Nissan Titan Long Tube Header Install

[@susanadaniels7317]

Props for doing this with a camera and hand tools. This guys a wizard in real life.

[@jadklafjkejalka]

Wizard = trickery. he did not show how the exhaust manifold went over the suspension adjusting bolt, it stops the manifold from being removed. I suggest getting an e30 or a set of e sockets and remove the exhaust studs from the head, this allows for a through clean of the gasket surface. Replace the studs with new ones along with new bolts. Not all studs need to be removed I just did this job and hate that the factory manifolds all crack.

[@susanadaniels7317]

It’s snowing. Dudes working in the GD snow. I’m subscribing.

[@bladedspokes]

There is a whooooole lot more to this job than what is shown in the video.. the hardest parts are just glossed over like they happen because of magic... like "simply maneuver the header down and out of the engine bay." Yeah, there is a reason the video was cut there...

[@odevious8081]

I did it it’s not simple had to remove the motor mounts and lift the whole motor up a few inches and now the problem I got is putting the motor mount bolt back in lol

[@kennyruth9300]

All the videos I’ve seen on this is passenger side lmao I’ve got the passenger side done

[@SirStickESteve]

​@@kennyruth9300 😂

[@Hodado]

I’d have to farm it out for sure

[@jordanteegarden7065]

Great video. Job well done explaining everything clearly with a crisp video. Wish there were more people like you who take pride in their videos

[@titantutorials1594]

Thanks for the support Jordan!

[@CliffN9BLE]

Nice video. I’ve had my parts in boxes for 3 years. Finally have a cracked manual I need to get to it soon. This is helpful.

[@scottgonce7130]

Makes me want to do mine myself. 2006 with cracked manifolds. Nice job on the video.

[@titantutorials1594]

Thanks for the support Scott!

[@joelviramontes105]

It's not as easy as you think

[@parker6334]

People please don't EVER touch engine mounting bolts, brackets ,nuts etc...before fully supporting the engine. Whether it be a jack underneath a hoist up top whatever. Just support the engine first. Its not worth taking a chance of breaking stuff tearing stuff up or getting hurt

[@menjivar76]

Excellent video 👌👌👌👌, thanks for the time and your help to the Titan community.

[@titantutorials1594]

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[@oscarncandi2013]

Awesome video. Very informative you made it look easy I need to do this to my truck.

[@titantutorials1594]

Thanks 👍We appreciate the support!

[@qantas4934]

This is a very good video. Thanks! Tell us how to do it from the left side!? I tried, but I couldn't.

[@mike-vg6hl]

I own a Nissan Titan, of course with broken manifold. I’m planning to upgrade to a new one, nice videos about Titans, I just subscribed.

[@ikenosis8160]

I have these exact headers awaiting installation in a week. How do you reroute the catalytic converters behind the new long tube headers? I live in Pennsylvania and the Titan is set to California emission standards. Do you have custom installs for the cats behind the headers? Great video. Thank you so much!

[@joelviramontes105]

For all the people questioning if you need to tune your truck. The answer is no. Long tube headers were made with 2 bungs. The top which reads 1 cylinder and the bottom bung reads all 8 cylinders. You need special o2 sensor extension connectors to reach the bottom bungs. These extension connectors are very difficult to come across. Whoever needs a link to the parts comment below. It's a piti that this guy didn't tell you guys that you guys need these connectors. Long tube headers calls for o2 extension connectors.

[@Mike-vt6is]

Need to know how to get to motor mounts

[@chownzi2461]

How does it work with out the cat any codes

[@zekewood33]

What do you do to correct the O2 sensor code since you removed the primary cats?

[@X-i-l-e-n-t]

Uprev tune

[@NobleONE17]

@@X-i-l-e-n-t meaning a tune you gotta buy and have the it flashed???

