Header Install

I bought some BBK headers a long time ago for my LT-1. I never put them on because I bought a rebuilt engine and I heard the headers might void the warranty. Once the warranty expires I want to put them on. Can I do that in a driveway with jackstands? I've read that those manifold bolts are a real pain. I don't want to get halfway through it and be stuck. I bought this stuff called "Header wrap" that cuts down on heat. I assume you are supposed to wrap the headers with it before you put them on? Also, I heard copper crush gaskets are better than regular header gaskets, opinions please.

Headers are a pain to get on. Its so cramped and such litttle room to work with. If u were gonna do it urself, id recomend a garage with some friends who can help. If this is your only car then i would suggest you dont do it unless u absolutley know whats ur doing. It would suck if ur stuck in a garage sunday night trying to put them in or worse, outside when its raining:shakehead

Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of because it is my only car. Maybe I'll take it over to the old man's place, he just put on a five-car garage that's just begging to have some firebird parts scattered over the pristine ceramic tile floor. Who the hell puts ceramic tile in a garage? :screwy:

Anyway, thanks for the advice.

header wrap helps keep the engine compartment from getting hotter then it already does, and helps keep from melting or burning close wires. it would be a good idea to put a heat sheild on your starter. header wraps most likely will void any warrenty on your headers. there is not a lot of room under there, so i agree that you are going to want to do this job over a weekend. you never know what kind of problems you could run into that can set you back. the rear bolts can sometimes be a pain to get at. It would be easier to use an allen type bolt, and yes the copper gaskets seal better.