LT5 Headers - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

apbreg · 01-05-2015

I'm seriously thinking about putting SS long tube headers and an all SS exhaust on my 95 Torch Red ZR-1 (50K miles). Will installing the headers require me to raise the engine to get them installed?

Karl · 01-05-2015

No.

Karl · 01-05-2015

Here is a good recent thread for you to read. Good luck!

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22266

mike100 · 01-05-2015

you'll need to raise the engine to get the factory manifolds loose and it sure helps to make room to pull the dipstick if you can go up about 3/4 inch off of the motor mounts. Putting the headers on after the stock stuff is removed is a lot easier and you can reach the fasteners much more easily.

Paul Workman · 01-06-2015

I've got a '90 and didn't lift the motor. But, maybe I should have as Mike suggests, cuz I used up a whole week's allotment of cuss words in about 4 hours! (I did remove the inside fender panels - which I guess is mandatory I suppose.)

I built a bracket to secure the dipstick, once the headers are installed. You'll see when you go to reinstalling yours what I mean. (If you're handy fabricating little stuff, it isn't hard. But, I have some ready-made. if you want one, PM w/ your address.)

Just about anything that adds HP will benefit from a recalibration of the PROM. Marc Haibeck or Corey Henderson can fix you up with a revised calibration PROM (which can be further enhanced to provide some additional operating enhancements as well).

Paul

01-05-2015	#1
apbreg Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7	LT5 Headers I'm seriously thinking about putting SS long tube headers and an all SS exhaust on my 95 Torch Red ZR-1 (50K miles). Will installing the headers require me to raise the engine to get them installed?

01-05-2015	#2
Karl Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 982	Re: LT5 Headers No.

01-05-2015	#3
Karl Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 982	Re: LT5 Headers Here is a good recent thread for you to read. Good luck! http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22266

01-05-2015	#4
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,786	Re: LT5 Headers you'll need to raise the engine to get the factory manifolds loose and it sure helps to make room to pull the dipstick if you can go up about 3/4 inch off of the motor mounts. Putting the headers on after the stock stuff is removed is a lot easier and you can reach the fasteners much more easily.

01-06-2015	#5
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: LT5 Headers I've got a '90 and didn't lift the motor. But, maybe I should have as Mike suggests, cuz I used up a whole week's allotment of cuss words in about 4 hours! (I did remove the inside fender panels - which I guess is mandatory I suppose.) I built a bracket to secure the dipstick, once the headers are installed. You'll see when you go to reinstalling yours what I mean. (If you're handy fabricating little stuff, it isn't hard. But, I have some ready-made. if you want one, PM w/ your address.) Just about anything that adds HP will benefit from a recalibration of the PROM. Marc Haibeck or Corey Henderson can fix you up with a revised calibration PROM (which can be further enhanced to provide some additional operating enhancements as well). Paul