Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
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Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
I have ls2 and t56 in a 89 formula
- Bought al components from hawks (Trans cross member, Engine mounts, Rear end, Exhaust) so I would have a relatively simple install... The passenger side header is so close to chassis and transmission crossmember I cant even put a pipe on it, Ive moved stuff around and I have got only a little extra clearance, has anybody run into this problem? Or Does any one have any idea to help fix this?
- I even reached out to hawks to see if i'm doing something wrong they ask for pictures I send a ton in and they say they will get back to me with a response then never respond has happened twice now
- https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/82-...ders-w-y-pipe/
Last edited by Ethan Lesz; Apr 4, 2023 at 03:37 PM.
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Re: Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
Could you shorten the pipe so there is more room closer to the front of the car?
As for Hawks, call them, I always find you get better responses after you talk to one of the Sons on the phone first.
As for Hawks, call them, I always find you get better responses after you talk to one of the Sons on the phone first.
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Re: Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
I have called multiple times, sent pictures and everything no one gets back
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Re: Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
It's not uncommon to have to give headers a little persuasion with a hammer to gain clearance in different places. Only way to get a "perfect" fit is to have custom headers made.
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Re: Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
You're not going to bend that header. LOL
I would try loosening bolts for all the engine mounts and trans mounts and see if you can move/rotate that engine a little bit with whatever slop is left in those mounts.
I would try loosening bolts for all the engine mounts and trans mounts and see if you can move/rotate that engine a little bit with whatever slop is left in those mounts.
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Re: Passenger side header clearance using Hawks long tube
I have been messing around with it and still very little room. I was going to try the holly engine mounts to see if they will be different
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