1.03 torsion bars vs Dougs headers

I just wrapped up the driver's which was the worst. I took out the torsion bar and I heated them with a torch, "tapped" them with a hammer and a 1 1/8 socket on an extension so could hold it to get the shape. I got some decent clearance now. If you didn't have a torch I could see where "beating the hell out of them" might be needed.
I chose to ding them as opposed to shimming the motor or getting a thicker motor mount, as the bar was more or less parallel with the headers, meaning I didn't think that would work. We'll see how it is once I get my new tires and test drive.
Thanks