Header clearance issues
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From: Houma, LA
Car: 92 Camaro RS 25th Anniv
Engine: 93 LT1 w/Vette Access
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 97 T/A w/3.42 posi
Header clearance issues
So I finally got my headers installed. Using the Hedman with the D-ports. And I have 1/8" clearance near my brake lines, and near my air box with my evap-core. Does anyone else have this issue? Do you have any issues with heat? How did you rectify this problem? Thanks again.
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383 Stealth Ram
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 9 bolt Posi
Re: Header clearance issues
I'm not sure which Hedman's you are using but mine were also very close to the brake lines. I had to carefully bend my brake lines away from the headers. You really, really don't want them close to all that heat!!!
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Ringgold, Ga/ Nashville, TN
Car: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: LT1
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2000 rear, 3.73, auburn locker
Re: Header clearance issues
I used the same ones with the same problems. My passenger side header actually melted a very small part of the heater box when I first got the car running.
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From: Kingston, Tn
Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.70 posi
Re: Header clearance issues
Sounds about right, mine is close to the evap box and brake lines, haven't had any problems yet.
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From: PA
Car: 86 Trans AM
Engine: LS1 (not stock...)
Transmission: Built T56
Axle/Gears: Strange 12-bolt w/ 3.73
Re: Header clearance issues
On my LS1 the header is close to the fuel and brake lines. Not close to the HVAC box... But Ive never had a problem with the lines. I took it to the outer banks this summer. Bout an 8 hour drive no stopping except for gas. And never had a problem. If you are worried, wrap the lines in whatever your favorite heat wrap is.
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