BBK header clearence issues...

[SilverBullet00]

I thought I would post this so everyone would be aware of this clearence issue with the BBK long tube headers.. I have talked to several people that had a problem with the passanger side header hitting the engine mount. The engine mount actually gouges the primary. After my cam install I think my headers are on bowrrowed time Many people I talked to didnt realize that more people where having the same problem- thus the reason for the post.

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When I was putting my headers back on (the 2nd time) I grinded the engine mount a little to add some releif, so I hope it helps. By the way, the gouge to the left isnt that bad, but the one on the right is about 1/4" deep.

Comments? Questions?

 

[streetstang03]

BBK quality, what do you expect

 

[Orange...]

hmmm.... glad to know that.. I was thinking about picking up a pair... but maybe not anymore... or I'll put some machining into the mounts... well see.

 

[SilverBullet00]

a lot of people have good luck with there headers, I however am not. My ceramic coating is actually peeling off. After much fighting BBK said if I pulled them off the car and waited 3-4 weeks they would strip and recoat them for me.. how nice, unfortunetly I cant have downtime as this car is my daily driver.

 

[helty]

I just helped a guy fix that problem on a 99 Cobra, but he had Bassani Mids on his car. Rubbing the passenger side motor mount.

 

[blackink00]

mine fit fine. could be the motor mount was a little off set. i got the polys so i dotn think mine will flex down like that.

 

[SilverBullet00]

I wish I would have put poly's on

 

[bgrd351]

this may seem odd but it is related...when I got my JLT CAI it had a note in the instructions stating that on some years they have found Ford used up to 3 different motor mounts which put the engine in a slightly different spots and may cause fitment issue. Maybe this is the reason some are having a problem with the BBK's and some are not.