Hooker 2149 fitment problem
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Melting Slicks
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Hooker 2149 fitment problem
I got the drivers side on earlier this evening and ran into a problem. The flange where the Y-pipe connects is touching the floor of the car. It actually scuffed the floorpan when the header was snugged tight. Has anyone else run into this problem? Thanks
Drifting
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From: Miami, FL, USA
Re: Hooker 2149 fitment problem (flyersfan1088)
I got a large prybar and made some room....its real tight there, you will feel heat and vibration in the floor. Thats why I made it work with the shield on.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: OKC OK
Re: Hooker 2149 fitment problem (flyersfan1088)
I installed Hedman hedders on mine. I experienced absolutely no fitment issues whatsoever. Earlier this evening I went to snug up the hedder bolts and they were all still tight. I don't see why Hedman get such a bad wrap on this forum and Hookers get all the praise. 
Drifting
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Re: Hooker 2149 fitment problem (flyersfan1088)
I had the same problem.
I removed the metal heat shield. cut a hole in the fibreglass an fixed a metal soup bowl type thing inside the footwell to cover the hole, This gave me about 1/2 " clearance. (I actually used an end cover from an old electrical transformer)
With the carpet back in place it is undetectable, no problems.
I removed the metal heat shield. cut a hole in the fibreglass an fixed a metal soup bowl type thing inside the footwell to cover the hole, This gave me about 1/2 " clearance. (I actually used an end cover from an old electrical transformer)
With the carpet back in place it is undetectable, no problems.
