HELP Headers

Xsad · 08-08-2011, 11:01 AM

Guys I have been asking shops around my area to install headers for me.
But no one can do it. So I decided to do it my self, can someone who have done it tell me what type tools will I need to remove the headers. Thanks a lot.

wind.zero · 08-08-2011, 11:23 AM

DIY: Stillen header installation

Mozen · 08-08-2011, 01:54 PM

Yep, told ya Lin there is a DIY

Zat_Zuma · 08-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Don't forget to stock up on band-aids ....... you will be needing some.

Plus I think if you have to ask how and what tools to use ...... I strongly suggest to get someone to do it for you. This project is not for a novice, nor the faint of heart.
The drivers side is tough and a tight fit. Once you start, there is no going back.

I strongly suggest to search a little more for a shop in your area and let someone else do it with the right tools and experience.

SPOHN · 08-08-2011, 05:01 PM

I done them on my 350 and I said never again. Way to stressfull and not worth it in gains. Especially if you have already done all the other NA mods. Better have various tools. I had to cut off about a 1/4'' of a 14mm deep socket just to get one bolt off on the drivers side due to the tight area. Getting the sockets and wrenches in there is one thing then to break then loose is another. Good luck.

Megan370z · 08-08-2011, 06:25 PM

you can also check my DIY for the header , there is a picture of what tools I used which would be a very good starting point.

just make sure that if one of the stud come out , to screw them back in correctly !!! because its relatively easy to have them screw back in with the wrong angle !

DIY , Stillen Header with Berk HFC

Xsad · 08-08-2011, 11:26 PM

Thanks guys. I would really love to do it myself. But I give up, I'm still new to this. .....

08-08-2011, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xsad Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Turing 7sp Rep Power: 14	HELP Headers Guys I have been asking shops around my area to install headers for me. But no one can do it. So I decided to do it my self, can someone who have done it tell me what type tools will I need to remove the headers. Thanks a lot.

08-08-2011, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 18	Don't forget to stock up on band-aids ....... you will be needing some. Plus I think if you have to ask how and what tools to use ...... I strongly suggest to get someone to do it for you. This project is not for a novice, nor the faint of heart. The drivers side is tough and a tight fit. Once you start, there is no going back. I strongly suggest to search a little more for a shop in your area and let someone else do it with the right tools and experience. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

08-08-2011, 05:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I done them on my 350 and I said never again. Way to stressfull and not worth it in gains. Especially if you have already done all the other NA mods. Better have various tools. I had to cut off about a 1/4'' of a 14mm deep socket just to get one bolt off on the drivers side due to the tight area. Getting the sockets and wrenches in there is one thing then to break then loose is another. Good luck. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 08-08-2011 at 05:06 PM.

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08-08-2011, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 14	DIY: Stillen header installation

08-08-2011, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 23	you can also check my DIY for the header , there is a picture of what tools I used which would be a very good starting point. just make sure that if one of the stud come out , to screw them back in correctly !!! because its relatively easy to have them screw back in with the wrong angle ! DIY , Stillen Header with Berk HFC

08-08-2011, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xsad Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Turing 7sp Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys. I would really love to do it myself. But I give up, I'm still new to this. .....