What else during headed install? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hobbes · 06-18-2023

My header install kit from Marc will be here in a few weeks. What else should I consider doing while I have things torn apart for the install? Fuel filter is on the list already.

WARP TEN · 06-19-2023

How about a thorough cleaning of the engine compartment while you have a little more room in there. When Marc had my '95's engine out, he spent two hours cleaning the engine compartment and it never looked better. Lots of nooks and crannies that you can get to with everything in place. Even if your engine isn't out, losing the headers give you some opportunity to clean better than usual. --Bob

Hobbes · 06-19-2023

Good call Bob! I pulled the wheels a few weeks ago and cleaned up all the suspension & brake bits. Will definitely do a more thorough cleaning with the fender liners and manifolds out of the way.

06-18-2023	#1
Hobbes Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 22	What else during header install? My header install kit from Marc will be here in a few weeks. What else should I consider doing while I have things torn apart for the install? Fuel filter is on the list already. __________________ 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #1648 Stainless Works headers, OBX cat-back, Haibeck chip, Haibeck 170 degree thermostat, throttle body coolant bypass, led headlights & fog lights, Etoile 455 3-piece wheels. 1973 Stingray Black/Black #421. ZZ4 with Holley Sniper EFI, Tremec TKO-600 5 speed, 3-row aluminum radiator, 18? Foose legend wheels, + lots more. Last edited by Hobbes; 06-18-2023 at 04:02 PM.

06-19-2023	#2
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,082	Re: What else during headed install? How about a thorough cleaning of the engine compartment while you have a little more room in there. When Marc had my '95's engine out, he spent two hours cleaning the engine compartment and it never looked better. Lots of nooks and crannies that you can get to with everything in place. Even if your engine isn't out, losing the headers give you some opportunity to clean better than usual. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

06-19-2023	#3
Hobbes Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 22	Re: What else during headed install? Good call Bob! I pulled the wheels a few weeks ago and cleaned up all the suspension & brake bits. Will definitely do a more thorough cleaning with the fender liners and manifolds out of the way. __________________ 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #1648 Stainless Works headers, OBX cat-back, Haibeck chip, Haibeck 170 degree thermostat, throttle body coolant bypass, led headlights & fog lights, Etoile 455 3-piece wheels. 1973 Stingray Black/Black #421. ZZ4 with Holley Sniper EFI, Tremec TKO-600 5 speed, 3-row aluminum radiator, 18? Foose legend wheels, + lots more.