long tube header install

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  1. nchiav New Member

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    bought long tubes, instructions look simply enough.
    just not sure on the best way to jack the engine up with no damage?
    nchiav, Jan 7, 2009
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  2. BLAKDOUT New Member

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    put a 2x4 block or something on the end of the jack and jackit at the bottom of the trans case. you will only need it raised about 2-3 inches
    BLAKDOUT, Jan 7, 2009
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  3. CPman New Member

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    Are you talking at the bellhousing area?
    CPman, Jan 7, 2009
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  4. UrbanRedneck New Member

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    I wouldn't do it there. It'd probably be ok, but the commonly accepted way is to put the jack (with a block of wood) under the oil pan.
    UrbanRedneck, Jan 8, 2009
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  5. nchiav New Member

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    THANKS I HAVE HEARD OF THIS BUT WASN'T SURE , THE INSTUCTIONS SAY NOT TO JACK UP BY USING THE OIL PAN
    nchiav, Jan 8, 2009
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  6. UrbanRedneck New Member

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    You can't jack the CAR up on the pan, but you're just lifting the engine a few inches. I use the oil pan for that all the time on just about every kind of car.
    UrbanRedneck, Jan 9, 2009
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