[DeTomaso] question about installing 180 headers

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/23/11 1:50:25 PM, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:

> So you recommend installing the headers on the engine and then dropping 
> the engine in the car?
> 
Maybe- again, it depends on how they were built. If the engine is currently 
out, mock them up and see how difficult it will be to do in a far more 
restricted space (that is, in the engine bay). If the engine isn't currently 
out, it does no harm to try installing them.... just don't be surprised it 
there's a particular order the pipes must go on. Especially if one pipe on each 
side is separate from the others. I think I also remember having to remove 
the right valve cover on one Pantera... but that engine also had Webers which 
only made things more difficut.   Where did your set come from? The vendor 
should be available to give you some hints.   Good luck- J Deryke