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dentnshell · 06-05-2015, 05:57 PM

Stainless Power Headers were delivered today (Friday)
Almost everything went great! Except I was unable to remove the drivers side O2 Sensor... PB blaster / torch..... eventually twisted it off. Dang

Passenger side came out but the threads are messed up to the point I don't want to risk messing up the threads on the headers putting it back in...

Oh well right... Off to the parts store... Wrong! Nothing in stock...
It is Friday decided to use Amazon Prime... and save $90

Nothing like new headers installed but the car is up on jack stands, waiting to see if re-using the factory gaskets have a leak... If so, At least another two days

760bowtie · 06-05-2015, 06:36 PM

Same thing happened to me. I didn't even try the parts store, went with Amazon prime with next day shipping for 3.99

ackeight · 06-05-2015, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the club. Waited 3 extra days. Longest 3 days ever.

dentnshell · 06-05-2015, 07:12 PM

Thanks guys... It makes me feel better knowing I am not alone... Misery loves company. The good news is Jegs shipped my Z28 CAI today!

Then wait for the tune. **** Hurry up and wait ****

ToolFan66 · 06-05-2015, 07:18 PM

Did you let the PB soak over night?

Bodywerks · 06-07-2015, 05:19 AM

My 1le only had 1800 miles when I installed my headers, and I still almost ruined one O2 sensor taking it off. Used mouse milk and torch and still almost killed one. Had to clean up the threads once removed with a jewelers file.
I can only imagine what they are like on cars several years old with tens of thousands of miles on them.

Chapa3 · 06-07-2015, 08:55 AM

I guess I got lucky with mine, and that's because I have 57k miles. haha

762ch · 06-07-2015, 10:06 PM

Mine were really bad, one stripped out but I was able to clean it up. I made sure to order everything TSP reccomended, gaskets and 02 extenders.

My install went smooth, but make sure you pull the plugs! The break very easy and when they break they cause random misfires and drivability issues .

06-05-2015, 05:57 PM	#1
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	New Headers for the weekend! - NOT!!! Stainless Power Headers were delivered today (Friday) Almost everything went great! Except I was unable to remove the drivers side O2 Sensor... PB blaster / torch..... eventually twisted it off. Dang Passenger side came out but the threads are messed up to the point I don't want to risk messing up the threads on the headers putting it back in... Oh well right... Off to the parts store... Wrong! Nothing in stock... It is Friday decided to use Amazon Prime... and save $90 Nothing like new headers installed but the car is up on jack stands, waiting to see if re-using the factory gaskets have a leak... If so, At least another two days __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

06-05-2015, 06:36 PM	#2
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Same thing happened to me. I didn't even try the parts store, went with Amazon prime with next day shipping for 3.99 __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

06-05-2015, 06:39 PM	#3
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Welcome to the club. Waited 3 extra days. Longest 3 days ever. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

06-05-2015, 07:12 PM	#4
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Thanks guys... It makes me feel better knowing I am not alone... Misery loves company. The good news is Jegs shipped my Z28 CAI today! Then wait for the tune. ** Hurry up and wait ** __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

06-05-2015, 07:18 PM	#5
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	Did you let the PB soak over night? __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

06-07-2015, 05:19 AM	#6
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	My 1le only had 1800 miles when I installed my headers, and I still almost ruined one O2 sensor taking it off. Used mouse milk and torch and still almost killed one. Had to clean up the threads once removed with a jewelers file. I can only imagine what they are like on cars several years old with tens of thousands of miles on them. __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

06-07-2015, 08:55 AM	#7
Chapa3 Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 44	I guess I got lucky with mine, and that's because I have 57k miles. haha

06-07-2015, 10:06 PM	#8
762ch Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 341	Mine were really bad, one stripped out but I was able to clean it up. I made sure to order everything TSP reccomended, gaskets and 02 extenders. My install went smooth, but make sure you pull the plugs! The break very easy and when they break they cause random misfires and drivability issues .