factory header removal - Page 2

L78toLT1 · 12-31-2017, 09:21 AM

On second thought, it was my pray ported intake manifold, not the flex fuel sensor that required cutting a bunch of these clips. I hate those damn things but wish I knew where to find 'em!

oldman · 01-01-2018, 11:49 AM

The front one that holds the passenger side wire harness to the factory catch can / vapor separator can't be ordered separately, I might try ebay for a similar push in style tip tie.

oldman · 01-01-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

I yanked my factory exhaust manifolds off this afternoon, it was far easier than anticipated. Thanks, Oldman for the writeup! I'm hoping the headers go on as easily as the stockers came off - wishful thinking, I am sure!
I'm installing kooks 1 7/8 headers and was wondering if I need to remove the starter, motor mount, or both. This seems to vary depending on the brand of header being installed. What all did you kooks guys have to remove?

starter for sure had to come out, the secret is to put the starter back in with shield before the passenger side header is bolted up. Also put the dipstick back in before all the bolts are tight and before the plugs. I should edit the how to.

L78toLT1 · 01-01-2018, 03:55 PM

I second oldman's recommendation on the dipstick. As for the starter shield, if memory serves, I installed mine after torquing the headers.

oldman · 01-01-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

I second oldman's recommendation on the dipstick. As for the starter shield, if memory serves, I installed mine after torquing the headers.

I did the same with my shield, was hating life, that and the primary power cable. I wish I left the header loose... would have saved 10 minutes...

L78toLT1 · 01-01-2018, 04:42 PM

That primary cable was a bitch. I cut a 13mm wrench in half to make a 4inch 13mm box to tighten the nut

leadfoot93 · 01-02-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

I took old man's advice and cut off all of the ripple clip wire ties. I seem to recall someone posting that they bought some of these off of Amazon. I searched but cannot find the damn things. Where is everyone getting these? I'm sure they are available somewhere for less $$$ than at the dealership.

Are you talking about these?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

L78toLT1 · 01-02-2018, 10:14 AM

Yes those are the ones...Fir tree push mounts...no wonder I couldn't find these when searching Amazon! Thanks, Ledfoot

oldman · 01-02-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by leadfoot93

Are you talking about these?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

yeah, I got mine from ebay... can't remember where I put them LOL.

parbreak · 01-17-2018, 09:18 PM

Just installed Kooks 1 7/8 LTs this weekend. Starter and starter shield absolutely do NOT need to come off.

George012209 · 06-02-2019, 03:19 PM

I have a question do I have to remove the Muffler to take off a starter from a 2016 Camaro ss?

George012209 · 06-02-2019, 03:42 PM

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I have a question do I have to remove the Muffler to take off a starter from a 2016 Camaro ss?

12-31-2017, 09:21 AM	#15
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	On second thought, it was my pray ported intake manifold, not the flex fuel sensor that required cutting a bunch of these clips. I hate those damn things but wish I knew where to find 'em! __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-01-2018, 11:49 AM	#16
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	The front one that holds the passenger side wire harness to the factory catch can / vapor separator can't be ordered separately, I might try ebay for a similar push in style tip tie. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

01-01-2018, 03:55 PM	#18
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	I second oldman's recommendation on the dipstick. As for the starter shield, if memory serves, I installed mine after torquing the headers. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-01-2018, 04:42 PM	#20
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	That primary cable was a bitch. I cut a 13mm wrench in half to make a 4inch 13mm box to tighten the nut __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-02-2018, 10:14 AM	#22
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	Yes those are the ones...Fir tree push mounts...no wonder I couldn't find these when searching Amazon! Thanks, Ledfoot __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-17-2018, 09:18 PM	#24
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	Just installed Kooks 1 7/8 LTs this weekend. Starter and starter shield absolutely do NOT need to come off. __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

06-02-2019, 03:19 PM	#25
George012209 Drives: 2016 Camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lemoore ca Posts: 3	Starter I have a question do I have to remove the Muffler to take off a starter from a 2016 Camaro ss?

06-02-2019, 03:42 PM	#26
George012209 Drives: 2016 Camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lemoore ca Posts: 3	n 2019 Location: Lemoore ca Posts: 1 iTrader Rating:0reviews *Starter I have a question do I have to remove the Muffler to take off a starter from a 2016 Camaro ss?

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