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unrealmach1

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I am trying to install some clipster headers I bought a few years back and they are not fitting ver well in my 69. I was looking through some paper and the said to use '6611/42-'70 motor mounts? Are the 70 mounts different than the 69? I thought they are the same? I have a 351w. Pass side hit the tower and drivers side hit the steering? Anyone have any advice? Headers are ceramic coated, so really don't want to bang on them.
 
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unrealmach1 said:
I am trying to install some clipster headers I bought a few years back and they are not fitting ver well in my 69. I was looking through some paper and the said to use '6611/42-'70 motor mounts? Are the 70 mounts different than the 69? I thought they are the same? I have a 351w. Pass side hit the tower and drivers side hit the steering? Anyone have any advice? Headers are ceramic coated, so really don't want to bang on them.
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They are. the 66 all, and 68-72 non-convertible 289, 302, and 351 all had the same mount. The 67 289, and 68-72 had a different mount, but of course it had a different frame bracket too, so I can't imagine what Clippster is thinking. If your LH mount is saggging or split, it might be causing your problem.
 

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If your LH mount is saggging or split, it might be causing your problem.
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Both mounts are new from NPD.
 
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Both mounts are new from NPD.
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Is the engine centered in the compartment? If not, you need to start checking your mounts and brackets. If it is, then your problem is with the headers.
 
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you need to check the engine bay measurements against what they should be stock. do a search for 70 frame dimensions on here and/or google and you should find them pretty easy. my guess is that your shock towers have sagged pretty badly over the years. i know mine did, i had to use a porta power to spread them out far enough to install the export brace and monte carlo bar, but with those installed the towers will never sag again
 

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The motor seems centered. And I had an export brace and a Monte Carlo bar on the car with no issues, but I justed switched to the MPG braces. Looking at the headers I have the package say fits 289-351w, but I bought them when they first came out. Looking at Summit they are listed as 289-302 only, but one of the threads said these headers have changed over the years. Anyone use them on a 351w?
 
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