The time has come to do the clutch on my manual V12 Vantage. I figure it might be a good time to get some Velocity AP headers installed at the same time. Can anyone confirm that a clutch job also requires removal of the stock headers?

 

Requires partial removal of Left exhaust manifold from engine for clearance, although not full removal which is more involved as the removal of the front sub-frame is required. Definitely a step towards maybe saving a few $$ in labor.

 

How many miles on your first clutch may I ask? Discerning A-S gearheads are asking....LoL

 

Not sure if the V12 has the same clearance issues as the V8s or maybe have more issues, but on the V8 the left manifolds need to be removed/loosened to get the torque tube to comply. May also want to check your starter location. On the V8s its tucked under the right side manifolds and you would need to get the manifolds out to get the starter out. I should have replaced mine when I did the headers.

 

Hoping you will see this and share....?!