Southern Fried Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Finally started the '66 Nova after 100 years of putting it off.Going along pretty good. Question is, the instructions call for dropping the headers into the frame, installing the engine, then glue the headers on. Can the headers be installed on the block BEFORE installing the engine? Will it fit with the headers on? I've only glued the firewall in.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Tape them on and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I did it with the headers attached to the engine its a tight squeeze but there is enough flex in the exhaust to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Tape them on and check it out.Use Elmer's (white) glue to temporarily secure the headers, then see how things fit. No problem if they pop off as the white glue can be peeled off the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Fried Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Phillip, when I recently tried to install the engine for the 'Pro Street' Nova, the engine would not go in with the headers already attached. And I don't recall seeing anything on the instructions I had with regards to this issue, (lucky you) , maybe I missed something. Edited August 20, 2015 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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