LPE Header Install HELP!
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Drifting
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LPE Header Install HELP!
Installing my headers and have a problem on the drivers side (passangers side laid in nicely from top, installed starter and bolted up). Drivers side I had to put in from bottom, I was able to get it in place, but the steering shaft is hitting the header (so tight that I cant get the gasket in place). Wondering if anyone else has had this problem? Can I take that thing and turn it around? Will it hookup on the other ends the right way? How about doing away with that center link thing all together and getting somethign made to connect through?
Any other ideas? This is something I am in desperate need of fixing... cars close to being ready to start :D
Thanks
Matt
Any other ideas? This is something I am in desperate need of fixing... cars close to being ready to start :D
Thanks
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (VetteRacer282)
i have that header its not even close to hitting that shaft its about 2 inches away are you sure they are lpe headers
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (CORKVETTE1)
Thats what I was told. They are older ones, they had a 2.5" collector on them (1-5/8" primarys).
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Vette/Left%20Header.jpg http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Vette/Right%20Header.jpg
I will try to take a picture later today if I dont get a resolution, and if I have time. Its the first cylinder on the drivers side BTW.
Matt
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Vette/Left%20Header.jpg http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Vette/Right%20Header.jpg
I will try to take a picture later today if I dont get a resolution, and if I have time. Its the first cylinder on the drivers side BTW.
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (VetteRacer282)
yea thats where its closest on mine also but its 2-3 inches away they do not look even remotly like mine they might be somebody elses headers
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (CORKVETTE1)
Nope, Vette for sure. They match what the LPE website shows (passangers side is easiest to tell by design).
Any idea if the steering column not being mounted in plcae (wheel is resting on seat) might cause that shaft to go outa line?
Gonna go check that now.. :p:
Matt
Any idea if the steering column not being mounted in plcae (wheel is resting on seat) might cause that shaft to go outa line?
Gonna go check that now.. :p:
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (VetteRacer282)
If you cannot get them to fit and they definatley fit a 1990 car i will take them off you if we can come to a deal on price :D
Is there a big difference between an 87 and a 1990 steering arrangements anyone ?
:cheers:
Is there a big difference between an 87 and a 1990 steering arrangements anyone ?
:cheers:
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (BLUE ONE)
How old are they? Lingenfelters have always been T-304 SS and I've never seen it rust like that. Not saying they can't be Lingenfelters, but just be sure. I imagine alot of sbc 350 headers look identical until you actually put them side by side and see the minor variations that make them fit a particular model.
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (BLUE ONE)
Blue one :p:
I'll sell em for $350 (I think thats what the guy was selling the 1-3/4 version for, these are 1-5/8", if interested in these I'd upgrade to the 1-3/4 for myself... Or if interested in 1-3/4 I will put you in contact with him).
I just went and tried to lift the steering wheel up, and it wont move at all because its touching. So I will drop the header and mount the steering wheel back in its place.
Its something I didnt think about this morning at 4am :p:
Well, I had my midnight thoughts (I work nights so its midnight to me now) back to bed for a few hours, then I'll mess with it then!
Thanks so far :p:
Matt
I'll sell em for $350 (I think thats what the guy was selling the 1-3/4 version for, these are 1-5/8", if interested in these I'd upgrade to the 1-3/4 for myself... Or if interested in 1-3/4 I will put you in contact with him).
I just went and tried to lift the steering wheel up, and it wont move at all because its touching. So I will drop the header and mount the steering wheel back in its place.
Its something I didnt think about this morning at 4am :p:
Well, I had my midnight thoughts (I work nights so its midnight to me now) back to bed for a few hours, then I'll mess with it then!
Thanks so far :p:
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (Silver89)
Silver: They are old... Its before he did the new type of coating on them. They were also a 2.5" collector to start (something he said he hasnt done in YEARS). They came off a 90 vette that got an SC and custom 2"-3.5" headers. They sat in the back of a shop (outside I think) for some time and rusted then, its just surface rust.
Most the headers I have seen dont have to hug the motor as close, they have alot more room on the sides. Never heard of starter issues on normal 350's, just vettes. Could be wrong though...
These are Vette headers though.... not sure if the 90 used different steering, dont have one to look at anymore :(
Matt
Most the headers I have seen dont have to hug the motor as close, they have alot more room on the sides. Never heard of starter issues on normal 350's, just vettes. Could be wrong though...
These are Vette headers though.... not sure if the 90 used different steering, dont have one to look at anymore :(
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (Blown Vette)
Hey blown!
Nice to see you around. Hows the car treating you?
I couldnt remember how much I paid, thanks for mentioning that.
BTW I had the headers modified to a 3" collector a few weeks ago, great work done to them. Hopefully work better for the car untill I can get 1-3/4s :)
Anyways, just wanted to say :cheers: .
Matt
Nice to see you around. Hows the car treating you?
I couldnt remember how much I paid, thanks for mentioning that.
BTW I had the headers modified to a 3" collector a few weeks ago, great work done to them. Hopefully work better for the car untill I can get 1-3/4s :)
Anyways, just wanted to say :cheers: .
Matt
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Re: LPE Header Install HELP! (VetteRacer282)
Thanks for the offer, but i can get new Hooker 2151's for $300 for summit as most people say they fit good and spark plugs are easyer than the LPE'S i will go that way i think :yesnod: they are not coated for that price tho so i will have to find someone to do them over here :rolleyes:
:cheers:
:cheers:
