Hey guys I have an '86 GT 5-speed and I got a brand new pair of BBK 1 5/8 longtubes. I also have a new offroad H pipe and catback to put on. Well before I rip my old exhaust off I'm wondering if I'm gonna run into any clearance issues with the starter or steering? Will they fit in there with a stock starter or will I have to get a mini starter? Please let me know, thanks!
BBK Longtubes / Clearance?
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All I can tell you about fitment is that they worked fine on a 92 with a mini-starter. I had to grind some off of my Mcleod scattershield though, but only on the passenger side.
I would recommend taking a dremel to the weld beads in each of the primaries and opening up the collector to an actual 2.5", which is almost all the way.
Chris
I would recommend taking a dremel to the weld beads in each of the primaries and opening up the collector to an actual 2.5", which is almost all the way.
Chris
larrym1961
5 Year Member
I have them on my '87 and I have the full size starter. No clearance issues there. As FastDriver did, I had to slightly grind my McLeod steel bellhousing for fitment also.
