usetaboost

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Yes, another header question. Maybe I'm not using the right search werds but can't find an answer if these headers will fit an 83 with the stock t5 and clutch/bar configuration. I'm getting a decent deal (used of course) on the headers, y pipe, and hooker catback. Thought it would be a nice upgrade for 450 bucks if all I gotta do it mod the y pipe for 3 inch and hook it all up.

Firechicken82

I had both dons headers and edelbrock TES headers on my 82 and the clutch linkage had plenty of clearance. I would imagine you should have room. The 84-92 car still have the slave cylinder in that area so the headers should fit in that area w no problem. The part of the linkage w the adjusting rod was the closest to the headers and that still had lots of clearance. I know this isn't the definitive answer you were looking for but hopefully it helps. There's not a lot of mechanical linkages around anymore. I thought I was the last person on earth to swap to hydraulics!

usetaboost

iTrader: (1)

this car was all original when I got it home, aside from the "work" the engineer did to it before I got it. Took an entire weekend to straighten it out. I thought about converting to a hydraulic clutch but that won't be for a long time. Right now I just wanna make some simple upgrades to it and just have fun.

Firechicken82

Yeah, I totally hear that. There's nothing wrong w the mech linkage. Use it till you have a reason to swap. I put in a t56 so it was time. I'd try the headers/exhaust. I bet it fits w none to minimal issues.

usetaboost

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I'm gonna take a chance on it. The catback is beat up but I figure 450 for all of it isn't too out of line. Speaking of the mechanical linkage, ive been trying to find a new spring just to keep in the car in case the original ever breaks. I cant even find one let alone a part number.

Firechicken82

You probably could get one from a 70s car. Or just use a generic spring and bend it as needed.