Headers touch block

[423dak]

Went to install my a-body headers on my Magnum engine today but the header pipe is hitting the block. The header is a long way from the head because of it. It is hitting casting for the upper mount bolt for a Dakota or 1/2 ton on the left side. Has anyone seen this? Did you dent the pipe? Which I'd rather not. Or grind the casting off? I was worried it may hurt the block if I grind it, but the appears to be plenty to grind off.

 

[DART340]

I had the same problem on my magnum motor and was using hooker headers. I just dented the header so it would clear. Just for info, I later switched to Dougs headers and they clear with no problem

 

[423dak]

How much of a dent? Trying to make this thing run 11.65 index. Need everything I can get. These are cheap headers, Headman or flowtech, something like that.

 

[waggin]

cut the piece off the block if ya can it'll make the car lighter and not dent up the header :cheers:

 

['64 Cuda]

I saw this on TV or in a magazine. They just cut the piece off of the block. Not a problem.