Installing Long Tube Headers & Y Pipe on Chevy Tahoe GM Truck Part 2
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- čas přidán 20. 01. 2017
- A step by step walk-through of installing long tube headers on a GM truck or SUV.
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This is by far the best video I've seen on installing long tubes. You showed everything in detail. Great job! 👍
thank you so much. making these vids adds about 3X the time to any car project. comments like yours make the time worthwhile, thanks!
good job!! Wish you had made this video about 3 months ago before i tried installing mine in an 05 avalanche z71. But for whatever reason one of the driver side primary tubes hit the driveshaft yoke bad enough that they would not fit, even after some massageing. Took them off and put on Texas speed and performance longtubes and they fit much better.
Great video again!!!!
Many thanks for taking the time to create this video! Extremely helpful. Respect!!!
thank you so much for watching and commenting!
You bet brother! My project is a bit more involved so I reached out to Speed Engineering and they are awesome. I want to put true duals in my Suburban. Below is their message to me for your, and your subscribers, info. Cheers! Thank you for your interest. The headers and true dual exhaust systems can be found below. The longtube headers are offered in either a 1 3/4'' or 1 7/8'' primary tube diameter. Both are currently on backorder. Our true dual exhaust systems will be designed for the pickups. They can be used on the SUVs with some modification. The hanger locations will be different between the two, it will require modifying the hangers on our exhaust for use. You would be looking at needing the Extra/Crew cab version of the exhaust for the added length. The '99-'06 trucks have a rear crossmember for a driveline support bearing, so the connection pipes have a hump in them. If your vehicle lacks this crossmember, it is possible to use the '07-'13 version as it will have straight connection pipes.
www.speed-engineering.com/shop-by-vehicle/1999-13-lsx-trucks/exhaust/headers/speed-engineering-truck-suv-1-7-8-longtube-headers-1999-2006.html
www.speed-engineering.com/shop-by-vehicle/1999-13-lsx-trucks/exhaust/true-dual-exhaust-kits/silverado-sierra-true-dual-exhaust-system-1999-2006-crew-extra-cab-rear-exit.html
www.speed-engineering.com/shop-by-vehicle/1999-13-lsx-trucks/exhaust/true-dual-exhaust-kits/silverado-sierra-true-dual-exhaust-system-2007-2013-crew-extra-cab-rear-exit.html
Thanks
I just ordered these 1’ 7/8 for my 07 escalade can’t wait to get them on
Nice job, man. You have a barrel full of patients. Very level headed.
thanks, lots of cussing and throwing things off camera!
Hey man.. great video. Thanks for sharing. I watched your top 5 performance mods video as well. Everything I am thinking about doing to my '16 Silverado LTZ z71. A work in progress!
Excellent video, I'm going to do mine next weekend and this video scare the shit out of me, but this was is all about, no pain no gain. Thanks for taking the time and patience to explain you experience.
And it will be SO worth it. My favorite mod by far. Good luck.
@@TahoeSteve after I watched you video I order my set and I finally installed on my 08 Silverado, I can't describe you how much this exaust system looks ,I order the speed engineering full double exaust with headers, takes a little time but worth every second I expend on it, thanks again because for people like you that have the patience to make this type of videos people like me we can try us own upgrades.
@@rubensalais1502 Your comment means a lot and helps keep me motivated to continue making videos. Thank you.
This is the next thing I’m doing to my avalanche love the sound man💪🏼
thanks for watching!
my bad. lol i just watched until the end and it sounds awesome !!!!!!! again, great job
Only issue I have had is finder headers that will fit. Headers from jegs hit the front drive shaft. Jegs has pair for 300.00 hooker header 2462 says will fit and are long tube but it's pretty aggravating. I never put headers on a 4wd. I put headers on 2wd easily but not front driveshaft or axle was in the way
thanks a ton for the vids this will help with my 6.2 header install
Don't be afraid of this headers, they are good as any 304 Stainless steel, Speed Engineering as been around for quite awhile.
I did have no problems getting mine install and it's been about 3 years now .
ditto - mine are doing great, as well.
did you get a tune for it? how did this install and tune affect your gas mileage?
On the drivers side I cannot get mine on my 01 Yukon to get around the motor mounts. Disconnected the steering shaft but the motor mount is 100% in the way
I have an 02 Silverado and am thinking of adding headers
Good information
Thanks
Rock and roll song intro, v8 header install and then he starts talking in his quietest church voice haha ...threw me off ..
Good video man..keep up the good work ...
Sorry. My neighbors think I'm crazy talking to myself in the garage all the time. I've made an effort to talk louder in my more recent vids.
