Cannot find a way to remove #1 bottom manifold bolt. Just installed Whipple 2.9L SC......Crusher TB. Figured i would add stainless works LT Headers and exhaust.

But that darn bolt is a nightmare........looks......looooks like the alternator may be blocking, just would love to have some info to save some nuckles..

 

Steering shaft removed and secured from moving I was able to get to it with a deep well 15mm 3/8dr socket and long handled 38/8 dr. flex head ratchet from top of the engine bay I believe.

 

Thanks.....4x4 is in the way.....i will check that out tomarrow, this is a killer and no one around here will install

 

I don't remember exactly, but know I was able to use that ratchet and socket on it though. Didn't have to take anything else off except for the bottom end of the steering shaft. The RH side is the easiest side to do. I would recommend a 15mm ratcheting wrench, 15mm box end wrench, 15mm crows foot, 15mm deep well, and flex head 3/8 dr. ratchet to do the headers. Did you do the passenger side yet?

 

no.....started with driver side today after finalizing Super Charger and ran into this and gave up for the day. I will start over in the am

 

Yep. Make sure you mark orientation on the front driveshaft before removing just to avoid any possible out of balance/vibration issues. The passenger side is a pita, but if you remove the heat shield above the cat, loosen the motor mount bolts on LH side and jack up the engine about an inch or slightly more it's not so bad. Pull those heat shields off too on the manifolds if you haven't yet. Gives you more room and can see better. Congrats on the supercharger btw. Been wanting one really bad for awhile, but can't afford it lol. It's better to save the funds and do the headers yourself anyways. Shops will likely charge a grand or so for the install with labor. It's really not so bad to do. Just tedious.