header assistance

[gmwrench77]

looking for suggestions for correcting headers contacting frame crossmember when lowering onto mounts on topside of frame. Previous set of kenne-bell headers did not hit.70 gs 455

[bob k. mando]

where did you get these headers?

have you tried notching and boxing the cross member?

you could also build custom mounts and raise the motor / move it back.


there are three mounting holes in each side of the block, i assume you are already using the forward pair of holes on each side? if you're using the rear holes in the block, moving the motor assembly back ( using the front holes ) would improve handling and weight balance of the car but you'll probably have to take a hammer to the firewall in order to get clearance around the transmission.

[gmwrench77]

headers are dougs. I am currently waiting for new motor mounts to see if they are the issue.