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hawk002 · 01-01-2014, 08:13 AM

Hi every one, I just installed full TSP exhaust on my wife's 2012 camaro, but there's clearance issues with the steering column and the long tube header. When she turns they rub on the header. I called TSP and they said that they recommend pulling the header off and dinging it, or shaving on the steering column a little bit. I'm not sure i wanna ding it. My question is, has anyone else had to ding any other manufacturers headers? What do ya'll recommend? I'm sorry if this issue has been brought up before, thanks fire you're input. Let me see if I can upload shine pics.

BlaqWhole · 01-01-2014, 08:22 AM

Are those 2 inch or 1/7-8th?

hawk002 · 01-01-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

Are those 2 inch or 1/7-8th?

Sorry, they're 1 7/8

steven2680 · 01-01-2014, 10:54 AM

I order the 2in waiting to come in I read that u have to life the engine up a lil and they will fit I don't know if its tru or not

Dexter9522 · 01-01-2014, 11:42 AM

Easy fix is to ding right where they are rubbing. Dimple it and it should clear the boot. More involved fix is re adjusting motor mounts as stated. I have the same headers and no rubbing. Good luck with the issue. This is a common thing with long tubes.

hawk002 · 01-01-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dexter9522

Easy fix is to ding right where they are rubbing. Dimple it and it should clear the boot. More involved fix is re adjusting motor mounts as stated. I have the same headers and no rubbing. Good luck with the issue. This is a common thing with long tubes.

Thanks for the advice, I'll get on it this weekend.

GMTool · 01-01-2014, 11:48 AM

If it is just rubbing the rubber boot then just remove rubber boot. Lot's of people have had to do this.

Threlkeld's SS · 01-01-2014, 11:51 AM

No you don't have to lift the engine to get them in

Firerader · 01-01-2014, 12:17 PM

I've heard about this issue a few times but more typical with 2" tubes. I would think TSP could double check their fabrication jig if this is commonly reported.

hawk002 · 01-01-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Firerader

I've heard about this issue a few times but more typical with 2" tubes. I would think TSP could double check their fabrication jig if this is commonly reported.

That's what I'm thinking as well!!

Dexter9522 · 01-01-2014, 01:05 PM

I don't think the issue is with tsp. if the jig was the issue it would be a common problem in all not some of the headers. The issue is with the manufacturing process of the car itself. The engine must be installed within a certain spec. Meaning from this point to this point it is allowed to have play or be off a certain amount before it's out of spec. Ie closer to the driver side or passenger side. That is why some headers rub and some don't of the same brand

Dexter9522 · 01-01-2014, 01:14 PM

Not the greatest pic but same headers and I just have a tad more clearance and no rubbing issues.

BlaqWhole · 01-01-2014, 02:47 PM

Well, you shouldn't have to ding your new headers to get them to fit. If anything, I would say contact TSP and tell them what happened. Send them some pics as well. Get them to send you another pair and see if the second pair will fit properly.

SlowTurtle · 01-01-2014, 03:09 PM

Remove the boot. It serves no purpose

01-01-2014, 08:13 AM	#1
hawk002 Drives: 2012 camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Posts: 6	TSP headers Hi every one, I just installed full TSP exhaust on my wife's 2012 camaro, but there's clearance issues with the steering column and the long tube header. When she turns they rub on the header. I called TSP and they said that they recommend pulling the header off and dinging it, or shaving on the steering column a little bit. I'm not sure i wanna ding it. My question is, has anyone else had to ding any other manufacturers headers? What do ya'll recommend? I'm sorry if this issue has been brought up before, thanks fire you're input. Let me see if I can upload shine pics. Attached Images

01-01-2014, 11:48 AM	#7
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	If it is just rubbing the rubber boot then just remove rubber boot. Lot's of people have had to do this. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

01-01-2014, 12:17 PM	#9
Firerader Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary/Hennessey Join Date: May 2012 Location: Roanoke, Tx Posts: 130	I've heard about this issue a few times but more typical with 2" tubes. I would think TSP could double check their fabrication jig if this is commonly reported. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS 1LE.

01-01-2014, 01:14 PM	#12
Dexter9522 Drives: SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az Posts: 273	Not the greatest pic but same headers and I just have a tad more clearance and no rubbing issues. Attached Images

01-01-2014, 03:09 PM	#14
SlowTurtle Drives: camaro turtle Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: somewhere in the south Posts: 272	Remove the boot. It serves no purpose __________________ This nick no longer in use. Please direct all future pms to 'Dietcoke'

01-01-2014, 08:22 AM	#2
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Are those 2 inch or 1/7-8th?

01-01-2014, 10:54 AM	#4
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	I order the 2in waiting to come in I read that u have to life the engine up a lil and they will fit I don't know if its tru or not

01-01-2014, 11:42 AM	#5
Dexter9522 Drives: SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az Posts: 273	Easy fix is to ding right where they are rubbing. Dimple it and it should clear the boot. More involved fix is re adjusting motor mounts as stated. I have the same headers and no rubbing. Good luck with the issue. This is a common thing with long tubes.

01-01-2014, 11:51 AM	#8
Threlkeld's SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: ft lewis,wa Posts: 284	No you don't have to lift the engine to get them in

01-01-2014, 01:05 PM	#11
Dexter9522 Drives: SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az Posts: 273	I don't think the issue is with tsp. if the jig was the issue it would be a common problem in all not some of the headers. The issue is with the manufacturing process of the car itself. The engine must be installed within a certain spec. Meaning from this point to this point it is allowed to have play or be off a certain amount before it's out of spec. Ie closer to the driver side or passenger side. That is why some headers rub and some don't of the same brand

01-01-2014, 02:47 PM	#13
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Well, you shouldn't have to ding your new headers to get them to fit. If anything, I would say contact TSP and tell them what happened. Send them some pics as well. Get them to send you another pair and see if the second pair will fit properly.