Orbit-Zzz 84 Z31 AE Project (Warning - tons of pics)

Discussion in 'Member's Garage' started by Orbit-Zzz, Aug 3, 2010.

  1. lucasy

    lucasy New Member

    Hi mate,

    Just found this thread.
    My AE is going though a very similar rebuild at the moment, tho mine is getting the body and paint done as well!
    in regards to the headers, i assume you got them from MSA in the states, did you have any issues with the fit? i was wondering if the headers from the states would fit right hand drive cars, wasn't sure if the location of the steering column meant that they were slight different.

    cheers
     
  2. Instamatic

    Instamatic Active Member

    What is this I don't even
     
  3. Orbit-Zzz

    Orbit-Zzz New Member

    Small Update

    Hey guys. I did end up replacing the gaskets and used a some Hylomar.
    Its been running well. Although still not on the road.

    The headers do hit the bell tower (just, but this would also happen on a left hand drive) and interfear with the steering column slightly. Once driveable I'll take it to an exhaust shop to see if they can bend them a bit.

    At the moment I'm waiting for the weather to cool so I can work outside. Its all stripped waiting to be transplanted into a better condition shell that awaits sanding and paint (when its cooler outside on the weekends). :)
     
  4. Orbit-Zzz

    Orbit-Zzz New Member

    Hey, sorry for the extremely late reply. Yes the headers do clash with the steering column a bit, havent got it sorted yet, project is still slow moving...hopefully soon I'll have it done. Not sure what I'm gonna do, will see what my mechanic says when I take it in in a couple of weeks, possibly need to bend the headers or re-jig the column somehow. The headers also rests on the bell housing but that would happen in a left hand drive car too...
     

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