TSP Headers Problems Hitting Steering Shaft ANYBODY??
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Does any one else have The 1 7/8 LTs from TSP and had the steering shaft rub or steering shaft wont go on? or is this just me, kinda hard to believe...I have tried 2 Different sets of solid mounts and same results......
Going to try stock mounts 2 marrow
This was my org right after intstall........
Well just got in from beating my head numb after installing the TSP LTs and i will say this they went into position AWSOME!!!
(I have spohn solid mounts may be diff 4 u)
Remove the starter and let it hang down, Remove Oil filter, Take steering shaft off rack.
Now getting the steering shaft back on the rack is where I ran into problems..
Couldn't get it on and beating on the primary of my brand new headers is def my last resort.
I even unbolted the motor mounts from the K member and jacked the engine up 1in and still no luck
Tried with the car in the air on jack stands.......Tried with the front tires resting on blocks to maybe change the geometry alittle bit and still nothing.
Is there anything im missing here?!?! Does anybody make a smaller dia steering shaft or one with a extra U joint in it?
Not trying to nock TSP at all just want help getting my steering shaft on w/o beating in the primary cause i dont work like that
Going to try stock mounts 2 marrow
This was my org right after intstall........
Well just got in from beating my head numb after installing the TSP LTs and i will say this they went into position AWSOME!!!
(I have spohn solid mounts may be diff 4 u)
Remove the starter and let it hang down, Remove Oil filter, Take steering shaft off rack.
Now getting the steering shaft back on the rack is where I ran into problems..
Couldn't get it on and beating on the primary of my brand new headers is def my last resort.
I even unbolted the motor mounts from the K member and jacked the engine up 1in and still no luck
Tried with the car in the air on jack stands.......Tried with the front tires resting on blocks to maybe change the geometry alittle bit and still nothing.
Is there anything im missing here?!?! Does anybody make a smaller dia steering shaft or one with a extra U joint in it?
Not trying to nock TSP at all just want help getting my steering shaft on w/o beating in the primary cause i dont work like that
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This is NOT a recurring problem. This is the first fitment issue on these headers that has been brought to our attention in fact. And, I'm not convinced yet that the mounts being used weren't the issue. The headers are built around a jig, and verified on a jig for consistent fitment before shipping. There is virtually no change in fitment from one set to another.
OP: Did you get stock mounts on the car yet? Any update?
OP: Did you get stock mounts on the car yet? Any update?
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I am thinking that most of these cars need new motor mounts to begin with, hence why the header may have some contact. I don't really see this as a major problem as it can easiely be fixed.
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Spohn swears their solid mounts raise the engine in the bay a fraction of an inch IIRC....but we have not had a car in the shop to test or confirm that on since I heard about this.
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I'm sure Matt can chime in and say for sure but from what I understand if the motor is not at stock height (ie old worn out mounts or new mounts that adjust how high the motor sits) then you can and probably will run into problems. Especially with the larger primaries. I have Spohn mounts as well and ended up going with a different brand of header. I originally was going to go with the TSP headers but really didn't plan on going with larger cubes and I have also had bad luck with coated mild steel headers so I went with a stainless header and 1 3/4 primaries.
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To add to Matt's response, I had Spohn mounts on my old T/A that had QTP 1 3/4 headers and I had absolutely no fitment issues. The primaries were nowhere close to the steering shaft. Maybe the OP had a bad set or something, I don't know. I'd be interested to see what the outcome was when he switched back to stock mounts or poly's.
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This is NOT a recurring problem. This is the first fitment issue on these headers that has been brought to our attention in fact. And, I'm not convinced yet that the mounts being used weren't the issue. The headers are built around a jig, and verified on a jig for consistent fitment before shipping. There is virtually no change in fitment from one set to another.
OP: Did you get stock mounts on the car yet? Any update?
OP: Did you get stock mounts on the car yet? Any update?
I DID NOT post this to bash TSP or there LTs i give u guys props for providing us with a affordable 1 7/8 LT just wish i could figure out whats up w my car so i can run them..thats all
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I really want to get the TSP's to fit with my Spohn mounts, if at all possible. Like stated, i am really glad Tsp stepped up with an affordable 1 7/8 header. With bigger cubes, alot of nitrous and high RPM, i really dont want to stick with the smaller header. If i cant get the TSP's to fit, i will try and find some other big headers that are used.
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I really want to get the TSP's to fit with my Spohn mounts, if at all possible. Like stated, i am really glad Tsp stepped up with an affordable 1 7/8 header. With bigger cubes, alot of nitrous and high RPM, i really dont want to stick with the smaller header. If i cant get the TSP's to fit, i will try and find some other big headers that are used.
But seriously does anybody know how much i could losen up the K member and posible move it side to side a little and think maybe it could have been moved? Im clue less why im the only one haven this problem
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Man I tell ya what Im the only one for some reason and after swapping out mounts gonig from SPOHN to STOCK the solids had it closer man i am sending mine back to them tomarrow to see if the headers off a little or its the money pit sitting in my garage thats laughing at me right now lol
But seriously does anybody know how much i could losen up the K member and posible move it side to side a little and think maybe it could have been moved? Im clue less why im the only one haven this problem
But seriously does anybody know how much i could losen up the K member and posible move it side to side a little and think maybe it could have been moved? Im clue less why im the only one haven this problem
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my friend has the texas speed 1 7/8th headers and the drivers side rests on the steering shaft. He didn't complain though because he just wanted to drive the car after a hole winter worth of work.
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My steering shaft also rubbed slightly. All we did was grind down enough of it to get good enough clearance. It was no biggie. Love my headers good quality for the price! Good job TSP and thanks!