BDE Gen 3 Installation

[btreaves]

I installed my new BDE Gen 3 exhaust system over the weekend and everything looks great. The only problem I'm having is bending the oil cooler line away from header pipe #1 (clutch side). I'm guessing that you're suppose to bend it down correct? I am concerned that I may crack the line so I haven't bent it yet. Can anyone give me any advice on how & where to bend it? The instructions are kinda vague and I don't wanna screw it up...Right now the metal part of the oil line is up against the header pipe.

Thanks!

 

[Haywood]

Support the cooler (very important!), and push the line with your right hand.. I found it stubborn, probably because a) I didn't want to be too agressive, and b) I'm weak!. If I remember correctly, 1/16" gap is all that's required.

 

[Johnnycheese]

yes be careful this is why I don't like this pipe also the #4 header will sometime rest on the oil pipe use heat deflection matireal

 

[fstbusa]

whatever you do, DO NOT use the oil cooler as something to pry on.... I thought about it and bumped it with a channel lock and poked a hole in it.

I did mine with a channel lock squeezing lengthwise on the line and twisting it.

 

[ksheldon]

I had a clearance issue with my Muzzy pipe too and I carefully applied pressure on the line coming out of the oil cooler until I had enough clearance to make me happy - steady even pressure just using my hands and it worked great.

You might also PM Bullet Train - he has the Gen 3 and he documented his install on the board and he talked about bending the oil line for clearance.

Kent

 

[roadczar]

You might also PM Bullet Train - he has the Gen 3 and he documented his install on the board and he talked about bending the oil line for clearance.

Kent

Does anyone have a link to this?