chevguy86

Im in the middle of installing my slp lts and im on the passenger side. ive jacked the car up very high and took the starter out when i go to slide it in i get 2 of the primaries in and the flange on the last primary hits in the trans tunel . any help greatly appreciated!

ChocoTaco369

Are these the new redesigned longtube headers or the older tuned-length headers?

chevguy86

The old lts i think

04gtoBMXracer

iTrader: (26)

Took the starter off? It shouldn't be giving you that much trouble. Try lifting the car a little higher man and try a different angle. The passenger side was a lot easier than the drivers side for me.

HMERacing

Did you unbolt the trans mount and move it to the side like you HAVE to. Otherwise it wont go in.

chevguy86

Ive unbolted the starter it is hitting the trans tunnel on the end of the last flange when i unbolt the trans mount how will it give me more room cause the motor mount is still holding it

chevguy86

Anyone else? I need help asap!

Arc00TA

iTrader: (17)

Can you possibly take a picture of where its hitting? I know my problem when I put my headers in was the car wasn't high enough. I ended up having to buy a 24" jack and using tall jack stands, car looked like it was doing a wheelie.

chevguy86

I dont have access to a camera it is the spot right where the bellhousing is I have the car up high enough to turn the headers straight up but it seems whenever i think it is gonna go in it hits that spot and wont go any farther!

Spd-Kilz

iTrader: (35)

I went through this pain in the summer.

I ended up having to undo the bolts from the motor mounts, and jack up the engine until it wouldn't go any higher.

I also had to take a chunk out of my K-member.

Best of luck man!

chevguy86

It is hitting on the floorboard when the last primary goes into place. Im thinking of loosening both motor mounts and see if I can twist the motor would that work?

Spd-Kilz

iTrader: (35)

IIRC I only undid the passenger side. How high have you jacked up the motor? Mine was almost touching (if not actually touching) the cowl.

chevguy86

I havent loosened the motor mounts yet i have quit for the day the header catches on the end of the k member across from where the starter is and the trans tunnel right above it I would really not like to cut my k member it seems that it just doesnt want to go in!

Spd-Kilz

iTrader: (35)

Tomorrow, try to loosen the motor mount first. Back the bolts out almost all of the way.

If that doesn't work, then start to grind away at your K-member.

Also, just an idea before you get the in, remember that you will not be able to lower your car.

Bad Blue WS6

iTrader: (41)

this was the only issue i ran into when installing my SLP's,,,i used the ol BFH mod on the spot where the hearder would hit,,,didnt take much to change the shape of that area to let the header squeek by...i mean like 3 or 4 hits did it. I did mine this way without messing with the starter. As mentioned, you do have to unbolt the trans mount, stick a 2x4 or whatever up there, and give a lil shove over towards the drivers side. I would do the grinding on the K member LAST, (you probably wont have to do it) I did not do anything with the motor mounts on mine...Hope everything goes well!

HMERacing

If you read the install directions from SLP you wouldnt even be wasting time by asking this. You would also have this project finished if you would have taken my advice instead of looking for an easy way out. dont waste time asking if you arent going to listen anyway. I have the SLP Tuned length original design headers. you have to move the transmission side to side to get them in. it is easy and you wont have to grind on ****. But if that is an option you decide to not take, Just use a ******* grinder and cut the **** out of everything until they fit.


Also hope you rerouted the pass side wires like you have to so it doesnt burn through the harness. oh well, **** it!

Mike in LA

You don't need to grind, just loosen up some bolts, get a ratchet strap, your favorite hammer, and go to town with it. As Mike said above "CHECK ALL THE WIRES" or you will only be able to drive 1.2 miles before the positive wire to the starter welds itself to the header. Yes I know from experience, I should've double checked the wires, I had to rerun the start wire.

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

for what SLP charges for there products you think it would be a perfect fit

badazzt/a

iTrader: (1)

yea exactly i had the tuned length headers on my car, u figured u wouldn't have to put a lift on the car just to get around to.