cheechq Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Has anyone removed the starter after the installation of these headers? If yes what starter do you have. I have a Duralast starter part number DL9717S. I put the starter on before installation of headers. It is tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomp3 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) I used a generic LS2 starter off of ebay like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LS1-LS2-LS3-LS6-LQ4-LQ9-Starter-Camaro-Corvette-/300857740287 Clearance is tight, I used a cut-off wheel to trim the positive terminal down on two different installations. Obviously, an LS1 (f-body type) style starter will not fit, the housing body is about 3/4+ inch longer than the LS2 style. To remove/replace the starter, you need to unbolt the header and drop it down some so you can angle it out of the way. If you have the starter bolted up before you installed the header, you will have to remove it to install the header. They go up together. As-in: First, you slide the header up at an angle, then, squeeze the starter in there between the header and the engine, bolt the starter up, then, raise the header the rest of the way to where it belongs and bolt the header up. Edited December 11, 2013 by atomp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I can pull my header without touching the starter, LS2 starter for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Any of you guys who have yours up and running now, who have done some track time (preferably a track day on a road course) want to comment on any issues you may have had with the chassis? Cutting out the TC box section... Did you do anything to add material back to stiffen it up? Would appreciate feedback on that and any heat related issues on the floorboards... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Mike, I've run many track days with the new headers. Only ssue I had was brake fade due to heat from the left header. I made a basic heat shield to keep the master cylinder & brake lines from the heat. Once installed, no issues. Keep in mind the T/C mod isn't really cutting but more trimming. Test them to determine how much you'll need to remove, mine was minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Pics of mine installed... I installed with my motor, but this is only the second test fit... Steering rod was NOT removed, but I did have to trim the passenger side TC rod and surounding bucket for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Don't scrape up my headers-put some masking tape on them for test fitting, you wild brute! Do you need the big rubber bushing on the TC rod since you are running the adjustable TC rod? Seems to me that you could remove the big rubber bushing and gain lots of header clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Pete Agapoglu has a solution for TC issues... Hope to get it resolved soon... sorry about the scrapes on the ceramic... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Finally installed my LT headers. Driver side no issues, pasn side looks like it is hitting the starter so i will need to source a LS2 starter this week once that is done, I will have to take a closer look at the angle the outlet is pointing in for the pasn side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Having issues with mine on the driver's side hitting the steering linkage. These headers fit tight enough and cause so much additional work, like having to re-route brake lines and other lines, that I'm not sure they will be worth it in the long run... The steering linkage issue is really frustrating. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjake Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I Would assume they were built around the JCI kit rather than the dirty dingo universal mount you used. safe to say they fit ok with the jci stuff but not quite as good as the Hawks headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I had to dimple mine (primaries) around the steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinosaross Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hey all, PLEASE, I know I'm late to the party, but is there ANY way I can get a set of these? If someone could point me in the direction of a set or who to speak to about a set, that would be amazing. I'll check back to this thread, but if a PM would be great! Cheers, Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Blake Hughes-owner 417 Motorsports326 North Kansas ExpresswaySpringfield, MO 65803417-865-1314 shop417-880-2329 cell417motorsports@gmail.com Edited May 29, 2014 by Zfan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sorry [as thread 'starter' and LT group buy organizer] I wasn't able to chime in sooner but as Zfan1 kindly posted Blake's contact info. You can also reach him on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I just tried to install my headers and I'm having problems with the driver's side. It is angled towards the transmission too much and I can't fit the transmission to the bell housing. Also the O2 sensor on the driver's side will hit the transmission as well, it should have been placed closer to 12:00. Has anyone had an issue like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 The only issue with mine was the right side, we had to modify it slightly pointing it more toward the transmission. Left side fit fine and no issues with the O2 sensor. I do not, however, have the merge collectors as you do. Blake is pretty active on Facebook, which may be the best way to contact him, although I'd hope he'd simply answer his phone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 No issues at all. Both side fit perfectly. This is on a 78 280z with John's cars mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The only issue with mine was the right side, we had to modify it slightly pointing it more toward the transmission. Left side fit fine and no issues with the O2 sensor. I do not, however, have the merge collectors as you do. Blake is pretty active on Facebook, which may be the best way to contact him, although I'd hope he'd simply answer his phone... I will try him on facebook as he is not returning my calls or answering my emails. Hopefully he knows why mine is different. No issues at all. Both side fit perfectly. This is on a 78 280z with John's cars mounts. That's odd, I have the same car as you with the JCI mounts as well. Maybe something got screwed up on the jig when he welded mine together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard back from Blake via email. Got the transmission fitment issue sorted. The O2 sensor still hits the bell housing but I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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