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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:20 PM
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I have put them on many times before. Never had to raise the engine.
This time it is a tight fit and seems the answer is to unbolt the motor mounts and raise the engine a 1/2 inch or so. Then right back down.
Is there a problem with doing this?

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What headers are you installing? I got my long tubes in there fine by disconnecting the steering shaft of the drivers side and pulling it away, and removing the starter for the passenger side.
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Originally Posted by SpeedyVette
I have put them on many times before. Never had to raise the engine.
This time it is a tight fit and seems the answer is to unbolt the motor mounts and raise the engine a 1/2 inch or so. Then right back down.
Is there a problem with doing this?

Nope, no problem. That is what I did when I installed my headers. Easy peasy!
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