header problems

[rattlesnake]

hey guys,
Bought a set of Dougs Headers (452's) I believe. Fit right on the engine with some modifications to the flange to clear the head studs. Lowered the car over the engine and all was going well until I went to bolt up the cross member. While jacking up the rear of the tranny the Pass. side header is hitting the torsion bar not allowing me to put the tranny mount bolt in. I need to go up about another inch. Has anyone used these headers before or had this happen? Dougs headers advertise there might have to modify the flange, which I did and a mini- is all that is needed. Input would appreciated.

Thanks Ray

[rattlesnake]

guess I could have stated the details. duh!! 1970 cuda with I believe a late 70's 440 with an automatic tranny.

[rattlesnake]

I just figured it out. Originally I bolted the crossmember to the car, then raised the tailend of the tranny into the crossmember. The fit was tight and the bushing was pinched causing me to raise the past where it would sit. Once I removed the crossmember from the car and placed it on the tranny the fit for the crossmember to the body was nicer and it worked. Very tight fit still with about an 1/8 onch between header and torsion bar. One of those little we learn while doing.

[cudabob496]

I just figured it out. Originally I bolted the crossmember to the car, then raised the tailend of the tranny into the crossmember. The fit was tight and the bushing was pinched causing me to raise the past where it would sit. Once I removed the crossmember from the car and placed it on the tranny the fit for the crossmember to the body was nicer and it worked. Very tight fit still with about an 1/8 onch between header and torsion bar. One of those little we learn while doing.

you could give the header a wack to make that clearance 1/4+ inches instead of 1/8.  Once things heat up, or car is on the ground, may start hitting.
A wack is better than a hole from wear.