Denting TSP headers

Sangila · 01-27-2020, 10:19 AM

So this weekend I installed the Texas spees headers in my driveway and mannnn it was not fun at all, the fitment was tight.

I have having rubbing issues with the steering column even after a low profile bolt was installed. It actuall rubbs on the bolt head and on the opposing "threaded nut" side of the shaft aswell. the rubbing is not bad but enough to notice resistance.

Does anyone have a solution for this? My plan is to dent/dimple the header slightly but i do not want to go through the hassle of removing and re-installing the headers. Can i do this while its installed? If so, what is the best way?

Any help is appreciated! Thanks

6spdhyperblue · 01-27-2020, 10:48 AM

You’d want to heat it when denting. I think u want to do that off the car. Mark the spot with a marker.

Abubaca · 01-27-2020, 11:41 AM

I've done it before, and I'd definitely want to do it off the car. When I did it I heated it up real good and used a 2x4 on the tube and hit the 2x4 with a hammer. It looked like it was made that way, not some backyard fix, which it TOTALLY was!!!

Good luck!

Is there anyway you could grind/clearance the bolt enough to make it work?

EMTNLSS · 01-27-2020, 01:16 PM

I need to do this to mine. It rubs when i'm doing hard right turns.

AD17SS1LE · 01-27-2020, 03:52 PM

I had the same issue, only rub in hard right turns on the track. I also have swaintech white lightning coating on my headers so denting the header tube was not an option as this is 22mil ceramic coating. I was able to get a dremmel and grind down the "threaded nut" side of the shaft and now no more rubbing.

Sangila · 01-27-2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AD17SS1LE

I had the same issue, only rub in hard right turns on the track. I also have swaintech white lightning coating on my headers so denting the header tube was not an option as this is 22mil ceramic coating. I was able to get a dremmel and grind down the "threaded nut" side of the shaft and now no more rubbing.

good to hear! I think this is what I will try. Sounds much easier than pounding my header lol what attachment did you use for the Dremel?

Juiced1 · 01-28-2020, 08:44 AM

We use a marker or a paint marker to make marks around the contact points. Remove the headers and pound them down. We usually use a large metal pipe/breaker bar and hit it with a 5lb sledge hammer. It works pretty good.

Did you install 2" TSP headers? We usually notice contact points by the steering shaft and another one near frame by the flange of the headers. On the passenger side they are usually okay but there is a wiring harness that should be relocated or heat shielded. We usually zip tie it up a bit higher and then put heat shield tape over the brake line that sits behind it.

EDFHOBBIES · 01-28-2020, 10:09 AM

If you have a torch not a Home depot bottle to flux/soldier pipes.. and if the area is small I would heat the spot red hot and use a pry bar nothing sharp it will bend super easy. That's just me I work with metal a lot in my field mark it and take it off would work just as well.

Last time I saw these headers it was close to starter to.. If it was me I would get some room there to for heat issues hot starters no likey to crank..

Umbriel · 01-28-2020, 10:19 AM

We just used a dremel and ground the piece down enough to where it wasn't making contact anymore. Kind of a pain in the ass to do but worked without having to remove and dent the header.

EDFHOBBIES · 01-28-2020, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Umbriel

We just used a dremel and ground the piece down enough to where it wasn't making contact anymore. Kind of a pain in the ass to do but worked without having to remove and dent the header.

That works to!

AD17SS1LE · 01-28-2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sangila

good to hear! I think this is what I will try. Sounds much easier than pounding my header lol what attachment did you use for the Dremel?