Lol.
I plan on buying these how good is the clearance from the front drive shaft to the header while on the floor?
I just finished installing a 6 inch zone lift on my 93 suburban and clear the Patriot 37's with minor front fender trimming....but now I wish to get some long tube headers on it....the lift dictates that the crossover will need to be modified....maybe I will call Zone Offroad and see what they recommend...thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Hell yeah good job, this is what I want on my Yukon
thank you so much
Awesome video man really congrats.
thanks so much for watching!
GREAT VIDEO -- LS engines are awesome!!!
thanks!
This is why you take a lot of pictures before. So you can reference where bolts go. I would’ve moved Tran lines a little bit. And I think you could’ve got it out without removing the crossmember
did u have to reshape anything? im trying to install mine and the bolt pattern isnt lining up.
Loved the video!
Awesome setup, did you need 02 sensor extensions, Thanks!!!!
My factory 03 Silverado exhaust crosses over under my pan it’s a deep trans pan and I can’t get it off I had drop front of trans pan and reach in get old filter soak up fluid wipe magnet and put new gasket on and back together it was a pain I recommend
Highly warping the cross over pipe so it don’t burn fluid
I added Vbands later, getting access to the trans pan now is easy.
Did you need 02 sensor extensions?
Thanks
great video !!!!!!!!!!! is that the stock muffler and tailpipe you used and do you have a sound video of it completed ??
Hey Steve, I'm leaning towards doing this to my Denali, one question I have is what did you do with the EGR tube to factory manifold which also goes to Upper Intake/Throttle?
BIG NAJ buy a delete kit from ebay. like $14
Don’t forget your OEM plug wires will have to be replaced with shorter ones. I had to make a trip to the local hot rod shop after the header install
Hey steve, I own a 1999 Silverado 5.3 4x4 and I just picked up some Speed Engineering 1-7/8 long tubes with the True Dual exhaust. I watched through your vids but I was reading the comments and gathering more info and saw how you would need to dent the 1-7/8 sized headers to make it work. Could you elaborate or clarify any issues I would have installing these on my truck?
Thanks alot
I can't speak on behalf of the Silverados, however, on the SUVs, the driver's side comes VERY close to the front driveshaft even with the 1 3/4 version. Perhaps someone who has done this install on a Silverado might chime in..
what is the ground clearance with long tubes? any issues?
Where did you get the Y Pipe and is there a part number?
Why is your voice so smooth? I feel like I'm about to hear some Sunday night slow jams and take my clothes off.
um. thank you????? either way, thanks for watching.
Laom wtf
Hey headers look great Steve . Every set of headers I see for Silverados and Tahoe on Speed Engineering saids they are for race headers and don't come with O2 bungs is that correct or did I miss read that
yes, it has O2 bungs! Only 1 set though as there is no cat
What brand of headers are those you installed and cost?
Saw the orange block, knew it was a beast, had to sub.
thanks for watching
Steve's 5 C's I have a 2WD 2005 Tahoe, it should be slightly easier to do this install, right? As far as clearances.
Nice jackstands!
What 4L60E 4x4 transmission do you recommend for 400 hp on 2006 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L with high stall torque converter?
Everyone says to go 4L80 swap for more than 400 hp
About how long did the install take ?
She’s a Good helper
What kind of spark plug wires are you using? I'm running the stock ones but I don't like how its coming into contact with the headers.
Taylor. I added Thermo-Tec Heat Sleeves to protect the wires. hope this helps
That sounds massive ... Love it .. Like to put some on my 93 chevy Silverado.. Lol
thanks!
Thanks for the videos! Gave me alot of insight for my headers. Few questions.. what mods do you have done to the engine? Seen how it looked very clean and painted like it's new or had some work done. Also, what spark plug wires do you use?
My whole engine has been rebuilt. Videos for everything, just check my channel. Plug wires are 10mm Taylor. thanks for watching.
Did you run over overheating issues? I out shortys and saw very high tempetures so took it out and wrap it but still getting abit hot
no, never. but then I have completely redone my entire cooling system.
Did you ever figure out the fitment issues and have any issues rubbing was gonna do a set on my 02 tahoe 4wd
biggest issue was that the crossover was right in front of the trans pan. since this video, I welded in some V bands so disassembly is much easier for access to the trans pan.
I wonder if this kit will fit my 2010 Sierra 5.3 2wd ext cab. Looks exactly the way my stock y pipe is done.
here is their website speed-engineering.com/
@@TahoeSteve they have gears too. I was thinking about doing 3.73 or better over the stock 3.42. Just don’t want to be humming going 70 since I go up to Missouri a couple times a year.
