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925GT50
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I have started to install these mac headers that ive had for a minute. They are 1 5/8 unequal length headers. part #E508692
The driver side header rubs slightly on the steering shaft.
Once its tightened to the h pipe will it pull it away?
this is on a 88 gt btw. any help is appreciated.
[ December 21, 2006, 01:41 AM: Message edited by: EASTBAY5_0 ]
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1988 GT (sold)
1995 SN95 Cobra (totaled/parted)
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OneBadHatch
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try a hammer... ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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BOTIH8R
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get new motor mounts.
Posts: 1143 | From: sacramento | Registered: Dec 2006
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925GT50
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Originally posted by 64valves:
get new motor mounts.
I did notice the driver side mount was cracked and worn.
Does poly mounts raise the motor a little bit?
If not ill get some new oem pieces.
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1988 GT (sold)
1995 SN95 Cobra (totaled/parted)
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am LT1 (daily driver)
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white50steve
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i had the same prob get new motor mounts
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925GT50
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Is it true that poly mounts raise the motor a bit?
I also heard that vert mounts lower the motor or something ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
I just want to get that extra clearence i need.
I heard solid mounts wear out and seem to crack easier.
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1990 GT hatch (owned since 05')
1988 GT (sold)
1995 SN95 Cobra (totaled/parted)
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am LT1 (daily driver)
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88DroptopGT
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You can either:
Beat the header that is hitting the steering shaft
Buy a flaming river or MM shaft that eliminates the rag joint
I don't know if any motor mount raises or lowers the engine though.
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BOTIH8R
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solid and drop top mounts raise motor.be carefull with hood clearance.you would be ok with poly's or new oem's
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FordPoor
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Not sure about Mustangs, but on some cars I've had luck with loosening the steering column bolts at the firewall and moving it over a bit.
Posts: 13 | From: Oakdale | Registered: Jul 2006
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925GT50
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quote:
Originally posted by 64valves:
solid and drop top mounts raise motor.be carefull with hood clearance.you would be ok with poly's or new oem's
I believe "convertible" style mounts actually lower the engine.
Clearence wont be a problem since i have a 2" cowl on the car already.
Polys i heard raise it but am not sure on that part.
Any other insight on these rumors?
[ December 21, 2006, 02:57 PM: Message edited by: EASTBAY5_0 ]
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1990 GT hatch (owned since 05')
1988 GT (sold)
1995 SN95 Cobra (totaled/parted)
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am LT1 (daily driver)
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silverLX
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poly mounts will raise the motor at least a 1/2" maybe a little more. The vert mounts are what I use on my cars.
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925GT50
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Originally posted by silverLX:
poly mounts will raise the motor at least a 1/2" maybe a little more. The vert mounts are what I use on my cars.
ok sounds good. i am going to order a set of energy-suspension mounts.
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1988 GT (sold)
1995 SN95 Cobra (totaled/parted)
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am LT1 (daily driver)
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