cut/grind K member with header on the car?
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cut/grind K member with header on the car? how can i do this? the drivers header rubs and i dont have time to pull the header off..(nor re weld Y pipe)..
can a torch do it? sawzall?>
can a torch do it? sawzall?>
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Originally Posted by SSactionLs1
how can i do this? the drivers header rubs and i dont have time to pull the header off..(nor re weld Y pipe)..
can a torch do it? sawzall?>
can a torch do it? sawzall?>
I think that a sawzall could do it. I know that I should have done it with my Hooker's for maximum clearance. I decided not to when my Y-pipe pulled the headers toward each other and away from the K-member on either side. I have read where some people have done it, but I am not sure if they had their headers on or off.
Originally Posted by blk~2000~Z28
I think that a sawzall could do it. I know that I should have done it with my Hooker's for maximum clearance. I decided not to when my Y-pipe pulled the headers toward each other and away from the K-member on either side. I have read where some people have done it, but I am not sure if they had their headers on or off.
I know your pressed for time. I ended up almost Grinding a hole in that header tube that was hitting
I took the header back off and grinded it down. Keep in mind you have to go all the way(Flush with K memeber) All im worryed about is when i did grind it like that it Separated to Two pieces of metal that were Crimped togther and welded, I hope that spot being separated like that isn't going to crack or something 
Can someone steep in and give me some Reinsurance
Thanks Steve-0
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