Holy crap, just installed the 1 7/8 headers on my 2007 1500 4x4... holy shit. Driver side will NOT go in from the bottom. Lucky I was doing this after a new motor or it'd be a real pain to take everything off the top end just to install headers.
yeah - if i had gone 1 7/8, i would have had to dent the header to make it work.
I just installed TSP headers on my 03 gmc sierra, and the driver header is rubbing against the steering shaft every time I turn left or right, do you know how to go about that? Will I need to bend the header a little bit?
Sounds like it.
Good video series on the install. Helps me out as I am about to try it out. Did you need to get O2 extensions for the front O2s? Or was there enough room that they reached without needing extensions?
In my case, no extensions needed. thanks for watching.
@@TahoeSteve awesome thank you.
To make it easier hanging the headers by yourself use 2 studs in the exhaust bolt holes to hold the gasket and you can slide the header on there
i have a 5.3 2002 tahoe z71. is it possible to use these headers but with the cats on as well?
BassGuy24 you can buy a separate y pipe that has cats in them to fit the headers
I remember doing this on my old Iroc and it was a royal pain in the ass since starter, dipstick, steering column, HD cooling system for engine etc had to be removed to install the headers just for the Y pipe and headers to not line up and have to get custom exhaust done not to mention getting a custom dipstick. I am trying to avoid going thru all this on my 01 GMC but damn it, it is just too damn tempting.
Just get shorty's, it wont make much of a difference on a stock motor anyways, alot easier to deal with and it's not 10,000 bastards to get to it when the starter shits and needs replaced
I;am doing a 05 chevy re build. Changing from shorties and now long tub headers. Engine
swap to 6L chevy lQ9. I would like to see more of the work you are doing. Granted it;s
hard to get all in with a short time. Also sound is important please rig a better sound pickup
system. Keeep the videos coming I want to see the finished project!
I hear ya about the audio. I have an expensive lav mic but rolling around under the car with it makes me a little nervous. I'll try to remember to speak up, it's just that on this video i was exhausted by the end and not making much sense.
Where do I go to get a kit lol bc I wanna put long tube headers on my 98 Silverado 5.0L bc I know they sound amazing with long tube headers 😀
Got mine at www.speed-engineering.com/
Damn, that sounds soo good.
And sounds 10x better in real life.
just curious what was the torQue specs of the trans mount nuts and the crossmember bolts?
honestly don't remember. i got all torque specs from my Haynes directory
Do you know the part number of the arp bolts you used for the header bolts ?
no clue, i apologize
So to do a transmission service there is not enough room to remove the oil pan with the headers?
Don't service the transmission then!!! Duh!!!!
That is so great that your wife helped you out with that.
yeah, i'm lucky. she's reluctant, but she'd rather help than listen to me cuss from the garage all day long.
Shes a good wife! Mine offers to help too :) I'm watching your vid to help my long tube header install.
Steve, greetings from the Low country 😉. Great videos, watched several times before I did headers on my Silverado. Did you have any issues with the trans cooler lines rubbing the passenger side at all? I'm gunna pull mine back off and have to "adjust" things as well as put heat tape on the lines & wrap my headers... anyways, just wondering how yours went & any issues for the other side. Thanks & Awesome videos
they touch, but i have not had any issues with them. thanks for watching. stay safe in the impending storm!
What was the final fitment around the driveshaft like? Have heard many differing reports on the fitment of these headers.
+Chris Arnold I had ~ 3/16 to the front driveshaft. Keep in mind i got the 1 3/4 headers. if i had ordered 1 7/8, would have been toooo close for comfort.
What gasket did you use, also do you have a part # for the bolts
Just use copper spray on gasket. Works great as a replacement gasket and you get better coverage. I've used it for years on anything from exhaust to intake manifold gaskets.
Hey I have a 02 Tahoe z71 trying to buy these headers off some guy. When you purchase them through tsp did they give you the option to choose if vehicle was 2wd or 4wd? The guy says he bought them and it didn't ask him to choose
i don't recall a choice between 2wd and 4wd, just the size of the tubing
That could be for bends, for the transfer case.
Nice car with nice Michelin tire and beautiful spark plug wire.
The next time you unplug your o2 sensor, think to clean it with and ultrasonic machine.
good point, thanks
I wonder if I'll have to tune it since my dual exhaust set up has all the o2 sensors in place. I just don't have that thing that was connected to the manifold, connected to anything under the hood at the moment, I'm not entirely sure what that is either if someone wants to enlighten me id be happy to know
The egr? It just send some of the exhuast gas back to the cylinder to be burnt again
@@JM-yx1lm Ahh yes thank you. I figured put what it was called and did research on it because that's what I do
was wondering what brand of jack stands those were... they looked awesome and sit tall!
