Steering column clearance with QTP longtubes
05-01-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TTPMatt
...there's reasons why I spent $110 on a prybar 57" long 
Tehblur <3 Prybars.
I got a badass set for christmas a few years back. Jammed it under a conrete nail fastener thing that was sticking up in my driveway, yanked it few times, and that bitch went into orbit. About 15 seconds later I heard it touch down on top of my house.
05-01-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Roarin_8
I'm in the Bx. I have to take it back to TTP to finish the tune and I'll make them aware of the clearance issue with the header. I knew that my steering felt strange for some reason and that's when I noticed the clearance problem. The car sounds badass Pete, you gotta hear it one day.
05-02-2006, 07:14 AM
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yeah these qtp headers dont fit like money. mine hit the steering shaft and rest on the pass side k member...so i gotta buy a tubular k member i quess...
is anyone else having this much problems with the new qtp stainless long tubes
is anyone else having this much problems with the new qtp stainless long tubes
05-02-2006, 04:15 PM
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Guys... just loosen the steering column from underneath the dash. There are 3 or 4 bolts that hold it to the firewall and there is no need to completely remove the bolts. Then have someone use a pry bar to push the steering shaft away from the header. While that person is holding the steering shaft away from the header, go back underneath the dash and re-tighten the steering column bolts. Takes less then 5 minutes. This way you are actually moving the steering shaft away from the header.
05-02-2006, 04:18 PM
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NoMoreLS1: Not that simple actually. The set we just had to modify was actually pushing the steering shaft about 1/2" over. there was no way to reposition the steering shaft. Why would someone sell a set of headers that would hinder steering is beyond me. We took the header out and had to massage the primary unfortunately. Also had to notch the passenger side. Poor customer had to dump more labor into it than needed.
05-02-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TTPMatt
NoMoreLS1: Not that simple actually. The set we just had to modify was actually pushing the steering shaft about 1/2" over. there was no way to reposition the steering shaft. Why would someone sell a set of headers that would hinder steering is beyond me. We took the header out and had to massage the primary unfortunately. Also had to notch the passenger side. Poor customer had to dump more labor into it than needed.