Hello Fellas,
I dropped the 468 into the Monte this weekend. I have a few problems with Flowtech headers(part #11130)fitting.
On the pass side there is a clearance problem with the lower rear control arm mount. Would I be alright grinding the mount down to make the header clear? How much would grinding hurt the structural integrity of the mount? I was think that if I really had to grind it down I could arc weld some additional braces.
On the driver side the header comes close to the brake lines (about 5/8 inch). I am using DOT 5 which has a heat rating of 500f. Do I have to worry about relocating the lines if I am using DOT 5. Instead of relocating the lines could I just use the heat reflective brake line wrap?
Thanks,
Kris
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1970 Monte Carlo 468 BBC 3000 stall
TH-400,12 bolt Moroso brute with 3.73 gears
still a ways to go
"nothing like building up an old automobile from scratch and wiping out one of these Detroit machines. That will give you a set of emotions that will stay with you.."
"Those satisfactions are permanent." Warren Oats Two Lane Blacktop
I dropped the 468 into the Monte this weekend. I have a few problems with Flowtech headers(part #11130)fitting.
On the pass side there is a clearance problem with the lower rear control arm mount. Would I be alright grinding the mount down to make the header clear? How much would grinding hurt the structural integrity of the mount? I was think that if I really had to grind it down I could arc weld some additional braces.
On the driver side the header comes close to the brake lines (about 5/8 inch). I am using DOT 5 which has a heat rating of 500f. Do I have to worry about relocating the lines if I am using DOT 5. Instead of relocating the lines could I just use the heat reflective brake line wrap?
Thanks,
Kris
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1970 Monte Carlo 468 BBC 3000 stall
TH-400,12 bolt Moroso brute with 3.73 gears
still a ways to go
"nothing like building up an old automobile from scratch and wiping out one of these Detroit machines. That will give you a set of emotions that will stay with you.."
"Those satisfactions are permanent." Warren Oats Two Lane Blacktop