I used carbide bits used for metal/wood. It is a little tight down there but much easier than taking headers off for sure

Sangila · 01-28-2020, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the info! I have the cordless Dremel so it makes thing easier. I amazon primed the bits.. will update this weekend

mikey522 · 12-26-2022, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AD17SS1LE

I had the same issue, only rub in hard right turns on the track. I also have swaintech white lightning coating on my headers so denting the header tube was not an option as this is 22mil ceramic coating. I was able to get a dremmel and grind down the "threaded nut" side of the shaft and now no more rubbing.

can you email me how you did this?i have 2019 camaro 2ss with same issue

mikey522 · 12-26-2022, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey522

can you email me how you did this?i have 2019 camaro 2ss with same issue

522mikey@gmail.com

01-27-2020, 10:19 AM	#1
Sangila Drives: 2017 Mosaic Black SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DMV Maryland Posts: 22	Denting TSP headers So this weekend I installed the Texas spees headers in my driveway and mannnn it was not fun at all, the fitment was tight. I have having rubbing issues with the steering column even after a low profile bolt was installed. It actuall rubbs on the bolt head and on the opposing "threaded nut" side of the shaft aswell. the rubbing is not bad but enough to notice resistance. Does anyone have a solution for this? My plan is to dent/dimple the header slightly but i do not want to go through the hassle of removing and re-installing the headers. Can i do this while its installed? If so, what is the best way? Any help is appreciated! Thanks

01-27-2020, 10:48 AM	#2
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,669	You’d want to heat it when denting. I think u want to do that off the car. Mark the spot with a marker. __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

01-27-2020, 01:16 PM	#4
EMTNLSS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 498	I need to do this to mine. It rubs when i'm doing hard right turns. __________________ 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic \| A8 \| Jet Black Interior \| NPP Exhaust Current Mods: Catch Can \| aFe Lowering Springs \| GM 2nd Gen Splitter \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| MRR FS02 Wheels \| Flowmaster Exhaust \| Dark Tail Lights \| Diode Dynamics Sidemarkers \| Roto Fab \| Solar TB \| PRAY Ported IM \| BMR \| TSP 1 7/8" Catted Headers \| PRAY Tune Upcoming Mods:

01-27-2020, 03:52 PM	#5
AD17SS1LE Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Nashville Posts: 85 View My Garage	I had the same issue, only rub in hard right turns on the track. I also have swaintech white lightning coating on my headers so denting the header tube was not an option as this is 22mil ceramic coating. I was able to get a dremmel and grind down the "threaded nut" side of the shaft and now no more rubbing. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Pray ported TB/IM TSP 1 7/8 Long tube headers w catted con pipes Taylor plug wires Mishimoto oil cooler Elite X2 catch can

01-28-2020, 10:09 AM	#8
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	If you have a torch not a Home depot bottle to flux/soldier pipes.. and if the area is small I would heat the spot red hot and use a pry bar nothing sharp it will bend super easy. That's just me I work with metal a lot in my field mark it and take it off would work just as well. Last time I saw these headers it was close to starter to.. If it was me I would get some room there to for heat issues hot starters no likey to crank.. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

01-27-2020, 11:41 AM	#3
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jamestown NC Posts: 444	I've done it before, and I'd definitely want to do it off the car. When I did it I heated it up real good and used a 2x4 on the tube and hit the 2x4 with a hammer. It looked like it was made that way, not some backyard fix, which it TOTALLY was!!! Good luck! Is there anyway you could grind/clearance the bolt enough to make it work?

01-28-2020, 08:44 AM	#7
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We use a marker or a paint marker to make marks around the contact points. Remove the headers and pound them down. We usually use a large metal pipe/breaker bar and hit it with a 5lb sledge hammer. It works pretty good. Did you install 2" TSP headers? We usually notice contact points by the steering shaft and another one near frame by the flange of the headers. On the passenger side they are usually okay but there is a wiring harness that should be relocated or heat shielded. We usually zip tie it up a bit higher and then put heat shield tape over the brake line that sits behind it.

01-28-2020, 10:19 AM	#9
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	We just used a dremel and ground the piece down enough to where it wasn't making contact anymore. Kind of a pain in the ass to do but worked without having to remove and dent the header.

01-28-2020, 09:57 PM	#12
Sangila Drives: 2017 Mosaic Black SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DMV Maryland Posts: 22	Thanks for the info! I have the cordless Dremel so it makes thing easier. I amazon primed the bits.. will update this weekend

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