Man first off i always read reviews before i trust a purchase so let me start by saying if it wasnt for the few reviews i would of never made a purchase.
With that put the way
Let me just say for the price point on these headers they were the best built budget header i could find..
That being said there wasnt any instructions so i wanted to leave a few words for anyone installing.
If your debating the purchase you wont be disapointed for the price..
The 02 bung on driver side shluld have been facing the trans at 3 o'clock position but no big deal there.
Just make sure you notch for your o2 fitment on driver side it may hit the cab due to 12 o'clock position
I always wonder how the install goes when purchasing budget minded products so i figured id give a detailed install process..
If you start on passenger side
Disconect battery first
Due to dipstick tube being so close to starter and may arc
Remove oil dipstick first
Unbolt old exh manifold or existing
Remove completely.
Preferably from bottom
Switch out your o2 sensors
Its best to opt for the mls exhaust gaskests and new bolts its def worth it
Go in from bottom side passenger when Installing and its almost 100 percent hassle free
Make sure to reinstall oil dipstick
During bolt up
Drive side is a bit of a hassle due to wiring harness coolant temp sensor
And steering rod
Disconnect steering rod its a slip fit
Just mark it with paint marker before seperation so if anything rotates you will be able to clock it correctly
Watch out for the coolant temp sens during removal of old and install of new
Once you handle the steering rod
U may have to wrestle a little bit to get new header in from top or bottom
Side not it is easier on driver side if you remove the coil bracket
And spark plugs its a little more time to do here but will save time after the header is in place
Top is a little easier if you clear what you can and work it around wiring harness as long as you ve disconnected steering rod
Check clearance for o2 sensor before tightning all bolts
Trim to fit if needed
If theres no need to trim
Tighten driver side header all the way then bolt up steering arm
Note you will have to trim the bolt and the arm that keeps the bolt from spining once you have reconnected it
It will hit the header by just a few hairs youll
Once everything is tight and youve connected the steering arm
Turn the wheel a few times to make sure theres no drag
Youll be able to feel it
The rest is self explanatory
Replace or build exhaust
After doubling over all work
To the Guys at speed engineering
Great product for a good price
The sound from 1" 7/8 headers is amazing
Runnin open headers for now waiting on 3" stainless exhaust to get here to complete install but can feel the hp difference and havent had the truck tuned yet either tho i have alot more then just exhaust so this may not apply to guys just doing headers only
