About to remove my Headers......

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SnakeEater

Sleep Dog Racing
Ok guys, im about to do a header overhaul..I belive I have the ATR headers and I was jus wondering if there was anything I needed to know before I jumped into this job....

I belive I have gaskets on there, but I was wondering if I need to replace them or I can just go with some High temp RV??

Is there any certain pattern to take as far as removal and reinstall..??


Any info would be nice as this is my first time pulling them apart......

FYI....2000 vortec heads...3in DP...and 30g turbo if that info is needed.... :tup:
 
BoostedSUV

BoostedSUV

Active member
Re: About to remove my Headers......

it's tight under the hood of these things as I am sure you know! I would first take out the radiator and fan shroud just to free up more room. Then take off the turbo, followed by the crossover pipe, then each individual header. It would probably be a good idea to take out the spark plugs, it makes it easier to slide them out. As far as a gaskets is concerned.. I would just go to any auto parts store and buy new ones. They are inexpensive and available. Wouldn't hurt to put some high temp silicone to hold them in place. That's my advice... i just did my exhaust manifolds and that was the easiest way. Should be very similar. Why are you taking them off?
 
bezerk

bezerk

New member
Re: About to remove my Headers......

you don't have to remove anything to install or remove the ATR headers, it's just a mather of puzzling around until you get it ou.
 
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SnakeEater

Sleep Dog Racing
Re: About to remove my Headers......

I just have to pull the passenger side and yes, i have a huge crack on one of the pipes...

The guy I purchased the Ty from said they where ATR...



Edit....I just removed the one side and it was pretty much building boost off 5 cylinders...Almost one pipe was completely busted off.......
 
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