header/steering shaft clearance issue...

[sweetbmxrider]

95 lt1 camaro. pacesetter midtubes with a y. bank tubes 3 and 5 hit the steering shaft so bad, i can't get it back on. do i have a shi....defective header? its not like minimal either. i am nowhere near the rack or column. i can get on one side and thats it. its almost 1/2" from the rack if i connect the column first. i buzzed a little metal off the shaft and it still hits bad. i tried pulling the collector away from it with no results. i was considering notching the tubes but i really don't want to restrict the flow so close to the head. any ideas out there? are there custom steering shafts available? oh and bank tube 5 hits the lower mount for the u-joint while bank tube 3 hits the sleeve that connects to the lower portion of the shaft. i think i'm SOL!

[ins0mnia24]

If you bought the headers new then I would call Pacesetter tomorrow and get them to exchange the one defective header and send you a new one..

If not you are going to need to take a Hammer to the primary pipes

[sweetbmxrider]

yeah i bought them new. i'll try callin pacesetter but i'm guessin i'll have to "clearance" them. *****'s weak.

[sweetbmxrider]

link (http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-bodyChassis.htm) what about a BMR bolt-in rack? it says the steering is relocated 1 inch farther from the manifolds. and they make a kit that converts a power rack so i don't have to buy their k-member or replace mine. its my daily driver though, and i have 17" wheels up front. would this arise safety/drivability issues? i have driven manual steering through parking lots at low speeds and it does suck but its doable.

[String]

you can go on the pacesetter website and send them an email as well.......

[Tru2Chevy]

you can go on the pacesetter website and send them an email as well.......

True, but you'll prolly get better results with a phone call.

- Justin

[String]

indeed. i just figured since your sitting at the computer now....and they got back to an email i sent them within an hour, and it was about 9 30pm

[sweetbmxrider]

shouldn't you be working? i was readin around online and it looks like i'm gunna get pissed off and hit it with a hammer till it works. hopefully its not raining tomorrow. wanna help steer my car back in? haha oh and EFFFFFFFFF the dmv. went to get my license today, camera system was down statewide!!!!! wtf i wanna drive!!!

[String]

I worked 11-9.....Sledgehammer!...and sure ill help you "steer" your car in tomorrow. however im in at 12. just bring in your camera and tell them to use that.

[sweetbmxrider]

hahaha yeah i probably won't do it till later like 4 or something. lets do 4 the DUTYYYY oF cAlLLlLl!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhh. maybe i'll stick one of these over there. no one will know the difference!
http://www.geekologie.com/2007/11/26/lifesize-lego.jpg

[JSPERFORMANCE]

Check your motor mounts if they are worn out and sagging the engine will sit lower in the frame and cause clearance issues.

[sweetbmxrider]

yeah i thought they looked ok but i will double check in a few.

[String]

woo..saggy motor mounts! Its great how you can see the difference when you put the old one alongside the new mount. now if only you didn't stay out till 830am we could be doing all that stuff! :twak:

[sweetbmxrider]

if i didn't drink so much, i would have a pristine automobile. nah but seriously, some kid was drinkin JD and punched me in the throat. i walked away though cuz i didn't want the cops all over our *****. and motor mount FtW!!!

[String]

if i didn't drink so much, i would have a pristine automobile. nah but seriously, some kid was drinkin JD and punched me in the throat. i walked away though cuz i didn't want the cops all over our *****. and motor mount FtW!!!

you walked away cause you got nothing!!!!! haha......just kidding:rofl::moon:

[sweetbmxrider]

dude it was nuts. reallll fun though, but nuts. a famous man once said, "Can't touch this!!!" hahaha