we got all the bolts of but we can get the header down on the ground the bottom of the block is blocking the way, how u get it down?

 

a whole lotta wigglin'

j/k...i don't remember exactly how i did it on my LS, but i think i just jacked the car up to high heaven then pulled it out the bottom

 

the car is jacked up high enough i just cant get it out

 

you need to put the header back on...dont bolt it up..just put it back on the studs..and remove the radiator fans, and anything else in the way..i think you shoudl be able to get it out without removiing the radiator...good luck

 

I think RStoR and I went from the top to install my JDM 4-1...

And yes, it took a while. You have to hold your teeth just right and you'll be able to get it out.

 

ok...lemme try and remember...i know i got mine out without unbolting anything but the header...i'll call my friend who did it with me and see if he remembers...i'll post it up if no one has given you a solution

 

My Comptech header went right on,we put it in from the bottom first and pulled it right up But my car is a GSR and your using a DC header so the setup may be different.

 

You just have to find the right angle. We removed and replaced the stock header with a JDM one via the bottom. Its all about the angle of attack

Craig - Who thinks you need to try harder

 

You only have to turn it sideways and then drop it's really not that hard. Just make sure you clear the slave cyl bleed screw.

 

yeah i called him...all we did was turn it at various angles till we got it...so like i first said...just a whole lot o' wigglin'

 

When I installed my 4-1 itr header, I loosened the a/c compressor and pushed it to the side to get it on.

 

take out your a/c all together. You don't need it anyway

 

Two windows down is my a/c.

 

Yup..I have to remove the fans for the header install.

 

You guys obiviously do not live in south florida

Craig - Who was sweating nads going 90mph on i95 with the windows down

 

The louder you swear the easier it will be, you gotta just keep jerking it around and it will eventually drop right down. Pain in the *** if you ask me.

 

"How'd you get the blood stains out of my shirt Mrs. S? I've tried everything. I've tried hitting them, i've tried yelling at them..."

 

I removed the AC fan

 

Yes remove ac fan.

 

Gezzz... perhaps its the DC header then, but every header i've ever removed, I've never had to remove anything but the header bolts

Try using one of these, it pretty much makes everything fit everywhere

 

kick it a couple times. that always works for me . . .
na really it take patience and wiggleing

 

Stock, JDM DC, Comptech 4-2-1. Stock header is the hardest to install/remove due to it's weight. You aren't doing it right, it's easy as sin. Rotate then drop. Rotate then drop.

 

HAHhahaha....I think my neighbors don't like me so very much anymore because of this often used technique...

 

seems to work though doesn't it?

 

Did you remember to ubolt the ***-end(including the support bracket)? If so, then you should have plenty of space! I always unbolt the clutch slave cylinder from the tranny(only 2-12's anyways) and that gives me more than enough room. Just tip the top (header flange) end towards the passenger side and it should come right out!