TA Shorty Header Fitment Question

Hi All,

I have a question on behalf of a buddy of mine. He has a '70 GS 455, and is replacing his manifolds with TA Shorty headers. The shop performing the work is having fitment issues on the driver's side. Despite jacking the engine up for clearance, they're telling him they may have the bang/dent the header to make it fit properly.

Does this sound right to you guys? He called me, but my engine bay has no space issues. I told him I'd ask here to see if I could get any other opinions based on experience.

Thanks,
Langston

 

He didn't specify exactly where the fitment issue was. Let me see if I can find out more detailed info.

 

Thanks, Wizard. That is super helpful. I'll pass those tips along and wish him the best lol

 

On the Riv they hit on the corner of the steering box.

 

As always Larry to the rescue.... I also have the shorty that i need to install. J.W post #26 is very helpful to me.
Thanks

 

I had no issues with shortys on my Riv.

 

I would tell the shop
Stop, its not hammer time. You cant touch this.