Header install problem

[Steve97T/A]

I have installed SLP shorty headers on my 97 T/A (LT1). One of the heater lines is aluminum and is not a problem. The other heater hose almost touches (1/8" of clearance!) on the passenger side header. I put heat shield around it, but that is scorching. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix it?

[SteveH'95Formula]

You might try bending away from the header and wraping the heater hose in high temp header wrap.

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

Call SLP on it...I had the same problem. They're aware of the problem and they should tell you the same thing Steve said.

[Steve97T/A]

Is that what you did to fix it? I was thinking of replacing it with a piece of aluminum tube.

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

I reread your post....sorry, I thought the aluminum pipe was the problem. I got it backwords. Still call SLP and they'll tell you what to do. I had 2 aluminum pipes and not the rubber hose. Some cars have 1 aluminum and 1 rubber, others have 2 aluminum. I can't remember what they said about the 1 rubber hose since I didn't have to worry about it at the time.

[Stealth Performance]

get FLP Long Tubes

[Steve97T/A]

I've talked to SLP before without having much luck. I tried again and SLP said to re-route the hose above the airbox...I've done that but haven't driven it yet. Looks like it should solve the problem. Thanks for the help!
BTW I would like to use long tubes, but want to stay emissions legal.

[Stealth Performance]

I had the LT1 headers on my car for 2 days and burned to sets of plugs wires…So I took them off sent them to the garbage can and bought FLP Long Tubes .
SLP Headers are Nice on the LS1 …But the lt1’ headers are a Big Downer



u will see litte HP gain with the slp's also ..... on 97's