I am going to order the pacesetter headers within the week or so. How hard is it to install these? Would you think I should have a shop do it or do it myself? What is everyones opinion?

 

It's a great learning experience if you want to save some money, not hard, time consuming -- yes.

 

It just looks like a pain because there doesn't seem to be any room to work

 

its not to hard. Not much experience needed. Even if you mess up the worse that will happen is you have a leak. Things you will need or at least want is PB BLASTER!!! i mean it. Its a must. On my car 2 broke off because they where just to damn rusted. o2 sensor sockets. And swivel sockets. Also your o2 sensors will most likely go out. I say buy 2 now. Dont install em until they go out unless you want to replace your new ones. One of them went out on me in 2 days the other is going out.

 

My biggest fear is the bolt snaps and I'm not sure how I would tap it

 

Head removal if it breaks. Thats why you should use pb blaster. Last time i removed a exhaust manifold and i soaked it with pb blaster the day before i got it easier than the thermostat bolts. PB works wonders. If you are really worried just let them soak everyday til you get your headers in the mail.

 

I have heard that you have to cut the ypipe. I am getting the coated ones does thst make a difference? I still have the stock cat

 

How much time should I set aside for this project? I don't have two days off in a row so I need to figure out how long it should take

 

Can I get at the bolts with the pb blaster from up top or underneath?