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[1971demon]

Which is why we are not the same

Which is why we are not the same

Uhhhh whole helluva lot more than hammer bashing that separates the two of us

 

[Unholy707]

Better. Not by much, but better

 

[1971demon]

Better. Not by much, but better

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Get the torches out

 

[Unholy707]

It’s fine. If it hits I’ll put poly mounts in it

 

[covidcommander]

Called HHP. Said they’re only ever to get 1/4” and some are real tight. When it is, they bash the ribs flat. Not possible for me with the engine and cradle in the car, and the engine can’t be shifted over.

Ribs on the chassis?

 

[covidcommander]

Would it have been easier to drop the cradle with the engine and put the headers on then put the cradle back in vs all you went through?

 

[Unholy707]

Yeah, problem is you need a lift for that

Would it have been easier to drop the cradle with the engine and put the headers on then put the cradle back in vs all you went through?

 

[1971demon]

Yeah, problem is you need a lift for that

So ...install a lift..

 

[Unholy707]

Great idea, why haven’t I thought of that

So ...install a lift..

 

[1971demon]

Great idea, why haven’t I thought of that

Again...were not the same...

 

[fumanchu182]

Better desensitize those knock sensors. 😂

 

[Unholy707]

I have enough room I think. How much room do you have in yours?

Better desensitize those knock sensors. 😂

 

[fumanchu182]

I have enough room I think. How much room do you have in yours?

Stock exhaust. Plenty of room.

 

[Unholy707]

Stock exhaust. Plenty of room.

No headers? Thought you had them, must have been thinking if the race car

 

[fumanchu182]

No headers? Thought you had them, must have been thinking if the race car

Correct have 1 7/8 headers on racecar. Plenty of room

 

[1971demon]

I have enough room I think. How much room do you have in yours?

Do what he says Holy guy....

 

[Unholy707]

Like I said, if they cause issues I’ll put poly motor mounts in and see if I can shift the cradle a bit

 

[1971demon]

Like I said, if they cause issues I’ll put poly motor mounts in and see if I can shift the cradle a bit

Sounds like you like workin on it...more than drivin it

 

[Unholy707]

1 & 3. Will have to check to see what the gap is when I’m finished.

 

[2ndgen]

Would it have been easier to drop the cradle with the engine and put the headers on then put the cradle back in vs all you went through?

FYI the online Chilton manual says in order to replace the exhaust headers to pull the heads off. Would cost you a head gasket and an intake gasket, but time-wise might actually be quicker. Probably much less frustrating for sure--might also make dealing with clearance issues easier. The downside is how many more mating surfaces you'd have to clean... which is arguably the suckiest part.