I am not going to "beat your ass over this". It's not worth it. One question, when and how did you try to get a hold of me? I never received any texts, voicemails, or private messages from you. I want to be crystal clear when I say that I hide from NO ONE. Especially over a set of $70 headers. I wish you would have gotten a hold of me, I would have refunded your money before you tried "making" them fit. One more question, did you unbolt the motor mounts on either side to install them? I put a 454 big block in a 71 Chevelle over the weekend. The guy bought a set of 2"primary ceramic coated long tube headers with 3.5" collectors. I had to unbolt the driverside motor mount and remove the steering shaft to get the driver's side header in, which it did fit, without modifying the header itself. I eagerly await your reply to my questions.