Trying to install Stahl headers

[David]

I was part of that group buy on Stahl headers recently. I'm having trouble getting the headers to clear the transmission mount. You can see in this photo where it's hitting:



Here is the part I need to thin out:

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I think grinding this down is going to weaken it too much. Has anyone come up with a different solution ? I was thinking if the motor mounts were just a little thinner the header would clear the transmission. But I don't know if there is a way to drop the motor about 1/2". Not sure what to do here...

 

[DerSchwede]

I would try the aluminium trans mount from an E24 or even a E28 - although being thicker under the box, it's a bit thinner at the ends due to not having the s-profile.

The big advantage is that this mount also has two mounting points for trans rubbers which might be of interest if you have a 5-speed or upgraded engine...

Cheers
A

 

[David]

Thanks. Is this the part you are suggesting ? I found it on realoem for an E24.

 

[sfdon]

It's cast ....

 

[David]

Thanks Don. Want to sell me that part ?

 

[sfdon]

Thanks Don. Want to sell me that part ?

I think Ben is closer and I am heading out of town.
Talk to Ben or Carl - great guys.
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