AHR long tubes install issue

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  1. Longshot

    Longshot New Member

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    I just installed some ARH long tubes and one of the headers is touching the trans. I used Mopar MLS gaskets. Anyone else have this problem? I wasn't able to move the pipes to get clearance. I can push the pipes and they will bend away. Should I try harder to lift the rear of the pipe for clearance? Different gasket? Should I put a piece of high temp silicone hose there? I guess I could grind it down a bit. I'm kinda bummed I have to mess with it to make it work
     

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    V10Brian New Member

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    I have used 1.5" Home Depot Ratchet Tie Downs to bend my long tube stainless headers.
    Stainless is kind of soft, so if you don't have stainless, it might not work.
     
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    oldcolt Striker Heads and Cam Supporting Member

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    It's not unusual to have to finesse headers into place. Use straps to bend them away a bit.
     
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    Thanks, I didn't know that. I put in a very slightly thicker gasket and filed down the trans a little. I'm about to torque it down and see. I'm wondering how much clearance I need there.
     
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    rottenronnie Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Yes, even in 2020 it seems that fabricating a header that simply bolts up is a challenge. Mine took a ratchet strap and a bolt extender to twist the flange into position. Shouldn't be that way on a pair of headers that were $2795.
    After a few hot/cold cycles they DO relax into position.
     
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    I got my pipes used from a salvage yard for 800. It took a lot of work to get them shine again. The idiot that had them before me had the right side welded to 3" steel and the left 2.5", lol. It was a little challenging to tig a 304 vband to it but it turned out nice...I did green cats and I've got some moroso spirals to try out. It's going into my old magnaflos.
     

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