how much clearence do i need between header and torsion bar

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 29, 04 7:28 pm

dont know how much the block is going to shake about and at the mo the header is touching the bar.

should i have gone for another make of header on my 69 charger with 440 fitted?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Nov 29, 04 7:45 pm

What make are they?

Only TTI headers fit without a lot of work with the hammer. The ones I have anything to do with normally clear the torsion bars OK but touch the starter and the power steering box (on e-bodies anyway). You will make more power with the headers but they are a pain in the butt. I am getting a set of TTIs from Jim Wilson. They fit like a glove and are best quality. They also cost an arm and a leg.
But I have decided I can drive with just one arm and one leg so that is OK.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Nov 29, 04 7:57 pm

My Hooker Competitions fitted great on the drivers side but thers's fag paper between the collector on the passenger side and the transmission case

Couldn't wait to save up for the TTI's I want to get rolling asap...then I'll give Uncle Jim a call

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 29, 04 9:03 pm

Not sure what headers I have, but theyre ruddy close to every thing! Only place they contact though, is the crossmember under forward floor pans & that is under certain conditions. A jimmy bar would probably sort that though.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 29, 04 9:06 pm

there Hedman headers.
just dont want to stress them any more than i have wiv me ammer.
i could borrow oxy but so tight on starter (packet of fag papers).
oh stop it with the fags will yer, i gave up two nicotine patches ago (probably why iv'e been posting so much).
so shall i just let it clang on the bar then?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Nov 29, 04 10:32 pm

Don't let then hit the bar. You need to make them clear. Get the hammer out. Or a lever of some sort. Wedge something in behind where you want the dent so the tube does not just flex when you hit it.

How much room do you need?

The answer is just enough.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Nov 30, 04 6:34 pm

A mini hi torque starter motor would be good, loads of clearence then, easier to do when headers are out aswell. You will only fry the old unit eventually!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Nov 30, 04 9:51 pm

mini starter is on and it is better but still fouled til i reshaped the header with my universal adjuster