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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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i completed header install with npp rear but it touches transmission/differential. has anyone dealt with this. Concernes because trans temps are getting up around 225.
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Not it the best picture but I have TSP with 3" NPP exhaust and it's a close fit next to my transmission. I adjusted mine and had good clearance once I adjusted everything.


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[QUOTE=Brandon619;1594447016]Not it the best picture but I have TSP with 3" NPP exhaust and it's a close fit next to my transmission. I adjusted mine and had good clearance once I adjusted everything.
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Thanks. I may have to get back under there. Have you had heat issues anywhere?
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And just curious what order did you install headers back?
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No heat issues, I put the drivers side header in then the passenger xpipe and exhaust.
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Originally Posted by iandm
i completed header install with npp rear but it touches transmission/differential. has anyone dealt with this. Concernes because trans temps are getting up around 225.
Touching = rattles right ?
That would not be good
Also in the photo it sure looks like the pipes hang down considerably, how much ground clearance do you lose, evidenced by the dent in the one pipe I can see ??


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Touching = rattles right ?
That would not be good
Also in the photo it sure looks like the pipes hang down considerably, how much ground clearance do you lose, evidenced by the dent in the one pipe I can see ??


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They hang down lower than $1500 headers but for the grand price of $800 I'll deal with some dented headers (this is a daily driver car not a garage queen).

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Originally Posted by Brandon619
They hang down lower that $1500 headers but for the grand price of $800 I'll deal with some dented headers (this is a daily driver car not a garage queen).
Okie-dokie, sorry I asked
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Okie-dokie, sorry I asked
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Come on now, my comment was just point out yes these headers hang low but I comprised in cost. I've had others brands headers and those scrapped as well, maybe my car is too low?

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took me one day to hit a speedbump. going back out of deck i had to go .1 mph. Hard to justify double price for same part. It gets job done. People with Lgs and AR headers why not go get custom titanium for just 3000$+. Theres always something better right.

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Not condemning them just noticed how low they hang down, you like'em, fine by me but I know how hard it is to not scrape on minor humps and bumps so there's that
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