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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 351fox on November 19, 2012, 03:50:22 PM

Title: header clearence problems
Post by: 351fox on November 19, 2012, 03:50:22 PM
i bought a aftermarket steering shaft from flaming river so it would clear my bbk shorty headers for the 351w swap in a fox body mustang. i tried putting the new shaft on and it made the rubbing worse my car doesnt even turn now. i have the rack and pinion from the v6 models (apeerently its different) but i have v8 model sport coupe does anyone know if i buy the v8 rack will it move the shaft position. and allow more clearence?
Title: header clearence problems
Post by: Thunder Chicken on November 19, 2012, 04:30:28 PM
AFAIK the only difference between a V6 and a V8 rack is the ratio. You might have to tweak a header pipe or two to clear the shaft
Title: header clearence problems
Post by: 351fox on November 19, 2012, 08:55:06 PM
thank you that actaully was the answer i was looking for
Title: header clearence problems
Post by: Beau on November 19, 2012, 09:14:59 PM
Yeah, no difference in the outside dimensions of the racks, 3.8 vs. 5.0....

Did you use the Fox Windsor swap headers? Might need to make some "adjustments" with a BFH...?
Title: header clearence problems
Post by: Bob on November 19, 2012, 09:50:15 PM
It's the shorties,  the long tubes fit fine with that shaft and block