I have some 1 5/8" BBK headers and they dont seem to clear the steering shaft any solutions? I was considering an aftermarker steering shaft by flamming river, anyone have luck with those?
header steering shaft clearance
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mustangsally93
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I had no problem with mine. Stock motor mounts and bbk long tubes. Have taken the motor out a lot and every time went back in with a little man power. Just got to fight them in.
Vinnietbird
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My car did the same thing,rubbing a little,and I just GENTLY tapped the header with a hammer and bent the header in just enough for it to clear the steering shaft,,barley.I didn't want to obstruct the exhaust flow.If I didn't tell anyone I clearanced the header,no-one would know.
Mine didn't hit when i installed them about 3 years ago, but they do now, but only when i'm deep into the gas and turning at the same time (so the engine is torquing over to the side).
Solution? Sometimes new motor mounts don't do it. My buddy had this problem and installed new mounts....had to get out the BFH and put a nice big dent into the primary.
Solution? Sometimes new motor mounts don't do it. My buddy had this problem and installed new mounts....had to get out the BFH and put a nice big dent into the primary.
joeyd0730
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i had the same problem when i installed 1 5/8 bbk ceramic coated equal lengths. my motor mounts were new. i thaught it was the p/s pump changed that. checked all the lines. i was ready to change the rack, it felt like i had no power steering. but finaly noticed it rubbing, it was a horrible sight but i took a hammer to a brand new set of headers, and solved the problem. good luck
I would wrather change the steering shaft over motor mounts, what is the part # for the flamming river steering shaft?
After researching the steering shafts by flaming river I found some are still have trouble with clearance insues, mostly from the jam nut.
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