coot_er

i have a b16 in my 91 hf. im trying to get the old stock header out so i can put in my new one piece. what is the best way to do it since i need to remove the cross member?

Ef-er

i was able to squeeze mine in after removing the 4 bolts on bottom of cross member and 2 on the front for radias arms. just move the cross member a bit then should be easy to fit in

Autoworks

I agree, the only way to get a 1 pc. header on is thru the bottom, and you'll have to remove the crossmember.

coot_er

ya i know i have to remove the crossmember i just was wondering which way i should do it.
1. remove the 4 vertical bolts on the cross member and then just the 2 nuts on the front of the crossmember
2. remove the 4 vertical bolts on the cross member and then remove the shocks and axles so that i can access the four (2 on each side) bolts that bolt to the lower control arm?

PURPLETERROR aka BIGMATT

just unbolt the x member and drop it a few inches, that should give you more than anough room

Rywire

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Exactly!

coot_er

have you actually put in a one piece header only by lowering it like that. i will only allow the cross member to drop about 2 inches. will that be enough?

coot_er

so all i need to do i remove the 4 cross member bolts and lower it about 2 inches and thats it? im guessing that will just barley give me enough room for the new header to clear?

Contender25

Remove the crossmember to install headers is alot more easy then takin out the motor "obviously". But anyways just try that first with a couple inch's off it and see if it fits.

coot_er

so "contender25" have you actually done this?
oh ya, go to profile at the top and check you instant message history from me. i still need some help with that problem.

Contender25

I guess cause im new to the forums, it won't let me check instant messages. Well though go ahead and try what me and other people have been sayin about the crossmember, even if it drops only a few inch's or so, that should be enough to play with the room a little and clear it somehow. Nobody ever said it wasn't gonna be a pain in the ***, but i know you want them new headers on there.

Rywire

I have done it by lowering it with the radious rods still holdin on, yes it can be done.
Ryan