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Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Olds. Call me if needed....I'll get DT to get another one out to you.

This is the first time EVER that any DT LT has ever even remotely came close to the steering shaft.

These are 1 3/4" Tri Y's so they are tucked tightly up in there..........maybe denting up some other brand to make em fit, but never on a set of DTs.

You should have a good 3/4 to an 1" between the shaft and anything remotely close to a header touching it.

Email me some pics if you would and I'll make sure you get taken care of Sir.
Ivan

IROCanSS · 03-30-2011, 09:32 PM

to what Ivan said... dent it??

Stainless Works had this issue and replaced any that rubbed and QUICKLY redesigned their LTs. Thankfull mine didnt rub but my buddies did. Super quick fix. Don't dent them!!! Get a proper fit header!

66olds442 · 03-31-2011, 08:53 PM

I want to be clear that Ivan has offered full help on this issue. Here are pics and you can see where the metal is rubbing on the steering column.

bossbunny · 04-01-2011, 02:19 PM

Yay Ivan!! Here to save the DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Hulk · 04-20-2017, 05:48 PM

My DT headers that I bought for Ivan are also hitting my steering shaft. I bought them back in 2011 and due to some health and life events I just got them installed. Any resolution on this?

HOJO · 04-20-2017, 05:58 PM

Most with this issue just dimple the header just enough to clear shaft. Only thing you can do.

GONIF · 04-20-2017, 07:15 PM

Check your motor mounts .

Hulk · 04-20-2017, 09:53 PM

Motor mounts are in good shape. Car has only 15,000 non abused miles on it. I contacted Doug Thorley and they basically told me to bad. We redesigned the headers due to fitment issues and they would sell me a replacement set at as they said a deep discount, $520. I thought I bought a quality product with a lifetime warranty against defective materials and workmanship. I think this would fall under workmanship as they do not fit the intended application without hitting on the steering shaft. I do not want to buy a second set form a company that will not stand behind the product they make. I have had to dimple several sets of cheaper headers in my life with some engine swap applications. I never thought I would have to do that to an expensive set of ceramic coated headers and risk the coating coming off.

LSX Camaro · 04-21-2017, 02:16 AM

Been down this road 100+ times because of junk made headers. Not by my installations. C5, C6, C7 Corvette and GEN5 Camaro cheap headers may contact the steering shaft. I will only install Kooks and American Racing. Never had 1 issue ever in any year or mentioned model.

ASimmons04 · 04-24-2017, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Been down this road 100+ times because of junk made headers. Not by my installations. C5, C6, C7 Corvette and GEN5 Camaro cheap headers may contact the steering shaft. I will only install Kooks and American Racing. Never had 1 issue ever in any year or mentioned model.

I'm going to assume you mean "ebay headers"? Cause I didn't spend even HALF what Kooks or American Racing headers cost on mine and they fit my car fantastic.

Olddudesrule · 04-24-2017, 10:58 PM

Here we go........

Shoe2ss · 04-24-2017, 11:13 PM

I put cheap headers on my car and they rubbed the steering shaft a little.. Not the knuckle.. But could hear what ounded like valve train tic or exhaust leak from behind the steering wheel while driving. Open the hood or roll down the window and you could not hear it.. Took header back off and dented it. works great now. And my dyno guy said it was causing a false knock on the left bank and pulling timing.. All good now.

03-31-2011, 08:53 PM	#17
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	I want to be clear that Ivan has offered full help on this issue. Here are pics and you can see where the metal is rubbing on the steering column. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by 66olds442; 04-01-2011 at 03:04 PM.

04-20-2017, 05:48 PM	#19
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	My DT headers that I bought for Ivan are also hitting my steering shaft. I bought them back in 2011 and due to some health and life events I just got them installed. Any resolution on this? __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

04-20-2017, 07:15 PM	#21
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Check your motor mounts . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

04-20-2017, 09:53 PM	#22
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	Motor mounts are in good shape. Car has only 15,000 non abused miles on it. I contacted Doug Thorley and they basically told me to bad. We redesigned the headers due to fitment issues and they would sell me a replacement set at as they said a deep discount, $520. I thought I bought a quality product with a lifetime warranty against defective materials and workmanship. I think this would fall under workmanship as they do not fit the intended application without hitting on the steering shaft. I do not want to buy a second set form a company that will not stand behind the product they make. I have had to dimple several sets of cheaper headers in my life with some engine swap applications. I never thought I would have to do that to an expensive set of ceramic coated headers and risk the coating coming off. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

04-21-2017, 02:16 AM	#23
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Been down this road 100+ times because of junk made headers. Not by my installations. C5, C6, C7 Corvette and GEN5 Camaro cheap headers may contact the steering shaft. I will only install Kooks and American Racing. Never had 1 issue ever in any year or mentioned model. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

03-30-2011, 09:26 PM	#15
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Olds. Call me if needed....I'll get DT to get another one out to you. This is the first time EVER that any DT LT has ever even remotely came close to the steering shaft. These are 1 3/4" Tri Y's so they are tucked tightly up in there..........maybe denting up some other brand to make em fit, but never on a set of DTs. You should have a good 3/4 to an 1" between the shaft and anything remotely close to a header touching it. Email me some pics if you would and I'll make sure you get taken care of Sir. Ivan

03-30-2011, 09:32 PM	#16
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	to what Ivan said... dent it?? Stainless Works had this issue and replaced any that rubbed and QUICKLY redesigned their LTs. Thankfull mine didnt rub but my buddies did. Super quick fix. Don't dent them!!! Get a proper fit header!

04-01-2011, 02:19 PM	#18
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	Yay Ivan!! Here to save the DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

04-20-2017, 05:58 PM	#20
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 888	Most with this issue just dimple the header just enough to clear shaft. Only thing you can do.

04-24-2017, 10:58 PM	#25
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Here we go........ __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-24-2017, 11:13 PM	#26
Shoe2ss Drives: 2014 2ssrs Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72 View My Garage	I put cheap headers on my car and they rubbed the steering shaft a little.. Not the knuckle.. But could hear what ounded like valve train tic or exhaust leak from behind the steering wheel while driving. Open the hood or roll down the window and you could not hear it.. Took header back off and dented it. works great now. And my dyno guy said it was causing a false knock on the left bank and pulling timing.. All good now.

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