha r6 to be continued........ foxbodyperformance.com is the way to go

February 17th, 2011, 10:11 PM	#3
1FAST6 Regular 1989 LX hatch 15 and change Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FL Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^x2 just did mine the other day and I installed the dreaded mac headers. was a piece of cake. __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Both BLACK

February 17th, 2011, 10:15 PM	#4
blown33 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea no problom if you pull the intake __________________ 1988 mustang lx 373 upers and lowers

February 18th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#7
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Thanks guys. All of you have been repped. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

February 18th, 2011, 01:37 AM	#5
Ohsplat Enthusiast 1983GT No motor or trans Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Middle River MD Posts: 540 iTrader: 0 reviews	Problems arise when bolts are old and have expanded or rusted into place. most shops charge that much because if they break a bolt they have to get it out. Exhaust bolts suck ass especially when you have to spray and wait.

February 18th, 2011, 09:50 AM	#6
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	cake work until you snap a bolt like mentioned above.. just take your time and it's simple so simple a caveman can do it

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