I am working on a car for a friend. It is a crx with a b16a2 swap. I am trying to install a 4 into 1, 1 piece header. The problem is that it was hitting the front cross member (the one that attaches to frame rails and the control arms). So i removed it, now that the header is installed the cross member wil not go back on. what is the cure for this do i cut it? leave it off or is there an aftermarket one i can use to replace it.

thanks for the help

 

cut it

 

Cutting it is never recomended but alott of people do it because they are cheap, The proper way would be to use a stock header to clear it if you dont have the funds for an aftermarket Traction Bar/Crossmember, Then it will fit.

 

you said it's for a friends car right?
then it's safe for you to cut it

 

cutting wont be a problem, as long as you box it. Not just hack it up.

 

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2086326


DO IT!

 

thanks fellers that will work... I hope

 

cut it and take some 1/4 inch metal to box in around where you cut. worked for me

 

won't know til your friend wrecks, and then it's win-win for you...either it works and he survives, thanking you or he dies and never knows it was your fault. Enjoy your life of guilt





serious though, boxing will be fine as long as it's a small portion of the beam. I saw a show where they used some fraction as a max, if i could find it again I would give it to you.