I just put on my pacesetter long tubes today and the #1 primary is rubbing on the steering knuckle right where the screw attaches it, so the car doesn't turn so well, any help on this would be great. Does it need convincing with a hammer or what? pelase help, its my daily driver...the open headers are loud enough, lol.

 

Hammer clearance it. You can also adjust the steering column linkage up/down about a half inch.

 

Or you could replace the motor mounts, sounds like they are worn.

 

you really think thats it? I mean, its not even close to clearing...


...I already moved it down 1/2" to try and clear but its still not...I guess its going to have to be hammer clearence.

 

any other thoughts?

 

Motor mounts may or may not help, but my jet-hots hit even with fresh mounts. Hammered it away, and its fine. You can also have an exhaust shop redo the header with new pipe and have it away from the shaft, but thats pricy