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Zjones-ss · 05-28-2019, 05:21 PM

I installed speed engineering headers on my 13 1le and noticed today the steering shaft is touching the header does anyone know any way to fix this or is putting a dent in the header my only option...getting tuned Friday and am afraid all the moving the engine will do on the dyno will break the rod any info will help

SynergyGreenSS · 05-28-2019, 06:47 PM

I’d go ahead and dent the header. Engine masters on motor trend proved it makes little to no difference in power. I’ve heard of a few guys having the same problem and that’s the only solution I’ve seen

Jayjellyfish212 · 05-28-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SynergyGreenSS

I’d go ahead and dent the header. Engine masters on motor trend proved it makes little to no difference in power. I’ve heard of a few guys having the same problem and that’s the only solution I’ve seen

Completely agree.

Zjones-ss · 05-28-2019, 07:37 PM

That's what I'm thinking too..figured it be better to do it before I have it tuned...I allready took apart the steering linkage wasnt bad at all...thanks for the input...has anyone had the same problem with thier 1le

Reichler · 05-29-2019, 09:33 AM

Is it hitting the actual shaft or the rubber boot around the universal joint? My kooks were touching the rubber boot, so simply cut that boot off. No issues now.

Coz3z3 · 05-29-2019, 09:35 AM

What part is touching? Mine are indented and it is barely touching the rubber boot. I have TSP and IIRC their instructions say that you can remove the rubber boot or leave it. But I have left it and it has not hurt anything. But if it is directly touching the shaft, I would have to agree, and indent them.

Zjones-ss · 05-29-2019, 10:49 AM

It's actually touching the shaft. I have pics but cant get them to post

SSEssence · 05-29-2019, 10:53 AM

yeah unfortunately with speed engineering headers, you have to dent the header to clear the steering shaft, there are multiple threads saying the same thing.

Zjones-ss · 05-29-2019, 11:22 AM

Hopefully I can dent it without removing it

GONIF · 05-29-2019, 11:37 AM

First check your motor mounts , then if needed get the hammer . Best bet is to mark it , take it off dent it and reinstall .

PapaKlutch · 05-30-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Zjones-ss

I installed speed engineering headers on my 13 1le and noticed today the steering shaft is touching the header does anyone know any way to fix this or is putting a dent in the header my only option...getting tuned Friday and am afraid all the moving the engine will do on the dyno will break the rod any info will help

Check the other side as well. Some folks have had one passenger side heat shield bolt try to punch a hole in their headers. If it is hitting the header, you can usually cut it back to near the nut and leave the other bolt alone.

Zjones-ss · 06-29-2019, 08:37 PM

Thanks for your help Mike Norris at Norris motorsports in Plainfield Indiana tried to move the rack but since its electric no luck but he did a great job tuning I'd recommend him to anyone out there...deffinately a straight shooter...he also noticed the passenger side header is touching the frame...just a word of advice to anyone avoid speed engineering headers...if your looking for cheap you'll get what you pay for...the welds on the headers are imo shit ..(but I'm a welder) and just fit enough to get by with problems...save your money and go for a better known company...I'm allready saving to change mine out.....there goes money for a cam..thanks to everyone for thier input

05-28-2019, 05:21 PM	#1
Zjones-ss Drives: 2013 Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 11	13 1le header touching steering rod? I installed speed engineering headers on my 13 1le and noticed today the steering shaft is touching the header does anyone know any way to fix this or is putting a dent in the header my only option...getting tuned Friday and am afraid all the moving the engine will do on the dyno will break the rod any info will help

05-28-2019, 06:47 PM	#2
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	I’d go ahead and dent the header. Engine masters on motor trend proved it makes little to no difference in power. I’ve heard of a few guys having the same problem and that’s the only solution I’ve seen __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

05-29-2019, 10:53 AM	#8
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	yeah unfortunately with speed engineering headers, you have to dent the header to clear the steering shaft, there are multiple threads saying the same thing. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-29-2019, 11:37 AM	#10
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	First check your motor mounts , then if needed get the hammer . Best bet is to mark it , take it off dent it and reinstall . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 05-29-2019 at 11:47 AM.

05-28-2019, 07:37 PM	#4
Zjones-ss Drives: 2013 Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 11	That's what I'm thinking too..figured it be better to do it before I have it tuned...I allready took apart the steering linkage wasnt bad at all...thanks for the input...has anyone had the same problem with thier 1le

05-29-2019, 09:33 AM	#5
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Is it hitting the actual shaft or the rubber boot around the universal joint? My kooks were touching the rubber boot, so simply cut that boot off. No issues now.

05-29-2019, 09:35 AM	#6
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	What part is touching? Mine are indented and it is barely touching the rubber boot. I have TSP and IIRC their instructions say that you can remove the rubber boot or leave it. But I have left it and it has not hurt anything. But if it is directly touching the shaft, I would have to agree, and indent them.

05-29-2019, 10:49 AM	#7
Zjones-ss Drives: 2013 Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 11	It's actually touching the shaft. I have pics but cant get them to post

05-29-2019, 11:22 AM	#9
Zjones-ss Drives: 2013 Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 11	Hopefully I can dent it without removing it

06-29-2019, 08:37 PM	#12
Zjones-ss Drives: 2013 Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 11	Thanks for your help Mike Norris at Norris motorsports in Plainfield Indiana tried to move the rack but since its electric no luck but he did a great job tuning I'd recommend him to anyone out there...deffinately a straight shooter...he also noticed the passenger side header is touching the frame...just a word of advice to anyone avoid speed engineering headers...if your looking for cheap you'll get what you pay for...the welds on the headers are imo shit ..(but I'm a welder) and just fit enough to get by with problems...save your money and go for a better known company...I'm allready saving to change mine out.....there goes money for a cam..thanks to everyone for thier input