[@X-i-l-e-n-t]

@@NobleONE17 yes

[@joelviramontes105]

You don't need a tune, you need o2 sensor extension connectors to connect to the bottom bung hole that reads all 8 cylinders. To do this job it calls for special made o2 sensor connectors otherwise your truck won't run right and will have to go the more expensive route and get a tune if you're using the top bung holes which the tops only reads for 1 cylinder.

[@1Byounkin]

What about the catalytic converter since it was on the headers. Do you just add downstream?

[@ikenosis8160]

I'm wondering the same thing. I have these exact headers for installation in a week.

[@1Byounkin]

@@ikenosis8160 fast forward a few months. I went with the Cajun B pipes kit with the headers and b-pipe cats.

[@6.2Slomaro]

Does this require a tune to remove the CEL?

[@joelviramontes105]

Yes you do or get o2 spacers. But this guy didn't even tell you guys that you need special o2 extension connectors for the bottom bung holes because they don't reach. I purchased mine off a guy who makes them in New Jersey for $110 bucks. Whoever is doing this job let me know who needs them and I can send you a link.

[@mrnickels100]

Can you please send me the link? I will be doing this job on an 04 Titan. Does the extension work on the shorty headers, or do I they only apply to the long tube headers? Thanks!

[@alvinromer6133]

Thanks for the video, very well done!

[@titantutorials1594]

Thanks for the support!

[@jamesphillips8518]

what year is your titan

[@itwasanewdayyesterday2586]

is lifting the block necessary? Im not opposed to it, just curious

[@jalberdin4485]

You should do a video of doing a tune up on your Titan

[@titantutorials1594]

That's part of the plan! Stay tuned.

[@ultra-deplorable671]

I know this video was posted a while ago, but I'm now attempting this and was wondering how you were able to access the 4 bolts holding driver's side and passenger side mount to the block on a 4WD Armada...I can't seem to see an easy way to access them, let alone putting them back.

[@odevious8081]

The oem headers have a cat built in, would this cause a check engine light?

[@titantutorials1594]

It can. So people experience the CEL. Some never do. It you want to be sure you can check out the catted B pipes that Cajun B-Pipes offer.

[@odevious8081]

@@titantutorials1594 awesome thanks for letting me know!

[@watchmanexpert]

Can I use king headers if here in Chicago we have emissions test ????

[@badhairguy]

If you have a 4x4 this job is a huge pain in the ass on the driver's side. Brake lines and front differential are in the way and the motor mount clearance is tough.

[@DarthRainz]

This was a 4x4

[@ultra-deplorable671]

How do you access the 4 bolts on the driver side...this is where I'm stuck.

[@badhairguy]

@@ultra-deplorable671 you’re going to need a combination of ratchet extensions & swivels, and by jacking the engine up

[@bryanmartinez6600]

I'm kinda skeptical that everything broke loose that easily.

[@titantutorials1594]

KZbin movie magic at its best. All the bolts had been thoroughly soaked with PB Blaster and broken loose before filming the process of removing.

[@jeromeirving4770]

They usually do. I'm an Infiniti mechanic.

[@Jjrsteely123]

They don't break easy. Breaker bar is your friend.

[@OneShot1da]

After getting a proper tune done after installing the new headers, what kind of performance gains would one be looking at in HP and Torque?

[@harleylee4381]

Is this a good time to replace engine mounts as well? I have JBA LT headers, cajun b pipes, and PRG engine mounts ready to install

[@titantutorials1594]

Since you're already in there loosening up the engine mount you could do that.

[@ryzeofrengar3224]

Would it be worth it to do this and get the uprev tune, or just replace the OEM manifolds?

[@titantutorials1594]

Our opinion is yes. OEM manifolds can and probably will crack again. Longtubes are much more reliable and you'll get better performance from your truck in general.

[@1Byounkin]

@@titantutorials1594 will I need the uprev tune or a tune after this?

[@td5133]

How do you remove the heat shield(s)?

