Anyone have problems with their Headers rubbing....
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Anyone have problems with their Headers rubbing....
Up against the heater box (I think it's called the evaporator/housing) on the passenger side?
These are 2149 Hooker headers.
My builder just called to let me know the passenger side is slightly touching the plastic and melting it a bit. (sorry no pics yet)
I've searched the archives and can't find any thing on this?
These are 2149 Hooker headers.
My builder just called to let me know the passenger side is slightly touching the plastic and melting it a bit. (sorry no pics yet)
I've searched the archives and can't find any thing on this?
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Real Strange, I'm going to the shop tomorrow I'll have to take a few pics.
I found this pic PACER86 posted awhile ago explaning how to better get at the #8 bolt, this is I believe where the problem area is.
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oh the #8 bolt is a tough one. My em's clear that box by about an inch.
I had such a hard time trying to get to that bolt, from the bottom i used an allen, 1/4" socket to go onto the allen, 1/4" swivel, then about 1' of 1/4 extensions, 3/8 swivel, then a 3/8 extention and a ratchet.
Let us know how it goes!
I had such a hard time trying to get to that bolt, from the bottom i used an allen, 1/4" socket to go onto the allen, 1/4" swivel, then about 1' of 1/4 extensions, 3/8 swivel, then a 3/8 extention and a ratchet.
Let us know how it goes!
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Some of the new aftermarket ones are beefier and/or have poly bushings built in, if they moved the engine up just an inch, i could see something getting pinched. I doubt they moved the engine more to the pass. side because that would screw up alignments on a few other things.
I'd say it either has to be that, or raised ports on the heads as suggested.
I'd say it either has to be that, or raised ports on the heads as suggested.
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OP - if those headers are new - the egr tube ext. shouldnt be drill out yet - so if you have to cut it off your ok. if you dont need egr in your area loose it 
look at the picture posted , the ac evap housing is gone. gotta be the heads
I have solid mounts in my c4 , but I did away with the air tubes and egr
look at the picture posted , the ac evap housing is gone. gotta be the heads
I have solid mounts in my c4 , but I did away with the air tubes and egr
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When I had the 2149s I had like an inch plus of clearance too. I wonder if the exhaust port on the Brodix heads are moved.
Motor mounts could move the motor a hair, but I'd think your other side would also be hitting the steering column.
I hated the 2149s. Floors got stupid hot, they leaked, the ceramic coating rusted off the bottoms (from water splash no doubt)..
-- Joe
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I talked to the builder last night and all is good, he cut & filed down the housing (with my permission) a little and the headers clear it.
I will glass & resin the cut-out & make it look factory, I'm hoping to get the car back tonight.
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Who is doing the install? (I think we're local to each other).
When I had the 2149s I had like an inch plus of clearance too. I wonder if the exhaust port on the Brodix heads are moved.
Motor mounts could move the motor a hair, but I'd think your other side would also be hitting the steering column.
I hated the 2149s. Floors got stupid hot, they leaked, the ceramic coating rusted off the bottoms (from water splash no doubt)..
-- Joe
When I had the 2149s I had like an inch plus of clearance too. I wonder if the exhaust port on the Brodix heads are moved.
Motor mounts could move the motor a hair, but I'd think your other side would also be hitting the steering column.
I hated the 2149s. Floors got stupid hot, they leaked, the ceramic coating rusted off the bottoms (from water splash no doubt)..
-- Joe
I'd love to give props to these guys if any of you locals are looking for quality work done. Nothing but a GREAT bunch of guys who take a lot of pride in their work!!!
http://www.xplicitracingdesign.com/
We are local to each other, I live in Dracut Ma.
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Xplicit racing out of Woburn Ma.
I'd love to give props to these guys if any of you locals are looking for quality work done. Nothing but a GREAT bunch of guys who take a lot of pride in their work!!!
http://www.xplicitracingdesign.com/
We are local to each other, I live in Dracut Ma.
I'd love to give props to these guys if any of you locals are looking for quality work done. Nothing but a GREAT bunch of guys who take a lot of pride in their work!!!
http://www.xplicitracingdesign.com/
We are local to each other, I live in Dracut Ma.
I'll have to check Xplicit out sometime. They wouldn't happen to have a Dyno would they?
-- Joe