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dsraven · 02-01-2023, 10:20 AM

yup, the upper shaft needs one yoke to be turned 1/4 turn so they line up correctly parallel. you may need to drill and tap a new hole if the yoke isn't already.
I don't see a fix other than a different set of headers that move the collector more to the rear so all the pipes aren't bunched up into that one spot you need for the shafting. or possibly a long tube set that naturally allows the pipes to hug the block better. otherwise you could fab a set of headers i suppose. that would look cool as well but that can be time consuming.

02-01-2023, 10:20 AM	#14
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,501	Re: Steering shaft clearance question yup, the upper shaft needs one yoke to be turned 1/4 turn so they line up correctly parallel. you may need to drill and tap a new hole if the yoke isn't already. I don't see a fix other than a different set of headers that move the collector more to the rear so all the pipes aren't bunched up into that one spot you need for the shafting. or possibly a long tube set that naturally allows the pipes to hug the block better. otherwise you could fab a set of headers i suppose. that would look cool as well but that can be time consuming.