Thanks for the info Geoff! I over-looked the motor and the only problem I
could see was maybe getting the manifolds out and the headers in. Do they
come out from the top or the bottom? If from the top it looks like the
air-intake might have to be removed. Thanks again:)
Josh
----- Original Message -----
From: Geoff <geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 8:04 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Header install on 3.9?
> Josh, I just put some headers (JBA) on my '95 V6. The installation was
> pretty straight forward. Just disconnect the y pipe (2 bolts a side)
> remove 8 mounting nuts/studs and the EGR tube (2 bolts) Pull off the
> exhaust manifolds and scrape the carbon off of your heads. It takes a
while
> to get the new headers lined up right on the passenger side, but the bolts
> go almost straight in the first time. The only problem I had was removing
> one of the factory studs because it was frozen in. A few minutes with the
> MAPP torch and it pulled right out. All in all i got it done in about 2
> hours with a friends help. I'm just a 1st year auto student in highschool
> so I don't have alot of experience either.
>
> The headers didn't make my truck much louder because I already have a
> CatBack exhaust system but it's deeper and rumbles a bit more.
>
> Geoff
> "Josh Garrison" <cctco@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:01C0EF37.FFEAEDC0.cctco@pacbell.net...
> > I did a few searches but couldn't come up with anything solid. I want
to
> > get in on the group deal:) Do I need anything special? I won't need to
> > tear up the motor too much will I? I have limited mech. skills, so any
> > help would be appreciated!:) Also, how can we find out how many more
need
> > to be purchased to get the group price? I know someone was working on
> that.
> > Thanks guys!
>
>
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