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Old May 7, 2023 | 03:19 PM
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I'm reverting from Long tube headers to blackheart shorties because Cali...... And I'm having an issue with the steering shaft to header clearance any suggestions? Can the shaft telescope to make room? The pacesetter headers i previously had on there had no fitment issues.


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Old May 7, 2023 | 03:23 PM
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Dent the header. It won't cause a loss of hp.
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Old May 7, 2023 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluehawk27
I'm reverting from Long tube headers to blackheart shorties because Cali...... And I'm having an issue with the steering shaft to hear clearance any suggestions? Can the shaft telescope to make room? The pacesetter headers i previously had on there had no fitment issues.
my old truck was the same way, I took a torch to them and got them nice and hot and then knocked a dent it them with a hammer

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Usual solution is, oval out the holes in the firewall where the column bolts in, to let it move away from the header.

¼" of movement in the base of the column turns into at least ½" of clearance.
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Old May 8, 2023 | 02:57 PM
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I was interested in these because I want to keep my stock cats but don't know if it's worth it. Report back on your thoughts and how they perform.
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Old May 8, 2023 | 03:10 PM
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You can loosen the column bolts where the steering wheel mounts, and slid the steering wheel a bit. May be enough to clear it.
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Old May 8, 2023 | 07:00 PM
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Is the car sitting on the ground with suspension loaded?
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