Header won,t fit November 03, 2005, 05:50:52 PM I was installing some shorty headers on my 88 Tbird with a V8.However they are hitting the motor mount on the driver side.I only got the frist bolt from the firewall in.The mount would not allow the others to line up.I am not sure of what the header came off of(Mark or Mustang).So what do I do from here? Exhaust-less Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #1 – November 03, 2005, 06:55:05 PM If itshiznitting the alignment pin, cut it off. If itshiznitting the stud, trim it down to the nut. If it still hits, time to dimple the header. I don't think I've heard of stock headershiznitting the mounts. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #2 – November 03, 2005, 07:30:43 PM got pix? i had stock mustang headers on 2 birds and didnt have any problems. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #3 – November 03, 2005, 07:33:42 PM Actually, I have an 85 V6 original now a v8, i had issues with the steering column. had to dimple the headers so to say. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #4 – November 03, 2005, 07:40:41 PM i had to heat and bend the tab on the mount for stock mustang headers and the tbird mounts. the tabs are there to hold the motor if the mount breaks. if thats what you mean anyway....it was more the passenger side than the drivers though. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #5 – November 03, 2005, 07:42:44 PM now that i think of it, the cars i put em on were floor shift. if yours is on the column that might be another problem. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #6 – November 03, 2005, 08:38:27 PM I have a stock set of Lincoln headers on my car now. They fit with no problems. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #7 – November 03, 2005, 08:56:25 PM guess my problem might be the fact i dont use anything stock, could be why mine hit. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #8 – November 04, 2005, 11:02:24 AM I cut the tab that was in the way with a Dremel. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #9 – November 04, 2005, 11:42:09 AM Quote from: al greenI was installing some shorty headers on my 88 Tbird with a V8.However they are hitting the motor mount on the driver side.I only got the frist bolt from the firewall in.The mount would not allow the others to line up.I am not sure of what the header came off of(Mark or Mustang).So what do I do from here? Exhaust-lessat #5 ? long tubes and some shortieshiznit the top of the mount just dimple the tube or take a die grinder and trim the mount bracket. and you will be fine.mine is also an 88DISREGUARD THE RUUBER CHUNK AND HOSE CLAMP ive got a bad mount:( Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #10 – November 04, 2005, 11:43:44 AM Alot of times when the header hits the mount is because the rubber part is getting worn out.:D Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #11 – November 04, 2005, 11:45:17 AM Quote from: cougarmanAlot of times when the header hits the mount is because the rubber part is getting worn out.:Dmine hit the upper bracket that bolts to the engine block:) it dont move:flip: Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #12 – November 04, 2005, 11:57:37 AM never had a problem, long or short tubes. :D :flip: Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #13 – November 04, 2005, 12:13:21 PM Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87mine hit the upper bracket that bolts to the engine block:) it dont move:flip: If the mount is wearing out the block will drop, causing the parts mounted to the block to drop. Quote Selected
Header won,t fit Reply #14 – November 04, 2005, 12:15:20 PM Quote from: cougarmannever had a problem, long or short tubes. :D :flip: :D maybe it is these genaric flowtechs i have .AL GREEN : What brand headers are you using? Quote Selected
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