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harrdawg54 · 07-15-2009, 05:02 PM

I just installed my new front driveline and went to install the header on the drivers side and it hits the driveline. does anyone know if there is a way to "make" the header fit. Can it just be heated up and bent to the angle that works....? It needs to be moved up about an inch and out an inch.

vectorit · 07-15-2009, 05:38 PM

What exactly did you change/install new?
Did the driver side header work prior?
Are the headers new, or purchased used?
Was there any changes to the motor mount set up?

When I ran headers on my SB K20 burb with 4spd, there was a lot of room with the frame being the tightest spot but none the less cleared just fine.

harrdawg54 · 07-15-2009, 08:35 PM

I purchased the headers used and have not been installed prior to my engine swap. I really don't want to get new headers and would like to find a way to make these work.

harrdawg54 · 07-17-2009, 01:17 AM

Has anybody else had this problem?

*72lb4x4* · 07-17-2009, 03:29 AM

Headers are a pain in the ass. I'd run manifolds dual exhaust if I had manifolds.

Bend them if they are slightly off. Get new ones if not.

07-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	Header Problems I just installed my new front driveline and went to install the header on the drivers side and it hits the driveline. does anyone know if there is a way to "make" the header fit. Can it just be heated up and bent to the angle that works....? It needs to be moved up about an inch and out an inch. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

07-15-2009, 05:38 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Header Problems What exactly did you change/install new? Did the driver side header work prior? Are the headers new, or purchased used? Was there any changes to the motor mount set up? When I ran headers on my SB K20 burb with 4spd, there was a lot of room with the frame being the tightest spot but none the less cleared just fine. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 07-15-2009 at 05:41 PM.

07-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	Re: Header Problems I purchased the headers used and have not been installed prior to my engine swap. I really don't want to get new headers and would like to find a way to make these work. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

07-17-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
harrdawg54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Posts: 178	Re: Header Problems Has anybody else had this problem? __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 350, 4sp, 33's High on plans, Low on funds

07-17-2009, 03:29 AM	#5
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Header Problems Headers are a pain in the ass. I'd run manifolds dual exhaust if I had manifolds. Bend them if they are slightly off. Get new ones if not.

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