HELP!!!!!1999 trans am header install (time= taken a month and counting!!)
05-06-2010, 04:03 PM
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HELP!!!!!1999 trans am header install (time= taken a month and counting!!) We have tried 2 sets of headers...first set were dynatech's and now pacesetters... haven't been able to figure out the problem/// the headers are hitting the steering shaft...BAD... the only solution that we can come up with is to change the rack and pinion to a 2000-02 because the angle of the steering shaft and rack and pinion are different... can this be done????
05-06-2010, 05:06 PM
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the angle of the steering shaft on a 98-99 is different than a 2000-02 because the rack and pinion angle is different and i want to know if i can just put a 2000 or newer rack and pinion in it and it work alright
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I would figure the rack would bolt up in place.
I am not sure on the lines working.
Just asking here.
But did they send you the right model header. Both companies have specific part numbers for the 98-99.
Just curious. I'd hate to go through the trouble to chage a rack because someone sent me the wrong part.
I am not sure on the lines working.
Just asking here.
But did they send you the right model header. Both companies have specific part numbers for the 98-99.
Just curious. I'd hate to go through the trouble to chage a rack because someone sent me the wrong part.
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05-06-2010, 06:57 PM
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they have specific p/n for 98-99 bc they came with the EGR, but I believe they got rid of them in 00-02.
Sorry not able to help with the original question...my kooks went it with no issues on my 99, I deleted the AIR and EGR while installing them also.
Sorry not able to help with the original question...my kooks went it with no issues on my 99, I deleted the AIR and EGR while installing them also.
05-06-2010, 07:06 PM
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Read here in the exhaust sub section: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...e-posting.html
Most of the header info is here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...rnal-engine-6/
Most of the header info is here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...rnal-engine-6/
05-06-2010, 07:41 PM
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has the car ever been involved in a front end collision?... Possibly could be frame damage causing your k member to angle the steering shaft slightly? Just a guess.
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so i went to a salvage and got a rack and pinion and steering shaft from an 02 camaro and it works perfect... i now have and inch to inch and a half or so of clearance for the header...thanks for the help guys