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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 06:33 PM
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I posed this in general bu not sure how to delete it.. Anyway, ​​​​​​got a set of EOS headers installed this past weekend and on the passenger side they are completely on the frame/bracket shown in the pic. However, there is enough space on the driver's side to fit an open hand. Got the headers from a recommendation and then did some research and saw a few installs go well online. But, this is driving me crazy because it's causing a lot of vibration from 500-1.5k on acceleration. I've been looking this up and see that it is a common problem for the passenger side with all brands and makes of headers but no real solutions. Does anyone have any solutions besides returning them and going with a different brand?





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Have you tried loosening your engine mount bolts and shifting it as far to the driver-side as possible? I would loosen the upper 18 mm nuts as well as the lower bolts in the sub frame.
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Originally Posted by kgilesc7
Have you tried loosening your engine mount bolts and shifting it as far to the driver-side as possible? I would loosen the upper 18 mm nuts as well as the lower bolts in the sub frame.
Not yet. I had a local shop do the installation because I've been traveling a lot for work but will have some time in the coming weeks. Would this cause any other issues by moving the engine over if possible?
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My person opinion I would send them back and go back with a brand that doesn't have fitment issues. ARH, KOOKS, Stainless Works
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I know some depending on brand/clearance issues have just dented the header to create the clearance needed.
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Yea but kinda sucks to do on a new product
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You should call the manufacturer and ask them about it. I am sure they have sold a lot of these at that price.
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There are tolerances for everything; if it was my car I would just take a large prybar and gently create an 1/8" to a 1/4" clearance where needed.

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Dent them. Doesn't affect hp.
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