4l80e and "the ear"...
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4l80e and "the ear"...
So I finally got headers that will bolt up, but now on drivers side, about 1/2" from end of header (shorties) is the ear on my 80e. I think I can get the collector on if I cut the ear off.
Is this a good idea? If I am careful will it hurt anything?
I'd post pics but my batteries died, so won't have any til tomorrow.
thx for any insight.
John
Is this a good idea? If I am careful will it hurt anything?
I'd post pics but my batteries died, so won't have any til tomorrow.
thx for any insight.
John
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ok,
after doing some searching again...maybe I jumped the gun a little.
I said "ear" and I thought that is what I meant?
I wish I had a pic, but where the bellhousing meets and that protrusion that sticks out where the two surfaces meet. I think there is a dowel and I know there is an empty bolt hole. Is this safe to grind off? I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. I already started grinding, does not look like it will hurt as long as I don't go too far.
thx
after doing some searching again...maybe I jumped the gun a little.
I said "ear" and I thought that is what I meant?
I wish I had a pic, but where the bellhousing meets and that protrusion that sticks out where the two surfaces meet. I think there is a dowel and I know there is an empty bolt hole. Is this safe to grind off? I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. I already started grinding, does not look like it will hurt as long as I don't go too far.
thx
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If you'll "draw" a line down the side of the block and cut it there you'll be just fine.
As a side note... be sure to chamfer the corners where you cut. Otherwise you might just draw back 1/2 a knuckle next time you're under there doing the next job! Been there, done that and I'm still sportin' the scars!
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As a side note... be sure to chamfer the corners where you cut. Otherwise you might just draw back 1/2 a knuckle next time you're under there doing the next job! Been there, done that and I'm still sportin' the scars!
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