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Mar 14, 2014 | 02:07 AM

#21

ace32x

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we have kooks 2" on my car with no notching of the tube to clear on the driver side they slide right in no issue and can full lock every way im told with out hitting, i havent driven yet to confirm though

Mar 14, 2014 | 10:09 AM

#22

Unreal

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Seems like if they are ARH or Kooks some cars have issues, some don't. Mustangs have the same issues and typically need the motor moved. Just something to be prepared for with 2" headers.

Mar 14, 2014 | 10:47 AM

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Seems like if they are ARH or Kooks some cars have issues, some don't. Mustangs have the same issues and typically need the motor moved. Just something to be prepared for with 2" headers.

I slotted the steering rack mounts "very slightly" and slid the rack over.
A couple of turns on the tie rod ends and alignment was fine. (had it checked at the alignment shop)
I didn't want to dimple any tubes.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 12:25 PM

#24

LEAVINU

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Originally Posted by gotjuice?

I switched from AR 1 7/8 to 2 inch and there was more clearance on the 2 inch ones. I did not have to dimple the runner and I have 3/8 inch clearance. The 1 7/8 was really close, And I did not dent either.

Can you elaborate on gains from the switch and setup?

Mar 14, 2014 | 01:33 PM

#25

0Cunningham Motorsports

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ARH has re-jigged their 2" headers and they fit without issue, just installed a set and I could literally put my finger between the shaft and header tube

Last edited by Cunningham Motorsports; Mar 14, 2014 at 01:45 PM.

Mar 14, 2014 | 01:38 PM

#26

turbotuner20v

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yea, they did an update about a year ago I believe

Mar 14, 2014 | 02:46 PM

#27

0Cunningham Motorsports

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yea, they did an update about a year ago I believe

they revised it again recently, fit great

Mar 14, 2014 | 03:00 PM

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turbotuner20v

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Originally Posted by RyneZ06

they revised it again recently, fit great

ah, nice, hopefully my latest order gets the latest revision, supposed to ship out next week.. I wonder if there's a way to tell which version it is

Last edited by turbotuner20v; Mar 14, 2014 at 03:03 PM.

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Mar 14, 2014 | 03:28 PM

#29

blackz97

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RyneZ06

they revised it again recently, fit great

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

Mar 14, 2014 | 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by turbotuner20v

ah, nice, hopefully my latest order gets the latest revision, supposed to ship out next week.. I wonder if there's a way to tell which version it is

If they are shipping out next week I'm sure they would be the newest ones. Mine was made Tuesday of this week and shipped Wednesday. It was the new setup. There should be no risk of getting an old one unless a vendor is holding stock of 2" headers somewhere but I don't think any vendors really stock them.

Mar 15, 2014 | 12:42 AM

#31

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Originally Posted by LEAVINU

Can you elaborate on gains from the switch and setup?

I gained about 500 whp, Changed my complete setup.

Mar 20, 2014 | 02:09 PM

#32

Unreal

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New header has tons of clearance between steering shaft.

Mar 20, 2014 | 03:34 PM

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We had a small batch that had shipped out, at this point I believe Nick (Unreal) is the last of the affected 2" driver's side headers.

Please call us ASAP if there any issues with any ARH product.

Gotjuice?, PM sent.

Mar 20, 2014 | 04:31 PM

#34

Tuomas FIN

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDoten@ARH

How about overseas customers?? Two cars here at Finland with bad driver side header..

Mar 20, 2014 | 04:57 PM

#35

Unreal

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Steve, Nick and the rest of the ARH crew have been good to work with. Should have the header bolted on tonight for final fitment check before getting it coated.

Mar 20, 2014 | 07:35 PM

#36

Unreal

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Finished putting the drivers side in (got to pull it to get coated now) and it fits great once I move a line. Was close the rear brakes so I just move them up an inch and now they fit great, plenty of clearance everywhere.