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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 2683) on :
 
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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Posted by Platinum Pony (Member # 970) on :
 
try a hammer...
 

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Posted by 64valves (Member # 7295) on :
 
get new motor mounts.
 

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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 2683) on :
 

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Originally posted by 64valves:
get new motor mounts.

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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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Posted by white50steve (Member # 5887) on :
 
i had the same prob get new motor mounts
 

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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 2683) on :
 
Is it true that poly mounts raise the motor a bit?

I also heard that vert mounts lower the motor or something

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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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
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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Posted by 64valves (Member # 7295) on :
 
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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Posted by FordPoor (Member # 6925) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 2683) on :
 

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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

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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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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
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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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 2683) on :
 

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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.

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