SE header and down pipe interference

[vacuum 6]

Bought some SE headers and seeing knock in first gear. Discovered headers are hitting downpipe.

What's the best way to deform the downpipe? Heat downpipe with propane or mapp gas and use mallet?

 

[VtheGNMan]

Little heat, an old socket and a hammer. Creates a nice dish dent.

 

[vacuum 6]

Not a bad idea.

 

[vacuum 6]

Little heat, an old socket and a hammer. Creates a nice dish dent.

Yup mapp gas and a socket worked like a champ! Thanks.

 

[Ktbregal]

Just curious what down pipe and size and type of header?

 

[vacuum 6]

Original THDP 3"

 

[vacuum 6]

Update...

Using this method worked however bent the DP elsewhere so I had to open the DP flange holes.