Bullitt4110

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I just recieved a set of Hooker Chevelle swap headers part number 2289-1HKR, they are new/used. My problem is they are hitting to floor board. I dont have a trans in the car so I can tilt the engine wherever I need to, and to get them to fit the engine has to be atleast at a 8* angle (passenger side hits way before the drivers side, and the engine is level side to side). My set-up isnt much different than a lot of people that I see using these headers, early BRP style mounts, energy suspension motor mounts with the load plate and a 3/16" plate under the frame stands. The motor is also moved back to clear the f-body oil pan, but from looking at it that doesnt really play a role due to the angle of the collector tube hitting the floor. Any suggestions other than chopping up the headers?

bczee

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I would look into two areas.. 1) the engine maybe mounted Higher and is causing the tilt problem, or 2) the Headers are defective. Where did you get them from ?

Got any pictures of then engine mounts with the engine sitting in the frame ?

What part number are you using for the Energy Suspension mounts (Short/wide or the Tall/Narrow) ?

Bullitt4110

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I am using the short and wide mounts on short and side stands with the what equals out to a 1/4" spacer on each side for tie rod clearance. I bought them new/used off ebay, the guy said he used them for mock up only and other than some scratches in the cermic coating they do look new. I am almost thinking they are LS1 F-body headers from the way they fit though, isnt this the problem with those headers in the Chevelle?

Bullitt4110

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ttt...

bczee

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I have heard that you needed to repoint the collectors on using 4th Gen F-Body headers in a Chevelle.. Maybe someone that has done this will ping in to verify.

Is there a part number on the header ?

Bullitt4110

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Not on the headers, but the paper that came with them had the part number listed above that's says these are the proper ones. I think stealth used these so I'll look up his tread later to see if he had any fitment issues.

Bullitt4110

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I guess I'm the only lucky one with this problem?

oange ss

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i used those on my 64. Apparently my engine sits lower than yours because my headers dont hit the floor but are within 1/4" in most places