kooks and steering shaft once again...

[DSG2003Mach1]

another victim of Kooks headers I guess...

anyone have any tips on how they did it, like where to pry or what they used to clearance brand new expensive *** headers?

Trying to feed it up from the front but its just a tight damned fit. Its hard to find a way to use a pry bar near where the steering shaft runs through. From what Ive read it looks like the flaming river is only .25" narrower which seems like it still isnt enough...big gamble for over $300

Ive also seen where people cut the crimps on the extendable section to take it all apart and re-assemble this way but its doesnt sound like the safest thing in the world.

any input is appreciated

[machgsxr]

Ive done it where i took the shaft off from under the dash then slid it back in after I put the headers in place. Not sure if i pulled it out completly or just enough to put the headers in.

I don't remember having nearly as much trouble with the headers as you did. On your other thread, my headers are all 1 piece not the same as each tube coming off seperately like you mentioned yours do.

[DSG2003Mach1]

Mine are the new style where only the first primary is removable

[DSG2003Mach1]

no tips or hints on how you guys are managing to clearance these headers once installed in the car? Not really room to swing a hammer and such

[Nekasrof]

We put the steering shaft between the headers before we put the motor and all in the car. It was easier. We VERY CAREFULLY used 2 pry bars and slid the steering shaft between the header tubes. Done. No damage.

Obviously, the motor was in the k-member and THAT assembly was on the ground. We just lowered the car onto the k-member and someone has to guide the shaft into the firewall.

[Linumup]

Try it with the 1.78" header ! Metal is stupid , it does what you tell it to do .
HINT Mark it , heat torch until its glowing red , and softly tap with a ball peen hammer

[DSG2003Mach1]

Originally Posted by Nekasrof

We put the steering shaft between the headers before we put the motor and all in the car. It was easier. We VERY CAREFULLY used 2 pry bars and slid the steering shaft between the header tubes. Done. No damage.

Obviously, the motor was in the k-member and THAT assembly was on the ground. We just lowered the car onto the k-member and someone has to guide the shaft into the firewall.

I didnt realize the shaft went in this way, I knew the gaskets and stuff these headers come with were junk so I grabbed the O2 extenders outta the box and threw it in the garbage, otherwise I would have done what you did.

Linumup - that was about all I could think of but thought there might be some way I didnt know about