Strongway purchased at Northern Tool. Definitely worth it!
Are you going sale the odd ones
Great video I would def recommend speaking up on your next videos I had to crank the volume up to hear lol
Noted, thanks!
So im thinking of buying this kit for my 2006 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 2wd my only question is did the check engine light come on for you since you deleted the catalytic convertor and if it did what did you do to get the light off ?
You will want a different kit for your truck. Yes, check engine light will come on. I got a professional tune to delete it out.
less hassle, that's cutting it real close with that differential. did you have any broken exhaust manifold bolts Pryor replacement?
Alexander Cronk yes, I did an engine rebuild several months before installing the headers and I did have two broken manifold bolts.
Did this increase your transmission temp with the collector and y pipe being so close to the pan and cooler lines?
i was wondering the same thing
Hard to say because I put in a larger aftermarket trans cooler around the same time as the headers (running 2 trans coolers). I can tell you that (with all that) I never run hot, even in summer. Hope that helps.
Mine runs about 140° Idk if that is hot or hotter but it sounds like a reasonable number
Hey man nice video. Quick question...everything you just did is it the same for a silverado or does some stuff change? I know the engines are identical I'm just not sure of the rest
Engine's ARE the same but you have better options for long tube headers. I think the pickups can get true dual exhaust. Check out www.speed-engineering.com and check. i would go true dual if i had the option, but on SUV's the gas tank is in the way
@@TahoeSteve will I have to take off the transmission crossmember on the silverado too?
I already have dual exhaust on my 2001 chevy 2500 4x4, I wonder if these would work on mine.
Your truck will be different because (I'm pretty sure) you do not have a Y-Pipe. Check out amzn.to/2SVR15S for more options for more vehicles.
Did you ever have any further issues with the front drive shaft?
Nope
Are the headers you installed the same from speed engineering.com? because the link in bio takes me to amazon
yes. speed engineering. you can get em on amazon or directly from the company, i think.
Would these fit my 05 Silverado z71 ?
No. Im pretty sure you can run true duels with a Silverado. I would go with those.
awesome video! what size motor do you have, 5.3? Thanks for all the hard work filming while working!
cougar gnw thanks so much, mine is a 5.3.
Are those the speed engineering brand headers? If so how have they aged over time?
yes - normal discoloration but holding up great
How can I get one for my gmc 2005 Yukon 5.3l V8
check with www.speed-engineering.com/
Let me save all you guys some gray hairs and aggravation and less time laying on your backs under the truck trying to line up that gasket which is a one gigantic real pain in the ass. Some companies that produce and make headers have grooved hole gaskets and matching headers so you can just hang your gasket on the friggin bolts and then hang the header as well. However these Chicom made headers do not have that feature and it's a pain in the ass in the tight space trying to get the header in place anyway so using that instant super glue they got out there helped me do this shit fast. I spent half an hour trying to get the gasket behind the header with my old lady laying under the truck and then it started to snow. I said bullshit on this pulled everything back inside set the headers next to the wood stove and glued them gaskets to the friggin header itself. Ordinarily I would use High Tack in the past but the shit bags changed it takes 4 ever to cure and holds on half assed especially large heavy gaskets. So super glue it was and super time saving feat of skill. Don't coat the goddamned thing with the glue just 2-3 spots and use clamps let it dry over night like I did when I got inside I was so hungry and frustrated I bit our cat in the ass. It worked for me haven't bit my cat back either in quite some time.
Funniest shit ive read on here
How you got thoae manifold bolts out with out snapping i got a 5.3l with a passenger side manifold leak one snapped but got a stud in it but think manifold warped
I didnt. When I rebulit my engine (prior to this video) 2 of them broke.
I drove mine for several minutes and got the engine hot..shut it down and every bolt loosened up without a problem...that was a few years ago on a bronco and I plan on trying the same on my 93 suburban
I heard its easy to snap the manifold bolts. What if i hit it with a impact
@@Brian-yt8eo I believe that the impact will snap the bolt quick...run the engine and get it hot and have all your tools ready
Did you need a tune up after installing these or no??
Sounds nice by the way!💯
Yes, you will need a tune after installing these
well it sounds terrific.
Thanks! It was definitely worth the extra hassle.
act do these headers and y pipe come with cat converters
Not that I am aware of. The pipes I installed (Speed Engineering) are meant to be ORY pipes
I also installed some to my truck as shown in the video ..... but in my truck after a few miles the check engine light went on ... and part smells like raw gasoline .... someone knows what I should do
Check engine light is expected. You need to get a tune.
