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BELKNAP777 10-30-2012 02:27 PM

any have a problem with header after a 1.8 swap
 
swapped 91's 1.6 for a 96's 1.8
Look at the center of the pic and notice the header hitting the fire wall. any one else have this problem with an obx header for a 1.8 motor? had an obx on my 1.6 and it fit like a glove. plan is to "persuade" the firewall to move back an inch or so in that spot.

just curious if its a common problem with the cheap header or the swap. any feedback is appreciated. header is only there until santa or the tooth fairy brings something from BEGI lol

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/mem...0-img-0716.jpg

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/mem...9-img-0715.jpg

baron340 10-30-2012 02:35 PM

I didn't have this problem with a stock 1.8 header. Maybe a motor mount issue? Or just the cheap header.

BELKNAP777 10-30-2012 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by baron340 (Post 944872)
I didn't have this problem with a stock 1.8 header. Maybe a motor mount issue? Or just the cheap header.

not a terrible idea. one thing to check when i get home. maybe i can lift the other side or something to make someroom. worth a shot

BELKNAP777 10-31-2012 10:13 AM

no good . moving engine didnt do much. any other ideas


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