Installing LT headers tips

[331GT]

Please update us on your buddy’s findings.

He just sent me this-looks like the wiring is kind of pinned in a weird way.

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[NGOT8R]

He just sent me this-looks like the wiring is kind of pinned in a weird way.

Yep, there it is. I can see damage to the wire coating on the green/white and purple/black wires. The connector also looks pinched as you mentioned and/or damaged. The area Where the connector is pinched is what needs to be dremeled out and clearanced. Now looking at that, tell me Ford didn’t know that this would be a problem somewhere down the road on cars with AE? They definitely knew.

 

[331GT]

Yep, there it is. I can see damage to the wire coating on the green/white and purple/black wires. The connector also looks pinched as you mentioned and/or damaged. The area Where the connector is pinched is what needs to be dremeled out and clearanced. Now looking at that, tell me Ford didn’t know that this would be a problem somewhere down the road on cars with AE? They definitely knew.

well damn. thanks for the info. always something!

 

[Jackson1320]

I would actually really love to do it on mine now after doing it on his. job would probably take one half to two thirds the time it took this first time around, now that i know what to look for, what to expect, what order to do stuff in, etc. plus, all this work and effort isnt even for my car, so i dont get the added fun that comes after a long weekend project, ha.

im hesitant for mine due to emissions. im in IL, so emissions isnt the worst i dont think, but it's still there, unlike some states. I was just reading a different thread on here about some catted long tube headers still not passing emissions. im not looking to have to do swaps every time emissions comes up, unless it was say 1 hour or so to swap a mid pipe every year or two. if i could find a way around the emissions issue, i would strongly consider a set of long tubes for mine.

Only factory or certified replacement cats are legal in all states. It’s up to the smog tech to decide if your cats are legal or not. If they don’t care then your good. I’m in California with LT’s and free flowing 3” exhaust all the way back without any problems

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