Guest 280ZXT83 Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I have a 350 (w/brodix alum. angle plug heads) in my 83 ZXT. BIG problems getting any exhaust headers to a) clear the plugs and clear the steering shaft. I found a couple of instances where some of you put in "U joints" in the steering shafts? Can somebody give me some details on how to do that? Or pictures (using the "picture is worth a thousand words principle"). On the headers, the ones I have would probably work if I could get them bent out about 1/2 of an inch? Anybody ever done that, or will that cause other problems. w/ MUCH appreciation. Jeff P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 You can probably make a quick job of it by marking the offending pipe and taking a ball peen hammer to it along the line the shaft goes. This will serve to qualify you as a bonified shadetree mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I have heard a solution to this is to machine tapered wedges that angle the headers into the proper position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Ah ha! Und zo! you vant to uze ze spacer! .....Well, this more sophisticated than I supposed you were ready for. You will need the services of a milling machine but that is the way to do it alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Those angled wedges dont work for us guys with the BIG gear boxes though....or does it? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfreak Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Go with a custom made set of headers, or sell your angle plug heads and put set on with straight plugs. Then you can use block hugger headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_dj Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Angle plug block huggers, took 30 seconds of quick tapping on the driver's side to keep from touching the stock steering column and all went in perfectly. I've never been a happier customer: this company gets A+++++ from me! http://www.thermaltechcoatings.com/ http://www.thermaltechcoatings.com/images/sbchevyangc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 The previous two posts give solutions for Z headers, but the clearance issue is different on the ZX, which the orginator of this post has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 280zxt: I have an 83ZX/350/SBC with "D" Port angle plug heads with Hedman Tight Tubes. The two rear tubes had to be removed from the flange and rerouted around my Power Rack& Pinion shaft. Works great! I sent it back to Heddman and they re-ceramic coated it for $50. as I remember. Good luck. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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