Sooo shimming it didn't seem to do much somehow. The threads are also jacked up on one of the power steering bolt holes so I made the decision to just rip everything out. Unfortunately that also meant removing my shifter mount on the trans since the cable ran through the pipes. It was a huge pain in the ass but at least the exhaust and torsion bar were out of the way this time.
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The plan WAS just denting that one tube pretty good and throwing everything back together but I give up on long tube headers after all this. I seen a place where the nylon braiding on one of the trans cooler lines had started to melt. Even with a dent it was still going to be stupid close to the steering box ... and the starter ... and the positive cable running to the starter ... and the shifter cable ... and the trans cooler lines ... you get the picture. I think the solution is going with some short headers from TTI.
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So much more room at the cost of maybe 4 horsepower. Dealing with a single 2.5" pipe in that area instead of four 1 5/8" tubes is going to make life a lot easier. I couldn't even get my oil filter in on the passenger side without a few cuss words. The only part I'm going to miss is the sexy cermanic coating I have on them that I paid a good bit for.
Here's hoping they make it here in time for the car show. If not I still have the manifolds I used to break-in the engine. I'll throw those on with a turn down if push comes to shove. Probably going to need ear plugs but I'll make it there lol.
The plan WAS just denting that one tube pretty good and throwing everything back together but I give up on long tube headers after all this. I seen a place where the nylon braiding on one of the trans cooler lines had started to melt. Even with a dent it was still going to be stupid close to the steering box ... and the starter ... and the positive cable running to the starter ... and the shifter cable ... and the trans cooler lines ... you get the picture. I think the solution is going with some short headers from TTI.
So much more room at the cost of maybe 4 horsepower. Dealing with a single 2.5" pipe in that area instead of four 1 5/8" tubes is going to make life a lot easier. I couldn't even get my oil filter in on the passenger side without a few cuss words. The only part I'm going to miss is the sexy cermanic coating I have on them that I paid a good bit for.
Here's hoping they make it here in time for the car show. If not I still have the manifolds I used to break-in the engine. I'll throw those on with a turn down if push comes to shove. Probably going to need ear plugs but I'll make it there lol.