Hotchkis #1107 Header Clearance Problem

[Wild Tejas]

Mark,

Well good news. I double checked the measurements you gave me over the phone and everything looked correct. I flipped the upper cross shaft 180 degrees and the control arm slipped right into place. It is very close to the header but it fits. I don’t see a way a shim could be added for alignment purposes but I am back on the road. I attached a picture for you to see the clearance. For everyone reading I have the notched side of the cross shaft bolted to the frame. And for sanity sake the measurement from the front mounting hole to the bushing is 1 1/4 and the rear distant closest to the firewall is 1 3/4. Thanks again for taking the time to walk through this install with me. You were very helpful and went the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of.

-Nick

[Rick D]

That still looks really close, we had the same issue on big block before. Tried a couple of different headers some where better then others. In the end I took out the header and cut and rewelded the tube gave a little more curve to the motor and back a little if I remember correctly and then had them recoated. Yes this was a pain and cost the customer a few bucks but that's why we call it hot rodding. You may need to still move that harder tube once you go for your alignment?

[Hotchkis]

Originally Posted by Wild Tejas

Mark,

Well good news. I double checked the measurements you gave me over the phone and everything looked correct. I flipped the upper cross shaft 180 degrees and the control arm slipped right into place. It is very close to the header but it fits. I don’t see a way a shim could be added for alignment purposes but I am back on the road. I attached a picture for you to see the clearance. For everyone reading I have the notched side of the cross shaft bolted to the frame. And for sanity sake the measurement from the front mounting hole to the bushing is 1 1/4 and the rear distant closest to the firewall is 1 3/4. Thanks again for taking the time to walk through this install with me. You were very helpful and went the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of.

-Nick

Nick,

Glad we have gotten you at least back on the road. As Rick D stated some headers offer better clearance than others, and on the BB it's real tight. It's been a while since we did a BB car in house, so we haven't had to deal with header clearances, which isn't normally a issue on SB or LS based cars. I'll continue to research options and we'll see if between us, and the great members on Lat G we can find a header that might offer a advantage.
Thanks
Mark R
Hotchkis Sport Suspension