My only concern would be the headers heating up the transmission fluid lines
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Did the drive shaft end up rubbing the pipe any
no
How did you get the driver side in? From the bottom or top?
Bottom.
I ended up getting the driver side in from top was way easier slid right in after I removed steering wheel rod... mine was an 06 Silverado 1500 btw if this helps anybody.
Can you send link to your tail light please
Here is a general link on Amazon. Select the ones you like the best for your vehicle: amzn.to/2UwR0oi
where can i buy this whole set up for my Silverado?
@Memo Flores - I think if you have a Silverado, you could go with a true dual exhaust which would be even better. Check out www.speed-engineering.com/. Good Luck!
U sound like batman lol. Good vid bro
I'm Batman! Thanks!
Any welds? Or do clamps do the job alone?
Dylannnnn1 Do welds I have the same headers on my Sierra. Clamps suck & let exhaust out definitely after a while.
What did you have to do for the rear O2 senor? I got a little lost in the vid lol but I'm a new subscriber your vids are great
Wayne - thanks for subscribing. For the rear O2 sensors, i just did not re-install them. Afterwards, I got a professional tune (check out www.blackbearperformance.com/) and they "tuned out" the rear O2 sensors so the idiot light stays off.
AVT Marketing thanks for the info you really helped me out with my Single Cab build
I skipped through some of video. Did you put anti-seize on the header bolts? Will help A LOT if you ever need to remove.
i did later after the video.
3 years later and im watching this video just now...sooo i have to ask how are them headers holding up??
A couple of leaks that were easy to weld. Overall, for the price, I am still happy.
Sweet thanks I'm ready to purchase a pair.
Tahoe Steve hey man been watching some of your videos and they’re a lot of help.. one question though. Have you ever had a problem fueling up ? I have a 05 Tahoe and I have a problem fueling up it’s seems to act like the tank is full and in some point if you leave it pumping alone it would stop fueling as if it was full and fuel would come out from where u pump .. if you can help with any advise towards that I really appreciate it
I got a 2500 HD 6.0 it's got 40 series flowmasters. Would this bolt up to my pipes or do I need a new set of pipes?
depends on the year of your truck
@@TahoeSteve same year as your tahoe
@@MagnumTheGamer just to be on the safe side, check with the manufacturer before you buy as I am not 100% sure
Nope, your truck should have dual exhaust(no y pipe) up until the muffler being a 2500 HD 6.0, having the same issues with my own 03, looking like shorty's are the only way to go without welding up some flanges/ modifying the factory exhaust to bolt up to the long tubes, but the catalytic is quite a bit further back(get under her and you'll see) on the 2500HDs and will not require a tune afterwards, shouldnt get any MIL, could be worth it, but, it will make it a big pain in the ass to replace the starter when that time comes vs shorty's or stock manifolds, no clearance worries/issues anyways going with the short tubes vs long tubes. Really doesnt make much of a difference if any in the seat of the pants feeling on a mostly stock motor anyways, I'm only going with stainless headers because of issues with the stock bolts breaking due to expansion rates of the cast manifolds vs aluminum heads
@@dylan82010 no tune?? Why bother installing headers? Tobget the most out ofbthe headers a tune is a must don and long tube is your best for performance gain
Do you have custom mufflers? It sounded pretty loud even with the stock manifolds.
I'm trying to get long tubes and a magnaflow duals on my 01 silverado but a few people tell me that I'll probably have issues passing emissions test and that it's not worth it to do headers?.. I plan on getting it all done right with tune and not getting any cheap parts but this has been a little bit of an issue for me.
Gerardo Linares headers are diffinently worth it! I got kooks long tubes and borla touring exhaust and it's the best thing I've done to my 12 chevy
I have a Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow (not too loud, not too quiet). But, and this is a big BUT - I live in a non emissions state so the fact that i did a cat delete is not an issue unless i get pulled by a cop in a really foul mood. In most states, this build (unless you have the cats somehow integrated) won't pass emissionsl. Having said that, my Tahoe has a Y pipe, I think your Silverado can be done as a true dual exhaust and you {might} have more length to add the cats back in. Perhaps another Silverado guy will chime in.......
Gerardo Linares what state do you live in?
King-Almond I'm in Texas, Austin to be exact.
Gerardo Linares I'd check local emissions laws before buying headers. If you live in a state that has emission testing headers will make you fail.
Please send the part number For the exhaust headers
Can you run these without the Y pipe ?
if you mean straight out of the headers, yes. would be as loud as a race car.