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fordification Nov 4, 2008 03:55 PM

BBK headers don't fit
 
What do you do when there's intereference between the #3 pipe and upper control arm bracket? It needs about 1/4" - 1/2" to prevent from vibrating a hole in the pipe. This is on the passenger side btw.

fordification Nov 4, 2008 04:27 PM

top, 3 in.
https://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e...0/DSC02421.jpg

rpxr400 Nov 4, 2008 05:04 PM

Well, if they weren't so "purty" - I might recommend hammer mods :eek:- but
I wouldn't want to see them dented - and they're not even mine !!

They are definitely for your specific application?

If so, I'd have to consider sending them back.

fordification Nov 5, 2008 06:29 PM

Yep, numbers match.
I was thinking of using a c-clamp to push in the one side slightly. 1/4" might do it.
but I'm wondering what that would do to the ceramic coating.
I'm running out of time so I have to make do.

Fifty150 Nov 5, 2008 07:26 PM

Have you called the manufacturer?

Paralyzer Nov 5, 2008 07:30 PM

you may be able to loosen the engine mount bolts and reposition the engine over 1/4 inch, not too hard

sbchris Nov 5, 2008 08:04 PM

I will say this, over the 4 sets of BBK headers I have owned every single set had to be massaged with a few blows from a BFH. They have horrid QA.


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