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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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Will the Hedman 68491 clear the driver's side engine oil cooler?

Hey guys, I've got a 91 Camaro Z28 with a stock 350 tpi, dual cats, and factory auxilary engine oil cooler located on the driver's side beneath the engine block followed by the oil filter. I contacted Hedman direct in regards to the Hedman TES 68491 header. They told me it wasn't going to fit becuase my oil cooler hoses will get in the way of the driver's side pipe leading to the "inner" (left) cat. So, what modifications did any of you have to make to the driver's side exhaust pipe leading to "inner" cat to clear the engine oil cooler or was the engine oil cooler removed? I am planning on purchasing this set through Jet Hot Coatings, I just wanted to do my research before purchasing this set of headers. Your responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Re: Will the Hedman 68491 clear the driver's side engine oil cooler?

I got headman headers in my car. I got them from Jegs. I dont know the part number off hand but they are the only firebird/camaro with A.I.R. I had to pay my mechanics extra b-cuz the drivers side wasnt going in so well. Passenger side was fine. It took these guys over a week to get the drivers side in WITH care. But they are a popular shop in UT.

I think it didnt clear a brake booster line but I know it was VERY close to the steering column( or whatever its called).

newb here.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Re: Will the Hedman 68491 clear the driver's side engine oil cooler?

Originally Posted by 1991ON20's
I got headman headers in my car. I got them from Jegs. I dont know the part number off hand but they are the only firebird/camaro with A.I.R. I had to pay my mechanics extra b-cuz the drivers side wasnt going in so well. Passenger side was fine. It took these guys over a week to get the drivers side in WITH care. But they are a popular shop in UT.

I think it didnt clear a brake booster line but I know it was VERY close to the steering column( or whatever its called).

newb here.
Did your car have the stock factory oil cooler? If so, did your oil cooler hoses get re-routed? Have you looked underneath the car if they cut and welded the driver's side pipe to clear anything?

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Re: Will the Hedman 68491 clear the driver's side engine oil cooler?

i put the headman long tubes in my car like 2 yrs ago... my car is a stock 350tpi with engine cooler,.... i had no problems. it was kinda a pain to get them in and i just took the drive one out a month ago and put it back in 30 min.... no probs here
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