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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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Well I got my Optispark in which decided to die right after I got done installing my headers. Now that the car runs amazingly, I've noticed the passenger side collector hits the floor. I tried to put some heater hose with some large hose clamps under there to try to fix the problem, but did not work. I really dont want to remove the header because, well that sucks. I tried a search and couldnt find much. What would you guys do?

Edit: Pacesetter long tubes, Pacesetter ORY, 94 A4 Z28
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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Check your motor mounts. If they are worn it can cause that.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Use a big hammer, its the universal tool all mechanic's use.

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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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come on now. we all know its a BFH (big fuc$ing hammer)
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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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Motor mounts would cause it to hit there? I find that strange I would think worn out mounts would cause it to sag and sit further away from the floor.
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Old May 10, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lt11994
Motor mounts would cause it to hit there? I find that strange I would think worn out mounts would cause it to sag and sit further away from the floor.
Driver side mount likes to crush a lot and it will cause it to drop an inch or more. When that happens the passenger side header will sometimes hit the in multiple spots as well as the driver side to hit the intermidiate shafter, K member, or floor board. It depends on how the mount decided to crush. If it crushes even then usually one or both hit the K member. If it did it more on the front side it causes the collector to hit the floor board on the passenger side. If it dose it on the back side more, then they usually both hit the K member depending on the brand of header. Brand plays a big roll in what hit anytime the mounts are bad but you should get the jist of it.
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