Header Placement

Ok, so I got the driver's side header in and all the things associated with it (plugs, wires, knuckle, etc.) But I couldn't seem to get the passenger side header in all the way; top or bottom. My friend and I both think that if we had the car up a few more inches, that there wouldn't be a problem. But the jack is maxed out and its not high enough. Any good idea, EXCEPT loosening the motor mounts and jacking the engine. That is not a possibility for me. This is starting to get frustrating. (94 Z28)

Side note: Thanks again, in advance, Cuda.

You could use a couple of 2 x 4 pieces of wood on top of the jack to give you some added height.

I think I'm gonna use that as a back-up plan. But I'll probably have to resort to that anyway. Unfortunately, I won't be back under the car til Thur. afternoon.

if anything id get a big piece and put it UNDER the jack, seems a bit safer

can i ask y u cant jack the engine?

can i ask y u cant jack the engine?

He probably doesn't want to mess with it - it's a bit of extra work that might be redundant.

So, I'm at a dead end now. I have a few big cement blocks at my house and I put some under the car and sat the jack on top of the cement blocks. But that still wasn't high enough. I don't know if there's a special angle to slide these in at or if I need to go higher. I don't feel safe going any higher though. Any suggestions please. I need help.

Are you sure they are the correct headers for your car?? If so what are they getting hung up on?

Are you sure they are the correct headers for your car?? If so what are they getting hung up on? You might try calling a local exhaust shop and pick their brain. Never know they might give you some ideas.

Yeah, I'm sure they are the correct headers. I have already put the driver's side on. I'm just trying to get the passenger side header up into place, but I can't. The fender wall and the K-member are getting in the way. It looks as if I had enough room, I could stand the header almost straight up and angle it in there, but there isn't enough room. People said they have done it with jack stands, but I don't see how. I can't seem to drop it in all the way from the top either. The primaries get squeezed between the valve cover and fender wall. Anybody got any tricks?