Downpipe VS Cab-Seam

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Nov 1, 2013 | 09:08 PM

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Downpipe VS Cab-Seam

Getting ready to put the turboed 7.3 into the '85, this weekend I hope.

I've read turbo installation instructions that say to flatten the cab seam on the right side over to make room for the down pipe. Obviously this is something to tackle now that the old engine's out. But where to begin and stop? And is this even an issue for the '83 to '86 generation? I still have my engine bay insulation intact and would like to leave it if I can. I can not see a seem, but it could be hiding under the insulation.

Thanks for any input!

Nov 1, 2013 | 10:45 PM

airdale94

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Pretty sure it's the 87 and up body style. But not positive.

Nov 1, 2013 | 11:39 PM

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What I did?....... Grabbed the biggest bar I could find, and pry'ed against the bellhousing til it cleared enough... You'd be surprised how much the tranny tunnel flexes.....

Nov 1, 2013 | 11:46 PM

hairyboxnoogle

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Should be a seam where the floorpan and the firewall meet up

Nov 2, 2013 | 07:06 AM

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you do not have to flatten the seam, it just makes things easier if you do.

Nov 2, 2013 | 08:29 AM