Well, yesterday i decided to install my shiny new SSautochome headers on my 2004 Tundra AC 4.7
thought i'd give some install notes/experiences
the complete job took me 3 hours, and that included doing an oil change and a trans fluid change (however as a slight disclaimer to that - i am an automotive technician with a hoist at my disposal)
Tips as learned on the job
1. - pull the motor mounts right out, 6 bolts and thats it
2 - use a die grinder with a carbide to clean up/open up the front 4 holes on both headers, you don't need much, just enough to allow the studs to clear smoothly
3. just buy the toyota gaskets for the head and for the collector - and use the original "spring nuts" for the head studs- save any worries for later
4. you may wish to "bend/tweak" the shift cable support bracket to ensure proper clearance - just for safety
Now as for SSautochrome - their customer service to me was fantastic i found, emails were responded to quickly and friendly - i made an ordering error and with one quick email it was happily fixed for me, the headers were extremely well packaged and the shipping instructions i provided were followed perfectly - i was VERY impressed with how good they were
i was contacting
sales@ssautochrome.com for all my help
and the only minor complaint was having the open the front 4 holes in each header slightly - even the 02 sensors fit good without any stress on the wiring - everything else fit awesome!
All in all i would recommend purchasing from them to anyone i talked to, and the price can't be beat - especially for someone facing an expensive repair bill for cracked manifolds
Header Install
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