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05-29-2006 #1
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header vs idler arm
The epic battle of steel vs steel
Am i best off to dimple my header to clear my idler arm, or is there a idler arm relocation i can do? looking for the simplest option
now its time to try and fit the driver side bwahah!
73' pontiac ventura.
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05-29-2006 #2
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I would say dimple the header as relocating the idler arm will change steering geometry.
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05-29-2006 #3
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ok, now question #2!!
do i torch the header to heat it up so its easier to dimple? its already ceramic coated, i dont really want to wreck the header
ps. the driver side fit no problem. .go figure.. i just had to take the steering box out as i dont have my engine hoist to lift up the engine right now. .
nice fitting header other than bumping the stupid idler arm though
( dougs D368 )73' pontiac ventura.
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06-07-2006 #4
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how bad is it hiting the header ?
06-07-2006 #5
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i dented the ehader a bunch and it's still hitting!!
does rack adn pinion still use the same mounting location? would it give me more clearance?!73' pontiac ventura.
383 powered, stock chassis
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06-07-2006 #6
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You wiould run into fitment issues in OTHER areas then. It is part of the eternal joy of trying to get parts from different manufacturers to match up.
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06-07-2006 #7
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yeah, its just a SBC.. so that isnt hte problem.. i have tons of room on my steering side.. its almost like my motor maybe shifted over a bit hah.. who knows.. ive seen it change slightly from build to build with the same block.
ive dented my header about as much as i feel comfortable doing :/
oh.. and its a dougs header D368 for camaro and nova73' pontiac ventura.
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