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SlideWise · 03-16-2011, 10:57 PM

Well i thought i was one of the lucky ones who got a decent obx manifold until i turned hard right. The clearance between the steering knuckle (and the bolt that holds it to the rack) and the side of the manifold is really tight and when i turn hard right its enough to rub and cause a hard (to turn the wheel) spot in my steering. Not only does this annoy me but its dangerous to drive.

So my question is how easy is it to dimple/bend/squash the obx manifold? I was hoping i might be able to get a big pair of channel locks on it and give it hell. If not any other ideas? Worst case ill pull it back out because ive got a BFH with its name on it.

Schassis707 · 03-16-2011, 11:17 PM

Like you said just pull it out. It is more work but easier imo.

stephens14sr · 03-17-2011, 12:08 AM

vids of you trying to smash it with channel locks

Eramo323 · 03-17-2011, 12:42 AM

My obx headers on my old hatch rubbed against the steering knuckle till i finally got annoyed took it out and slightly bend it lol

dawagarage · 03-17-2011, 09:47 AM

with the manifold installed i would: circle the area where the bolt is making contact, take out the manifold out and beat it with a hammer in that area.

Bryants95240sx · 03-17-2011, 12:33 PM

ballpeen hammer...

matts13vert · 03-17-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryants95240sx

ballpeen hammer...

This.

msglength

ericcastro · 03-17-2011, 02:55 PM

If you are gonna be lazy.
make sure to put something solid a long the backside of the header.
Like a length of wood or metal, so the channel locks only bend the one side in.
I would also be careful of the square edges ripping into the header.
maybe bend a coin or large washer a little, and put it on the channel locks so you are putting pressure on with a curved surface.

90hatchie · 03-17-2011, 07:47 PM

use a torch and apply heat to area give a few good wacks with a hammer
boom

lazysk8er2 · 03-17-2011, 10:07 PM

if you dent it thats like losing 15 hp...

ericcastro · 03-17-2011, 10:48 PM

^ he has some stickers to make it back up.

90hatchie · 03-18-2011, 01:45 AM

yea dawg my eclipse is covered in stickers (seriously lol) and that shit feels POWERFUL MANG

Addicted2Kouki · 03-19-2011, 12:55 AM

hahahahah fuckin castro.

03-16-2011, 10:57 PM	#1
SlideWise Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mo Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone happen to know how easy it is to dimple/bend orx header? fitment issuse... Well i thought i was one of the lucky ones who got a decent obx manifold until i turned hard right. The clearance between the steering knuckle (and the bolt that holds it to the rack) and the side of the manifold is really tight and when i turn hard right its enough to rub and cause a hard (to turn the wheel) spot in my steering. Not only does this annoy me but its dangerous to drive. So my question is how easy is it to dimple/bend/squash the obx manifold? I was hoping i might be able to get a big pair of channel locks on it and give it hell. If not any other ideas? Worst case ill pull it back out because ive got a BFH with its name on it. __________________ 91 Nissan 240 coupe / 93 Mazda RX7, LSX powered / 01 Jeep Wrangler

03-17-2011, 12:08 AM	#3
stephens14sr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TEXAS Age: 38 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vids of you trying to smash it with channel locks __________________ Full 2014 build progress www.handicapmafia.wordpress.com

03-17-2011, 12:33 PM	#6
Bryants95240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: alabama Age: 37 Posts: 668 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ballpeen hammer... __________________

03-17-2011, 12:42 AM	#4
Eramo323 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NORTH EAST LOS ANGELES Age: 36 Posts: 764 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	My obx headers on my old hatch rubbed against the steering knuckle till i finally got annoyed took it out and slightly bend it lol

03-17-2011, 09:47 AM	#5
dawagarage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 40 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	with the manifold installed i would: circle the area where the bolt is making contact, take out the manifold out and beat it with a hammer in that area.

03-17-2011, 07:47 PM	#9
90hatchie Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: yorktown hts ny Age: 36 Posts: 2,984 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	use a torch and apply heat to area give a few good wacks with a hammer boom

03-18-2011, 01:45 AM	#12
90hatchie Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: yorktown hts ny Age: 36 Posts: 2,984 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	yea dawg my eclipse is covered in stickers (seriously lol) and that shit feels POWERFUL MANG