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casper sc/1ss/rs · 10-14-2011, 09:23 PM

i finished my header install today and started it up and it sounds great

And then i hear something that didnt sound quite right :( when i rolled the windows up and turned the radio off i could hear something when i turn the steering wheel it sounded like a power steering pump that was low on fluid and i knew that wasnt the case so i start looking to find out what was wrong with it after a couple of mins i see that the steering shaft is hitting the second to last pipe on the drivers side

i thought it wasnt hitting bad and would probley just rub enough to quit by the time i got out town but i drove 30 miles or so and its still doing it just as bad. has anyone had this problem out of the 2" stainless works headers and if so what did you do about it? im going to try to put a very small dent in that pipe and see if i can get it to clear, if i cant im going to take a file and rub a small grove in the steering shaft where it is hitting its not hitting bad so a very small grove sould take care of it without weaking the shaft no more than what it would have to come it want hurt anything but thats only if i cant dint the pipe witch i sould be able to do. any ideas other than mine?

1 7/8" headers would not have hit.

BowlingSS · 10-14-2011, 09:26 PM

What type headers did you buy?

Bill

casper sc/1ss/rs · 10-14-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowlingSS

What type headers did you buy?

Bill

stianless works 2"

IROCanSS · 10-14-2011, 09:28 PM

Call SW, they will explain how to fix it or get you a new one if it can't be fixed. It's happened before, to my buddies car actually. Not a big deal... Do not dent or file it!

casper sc/1ss/rs · 10-14-2011, 09:30 PM

glad i wasnt the only one its happend to i would much rather put a small dent in it than change the header lol

IROCanSS · 10-14-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by casper sc/1ss/rs

glad i wasnt the only one its happend to i would much rather put a small dent in it than change the header lol

You could. Much less work but not "right". But no, you're not alone my friend!

MTNdew · 10-14-2011, 10:32 PM

i installed my 2in stainless works and it has all kinds of room between the steering shaft and header.i agree i would call sw.u shouldnt have to make any kind of ajustments or fabrication to anything

MarylandSpeed · 10-14-2011, 10:33 PM

Is it metal on metal, or are the headers hitting a big rubber boot? Also has your suspension or motor mounts been played with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by casper sc/1ss/rs

i finished my header install today and started it up and it sounds great

And then i hear something that didnt sound quite right :( when i rolled the windows up and turned the radio off i could hear something when i turn the steering wheel it sounded like a power steering pump that was low on fluid and i knew that wasnt the case so i start looking to find out what was wrong with it after a couple of mins i see that the steering shaft is hitting the second to last pipe on the drivers side

i thought it wasnt hitting bad and would probley just rub enough to quit by the time i got out town but i drove 30 miles or so and its still doing it just as bad. has anyone had this problem out of the 2" stainless works headers and if so what did you do about it? im going to try to put a very small dent in that pipe and see if i can get it to clear, if i cant im going to take a file and rub a small grove in the steering shaft where it is hitting its not hitting bad so a very small grove sould take care of it without weaking the shaft no more than what it would have to come it want hurt anything but thats only if i cant dint the pipe witch i sould be able to do. any ideas other than mine?

1 7/8" headers would not have hit.

casper sc/1ss/rs · 10-14-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

Is it metal on metal, or are the headers hitting a big rubber boot? Also has your suspension or motor mounts been played with.

it is metal on metal nothing at all has been tampered with i bought the car new and no wrecks or anything

casper sc/1ss/rs · 10-24-2011, 06:56 PM

i fixed my header,stainless works would not send me another header they just told me to put a little ding in it and it would be ok witch was what i was going to do anyway but considering i still had to take the header off to fix it i thought i would try to get one that was right instead of one that was rigged up after all they were almost a 1000 dollars they should be right imo.

10camaross · 10-24-2011, 09:14 PM

so how did you fix it??

vegas81 · 10-24-2011, 10:22 PM

wow.... i would have sent them back and gotten kooks.. but good job

Rhino79 · 10-24-2011, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casper sc/1ss/rs

i fixed my header,stainless works would not send me another header they just told me to put a little ding in it and it would be ok witch was what i was going to do anyway but considering i still had to take the header off to fix it i thought i would try to get one that was right instead of one that was rigged up after all they were almost a 1000 dollars they should be right imo.

Wow, that is shitty service. For a grand they def should have tried to help imo. You bought one of the top tier sets of headers and you should not have to beat on them to clearance them.

greenmachinedriver · 10-25-2011, 10:03 PM

If I spent a grand on heades I would be pissedthat I had to dent them, I did dent my 2" headers but I knewi would have to before I bought them. I understand that many people chose to pay a premium price for trusted name brands that should fit. I am disappointed in stainless works for not making this right for you.

10-14-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
casper sc/1ss/rs Drives: 2011 camaro ss vortech supercharged Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: marion VA. Posts: 524 View My Garage	steering shaft rubbing on 2" headers i finished my header install today and started it up and it sounds great And then i hear something that didnt sound quite right :( when i rolled the windows up and turned the radio off i could hear something when i turn the steering wheel it sounded like a power steering pump that was low on fluid and i knew that wasnt the case so i start looking to find out what was wrong with it after a couple of mins i see that the steering shaft is hitting the second to last pipe on the drivers side i thought it wasnt hitting bad and would probley just rub enough to quit by the time i got out town but i drove 30 miles or so and its still doing it just as bad. has anyone had this problem out of the 2" stainless works headers and if so what did you do about it? im going to try to put a very small dent in that pipe and see if i can get it to clear, if i cant im going to take a file and rub a small grove in the steering shaft where it is hitting its not hitting bad so a very small grove sould take care of it without weaking the shaft no more than what it would have to come it want hurt anything but thats only if i cant dint the pipe witch i sould be able to do. any ideas other than mine? 1 7/8" headers would not have hit.

10-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#7
MTNdew Drives: 13 ZL1 #493-13 road glide Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 111	i installed my 2in stainless works and it has all kinds of room between the steering shaft and header.i agree i would call sw.u shouldnt have to make any kind of ajustments or fabrication to anything __________________ stainless works 2in headers: 20% tint: rotofab CAI: 18% ATI: ID850's: tuned by JRE

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casper sc/1ss/rs Drives: 2011 camaro ss vortech supercharged Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: marion VA. Posts: 524 View My Garage	glad i wasnt the only one its happend to i would much rather put a small dent in it than change the header lol

10-24-2011, 06:56 PM	#10
casper sc/1ss/rs Drives: 2011 camaro ss vortech supercharged Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: marion VA. Posts: 524 View My Garage	i fixed my header,stainless works would not send me another header they just told me to put a little ding in it and it would be ok witch was what i was going to do anyway but considering i still had to take the header off to fix it i thought i would try to get one that was right instead of one that was rigged up after all they were almost a 1000 dollars they should be right imo.

10-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#11
10camaross Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs 6spd manual Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kiln, Mississippi Posts: 258	so how did you fix it??

10-24-2011, 10:22 PM	#12
vegas81 Drives: Chevy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	wow.... i would have sent them back and gotten kooks.. but good job

10-25-2011, 10:03 PM	#14
greenmachinedriver Drives: white 2010 ss and 2011 6.2 silvy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dfw Posts: 316	If I spent a grand on heades I would be pissedthat I had to dent them, I did dent my 2" headers but I knewi would have to before I bought them. I understand that many people chose to pay a premium price for trusted name brands that should fit. I am disappointed in stainless works for not making this right for you.