installing the engine with headers attached?

[Vegas_Nick]

Since I am going back in with this thing soon, anybod got any feedback on setting the engine in with headers attached or sit them in the engine by then sit the motor in? 74 Charger with a 360. Bare bones.

Thanks!

[NHCharger]

On my 68 I tried to install with headers. Was a no go. I was installing from the top, not dropping the car down onto the engine and K member.

[Canadian1968]

IF your going from the top ... put on the starter and drop it in. your gonna have a hard time getting it in with the headers on. 

You can try holding the engine up a few inches with the lift, wiggle the headers in and throw on a few nuts or bolts depending on the fastner style your are using.  Then lower the engine into the mounts and then just bolt everything thing up ? 

[Vegas_Nick]

IF your going from the top ... put on the starter and drop it in. your gonna have a hard time getting it in with the headers on. 

You can try holding the engine up a few inches with the lift, wiggle the headers in and throw on a few nuts or bolts depending on the fastner style your are using.  Then lower the engine into the mounts and then just bolt everything thing up ? 

That is what I am thinking as well. I used to have to do my race cars like that. Ties the headers back with safety wire.

[303 Mopar]

I've only installed the engine, fully assembled on the k-member, by dropping the body down.  I had to tilt the engine a few inches to the passenger side, but the 1 7/8" TTI headers on the 440 fit.