1972 SBC Header to Starter Clearance - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Cam1968rsss** · 07-08-2015, 01:39 PM

Hi all, I have a 1972 C10 SWB I am building, with a 400 sbc and turbo 350. My engine has a mini starter on it, my issue I put the headers on it the drivers side fits and clears fine. The passenger side fits and clears except for one tube is within 1/16 inch touching the starter. Am wondering f I should try to bend the pipe a little with a board and hammer. OR???????

Thanks
Eddie

Z10 · 07-08-2015, 08:24 PM

We took a different approach and built a heat shield. I've been running the truck for over a year now with no issues. Check out my build thread for more photos, including some building the shield.

07-08-2015, 01:39 PM	#1
Cam1968rsss Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zavalla, TX Posts: 416	1972 SBC Header to Starter Clearance Hi all, I have a 1972 C10 SWB I am building, with a 400 sbc and turbo 350. My engine has a mini starter on it, my issue I put the headers on it the drivers side fits and clears fine. The passenger side fits and clears except for one tube is within 1/16 inch touching the starter. Am wondering f I should try to bend the pipe a little with a board and hammer. OR??????? Thanks Eddie

07-08-2015, 08:24 PM	#2
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: 1972 SBC Header to Starter Clearance We took a different approach and built a heat shield. I've been running the truck for over a year now with no issues. Check out my build thread for more photos, including some building the shield. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i



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