89 hb + b18a1 + dc 4-1 header = bad!!

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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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i have a 89 civic with a b18a1 and i got a d4-1 header for free (i know i should use a 4-2-1 header for non vtec) and i tried to put it on and it dosen't clear the front cross member at the bottom... what can i do... If i cut a support a lil bit i think that it will damage the support of the car... Please help!

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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:54 AM
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a sledge hammer should do the trick....take the crossmember outta the car first though
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Cut the support.. It's fine.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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R U sure!!!
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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tigard eh... may 11th.. spokane washington.. race/show... SRP(spokane raceway park).. gates open at 3pm.. goes till 3am.. going to be fast cars there.. would like you to bring all your friends and all your friends friends.. etc... and yea... cut that ****
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:07 AM
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okay when i get home today im going to cut it
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:20 AM
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bang your cross member like a cheap ***** begging for more... Jason where them boobies at?
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:24 AM
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I think you're getting a little too attached to the boobies....but I'll post em anyway

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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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Jason I love em.. its an addiction.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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bang your cross member like a cheap ***** begging for more... Jason where them boobies at?
haha
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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Everyone always says to hit it with a sledgehammer. Doesn't anyone cut slits on each side with a hacksaw first? You can then hit the member down ALOT easier. Cut the slits on each side of where the header will hit. That way, people won't be so worried about bending the crossmember (which is what most people seem to be worried about). IMO, Overkll
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