[@smokey2strokey505]

I had to basically cut mine from the o2 sensor hole that goes through the heatshield to the outside edge of each heatshield so i could just use an open ended 7/8ths wrench to remove the o2 sensor later. I just bent the crap out of it and pulled it out on both headers straight through the bottom of the truck. Its really thin metal but i found that to be the only way other than trying to cut it into small enough pieces in that tight of a space. Its a fairly simple job honestly just take your time

[@Jjrsteely123]

Tin snips at the 02 sensor hole, as mentioned.

[@watchmanexpert]

@@smokey2strokey505 u have 4x4 ?

[@onlinebuzznet]

As you know the original exhaust manifolds have a cat conv attached to them. How do you install the long tube headers and get around having no converters there? Check engine light,etc? Do you have to totally reprogram everything?

[@ramsesfelix388]

I have the same question. Did you figure it out?

[@moinovation]

Outstanding video

[@titantutorials1594]

Thank you for the watching and supporting the channel!

[@TitanTown]

From what I can tell you installed gaskets backwards.

[@hellfire08]

What year is your titan? My 04 titan has very limited room to work on the headers and everything is rusted to shit

[@richardarnold812]

If its 4wd it's a pain in the ass. Currently stuck on how to get the drivers side in. Still have to figure out how to get back 17mm engine mount bolt tightened

[@hellfire08]

@@richardarnold812 my titan is 2wd so I guess that will make my life a little easier 🙏🏼😆

[@richardarnold812]

@@hellfire08 here's my advice. Jack the engine just enough to take some weight. Loosen the 2 17mm bolt on the bottom of the engine mounts both sides. Loosen the 4 14mm bolts holding the engine bracket on, on each side. The side you will be working on remove those 4 14mm bolts. Jack engine as needed.

[@hellfire08]

@@richardarnold812 thanks. I’ll try to get it done soon. I’m sure I can handle it 💯

[@BajaPanda710]

I recently installed the LT headers but I keep getting leaks after re tightening. Not sure if it’s the headers gasket(jba gasket not oem)or the flange connection.

[@ranch_rats4210]

100% because of the JBA gaskets. You need to replace with OEM Gaskets

[@jacobmachen9690]

I just finished these on my truck, had no issues installing but now my truck will barely idle or run at low rpm. Why?

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I have an 05 armada with a cracked pass side manifold. Per Midas. They want $1360 to replace one and one cat. They say they come as one unit. I don’t know. I may go this route and just replace both. Did you eliminate a oxygen sensor installing these?

[@davidpenrosejr3698]

You do eliminate one and have to get an UPREV tune which will remove the check engine light.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

DAVID PENROSE JR thanks for the heads up,

[@titantutorials1594]

No you don't lose an o2 sensor installing these. They are built with an extended o2 bung so that the O2 sensor will still fit.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Titan Tutorials hell yeah. Thanks for the comments

[@menjivar76]

You don't loose the O2's sensors but you have to tune it, other wise good luck getting your smoke check done.

[@duanemcdonald4534]

Did you have to use o2 harness extension for these

[@titantutorials1594]

You do not need an 02 harness extension because the bungs themselves are extended.

[@AsianAnimeRuLe]

Do you get any insane droning noises with the LT headers? I currently have a nismo catback exhaust and I am looking into getting some headers but I'm worried about droning in the cabin.

[@titantutorials1594]

Nothing insane. The drone is going to have more to do with the exhaust that goes along with it rather than the headers themselves.

[@jturbo89]

just wondering, with removing the cat......how does that work with registering and making sure the truck is legal in texas?

[@titantutorials1594]

Every state is different so we're not sure what the exact requirements are. We're looking for some awesome Titan pics. If you feel like you've got an ultimate Titan share a picture on our page! facebook.com/nissantitantutorials

[@NoStepOnJake]

Did you ever figure this out im in the same boat

[@kevinmahnke5340]

Did you get a check engine light after putting in the headers

[@titantutorials1594]

You will get a CEL because you're removing one of the factory cats in the process.

