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BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

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Old 04-12-2008, 04:40 PM
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Default BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

Just installed BBK longtubes on my 88 GT. Went to install the BBK H-pipe and the ends dont line up with the headers. Have I overlooked something or is there a problem with the H-pipe or headers. Anyone else have this problem?
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:01 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

This is very common, contact BBK or go to an exhaust shop to have the ends reworked, I hate when that happens[:'(]
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:05 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

someone who installed the same stuff a few weeks ago said he just used the BFH method
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:12 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

You would think this stuff is made on jigs and there wouldnt be any great difference from one piece to another.
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:14 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

Sagging motor mounts can cause headers to not line up too..........
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Old 04-12-2008, 05:19 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

I installed brand new prothane motor mounts when I put the headers in.
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Old 04-12-2008, 06:03 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

Do you have the h-pipe facing the right way?? maybe you're trying to put it on backwords.
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Old 04-12-2008, 06:32 PM
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

Yes I am sure I have it going the right way. The ends of the H-pipe are spread further apart than the ends of the headers.They are off by about 2 inches.
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Old 04-12-2008, 07:07 PM
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hmm, does it have a clamp on the H you can adjust?
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Default RE: BBK H-pipe doesnt line up with BBK longtubes

ive had to loosen the mounts and slightly shift the motor to get em to line up. and yea a bfh and oh yea some cussin but i eventually got it.
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