Is this becoming a common thing having the QTPs hitting the steering shaft? Cuz it sure seems like it is lately.

 

They changed the way they were manufactured which is when they dropped the price. TTP helped me out but for the complete price I could have gotten the Kooks. Oh well live and learn.

 

My QTP headers when in like a glove so its not a common problem. I blame the so called specialist shop that installed them. If they where that off they should not have let you left in the first place. They just did not sell you the headers they so it cost you more. And if it was 1/2" off you would not be able to install the headers let alone turn the steering wheel. And if the header actually had a problem, why didnt you contact QTP. Just the way i see it.

 

QTP's arent the only ones that hit the Steering arm. My headers have been laying against. Now I seen NoMoreLS1's post about loosening the steering column I have to give it a try. I can deal with the floorboard banging but not the fact the tube is laying on the header.

 

I have NEVER heard nor read of something like this (or ANY clearance issues for that matter) ever happening with the awesome QTP long tubes.

My QTPs not only slid right in during install but fit like a glove with full clearance of all accessories/frame areas and easy spark plug access as well.

 

When did you get them? It seems that the recent batch that went out are the ones with the issues.

 

Another tip...
To stop the floor board banging, use a pry bar to pull down on the header. Place the pry bar between the collector and the frame rail and pull down to get the added clearance that you need. I would suggest placing a rubber hose over the pry bar so that you don't scratch the header, especially a ceramic coated header (a small towel will work too). Make sure to check the header bolts after you pry down on the header. If you still get the banging, you can also replace the trans mount with a poly mount as there is a lot of play with the stock rubber trans mount and under hard acceleration, the y-pipe will bang. Keep in mind that the poly mount is a tad taller, so you might have to pull down on the header again.

My tips are tried and true and will work.

 

I called qtp they say the header bolt holes are oversized so we can just loosen them and lift the headers and retighten and then it will be money...my shop should be trying that today....but i dont think you will get that much movement up or back and forward out of them to completely clear all the time
but i dont know so we will see

 

Maybe you can get a couple shop guys to help pull on it!

 

They tried that, too bad I didn't get the picture. Here's how the clearance looks now.



A whole lot better than before.

 

Check out the sponsors feedback section and you'll find ALOT of unhappy QTP coustomers complaining of poor fitment on their latest batch of OTP headers...seems like with a price reduction also comes a quality reduction

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls1tech-sponsor-feedback/500919-trouble-qtp-longtubes.html

 

 

what did you end up doing for the better clearance, mine are rubbing pretty good...

 

I dont doubt your technique works for most applications....however, not on mine. Trust me. Once the header was in the drivers side, I had to "massage" the stock Member (now running a modified tubular so no issue there), the floor pan and under seat bracing of the floorpan just to get the header enough room to bolt up. When I say it was resting on the floor, I mean it was literally pressed up against the floor. Just the same as the primary tube is laying, with force on the steering arm. I didnt know the ***** could be slide side to side, so I ended up pulling the arm, grinding it down some at the joint, which relieved a lot of pressure, but its still some there. I tried the pry bar, and unless I am missing something...no go. I thought about torching the tubes and then prying. I have a new set of Vic Jr's Race Headers sitting at the house, once I get the Y I plan on installing them. I still want to adjust the steering arm though, just to see how much clearance I can get out of it. I need to get some recent pics. Passenger side of the Kooks is good. Y Pipe also forced the I Pipe into the trans tunnel, resulting in a burnt paint mark on the trans tunnel under the carpet. Oh well.

 

The BFH mod!!

 

Of course, just as I'm ready to order my QTPs, threads like this one show up. I had my heart set on the QTPs and now I'm not so sure. Hopefully somone from QTP will get back to us and explain whats going on with the fitment issues because I am about 2 seconds away from ordering coated Pacesetters from TSP.

 

Or... just install a set of Dynatechs. You won't have these problems like you do now.

 

Thanks for this. Was having the same problem, but not as bad. This was just enough to give me the clearance I needed Now my shoulders can get some rest!

 

See... I told ya so. Glad that this solution worked for ya.

 

I guess there is still hope after all!