[@davidpenrosejr3698]

You have to tune to remove CEL and not damage your cats.

[@whome4404]

I just bought JBA long tube headers and a Nismo Catback Exhaust. Will I have any problems trying to smog my truck?

[@joelviramontes105]

Yes you will long tube headers are illegal will not pass smog.

[@FunTime-wn8hs]

did you have a issue with the steering arm on the driver side?

[@titantutorials1594]

Not at all. You should have all the clearance you need.

[@morganbush2332]

JBA exhaust products are well known for being drop in replacements for OEM parts. You should have no fitment problems.

[@baconman7696]

How are you getting the exhaust s*** off my rested up very tight and hard northern vehicle

[@davidseinen3483]

baconman7696 sea foam deep creep is a lifesaver. Use that instead of PB blaster. It’s the best on the market as far as I’ve seen and used. Spray and wait about 30 min. Don’t be conservative about it.

[@morganbush2332]

check out the videos from ChrisFix on changing out the exhaust in his 98 mustang. Heat the exhaust to operating temp, apply penetrating oil to all fasteners while still hot, repeat for 2-3 days. Day of the install, heat to operating temp, then spray some water on the fasteners while still hot. Sudden drop in temp will often cause the bolts to unfreeze.

[@itzmckrispy9318]

I have 188k on my truck, my manifolds are cracked. Would it be worth putting these on or just keeping oem?

[@titantutorials1594]

Hey thanks for watching! It depends on what you're planning on doing with the vehicle near term but they are a great investment. The next owner will appreciate them as well! It's a good selling point.

[@itzmckrispy9318]

@@titantutorials1594 thank you for responding, I am considering getting some headers for my Titan. Would I need a bulldog tune as well?

[@titantutorials1594]

@@itzmckrispy9318 You won't need a bulldog tune you will need an UpRev tune. A quick google search will give you more information on it than you will ever need.

[@davidpenrosejr3698]

Did you have any issues reinstalling the motor mounts? I'm sure raising that far really helps just worried about that part. Thanks

[@jdogwar]

DAVID PENROSE JR just did this job, as long as you don’t move the jack around it should fall right back into place, no issues bolting back on

[@titantutorials1594]

Agreed. There should not be any issues reinstalling the mounts.

[@MrPaknight]

I just backed my bolts out but not all the way. Worked perfectly cause the bolts are really long!

[@901buildz]

I need these on my truck.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

So I've removed all my exhaust system but once getting the headers in there since they don't have heat shield did you have any issues with excessive heat?

[@titantutorials1594]

I personally don't have problems with that. In fact, I've never seen an experience where someone removed them from a Titan with adverse effects. That's not to say they aren't useful. If you can reinstall then by all means do so.

[@MrPaknight]

Headers are thinner than manifolds and dont get as hot. No need for the heat shield in that area. I've got stillen long tubes and uprev tune. Ran it over 60,000 miles and no problems.

[@Mike-vt6is]

The hardest thing to do on the whole job he glosses over motor mounts everything was a pain but this is ridiculous.

[@sms9106]

Doing a long header install ~ just buy new o2 sensors, make your life easier.

[@midrangetorque]

Once upon a time, I heard (several times) that these Titan/Armada engines like back pressure and don't do well with headers...that they actually LOSE power. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I know that typically, headers increase hp/performance.

[@jeromeirving4770]

they actually run like scolded ass apes when uncorked

[@davidpenrosejr3698]

JBA worked with tuners to get these things dialed in.

[@badhairguy]

No engine "works well with backpressure" unless it's a two stroke. An engine is an air pump and removing restriction will always make more power.

[@jimmydavis8009]

Don't lift the engine via the oil pan, ever.

[@titantutorials1594]

What should folks do instead Jimmy?

[@DarthRainz]

Shit might as well do motor mounts while your there🤷‍♂️

[@kfiscal01]

Nope!

[@Gamm-one]

All that work just to get to 8 bolts

[@titantutorials1594]

And thats just one side!

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