Headers interfering with transmission linkage

[Analyst]

I have a '94 c1500 ext cab. I put Hooker Competition headers (2462HKR) on Blueprint 350. The headers fit great except I would have to drill a hole through the header to get the mechanical trans linkage to hook up. The Lokar rod linkage will not work either. I don't won't a floor shifter. I am willing to switch to shorty headers, but that's $300 + out the window. Any ideas on cable linkage? BTW the headers would work prefectly on '95 and up with the factory cable linkage. Thanks

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[Analyst]

The trans is a 4L60E

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

I have a brand new set of Stainless shorty headers for a TBI still in the box, I also have a '95 2500 2wd with the cable shifted 4L80 that would love a set of long tubes...
Hint hint


Very much like these:

For Chevy GMC 88-97 5.0L/5.7L 305 350 V8 Stainless Steel Exhaust Headers Truck | eBay

Fully mandrel bent tubes made of 16-gauge 304 stainless steel. OE style ball socket collector connects to factory exhaust head pipe. Material 304 Stainless Steel. Shorty design for power gain from idle to mid-range RPM.

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[Nad_Yvalhosert]

I can sweeten the pot. I also have one of these in my inventory.

JBA 2831SY: Y-Pipe 1988-1993 C/K Series Truck 5.7L - JEGS

Get the Best Performance with JBA Y-Pipe 1988-1993 C/K Series Truck 5.7L 2831SY parts at JEGS. Shop Now at the Guaranteed Lowest Price!

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[Erik the Awful]

Interesting, supposedly they fit. I'd call Hooker and ask what's up.

 

[Komet]

Some pictures of the interference would help.

 

[Scooterwrench]

Some pictures of the interference would help.

Yeah,more like he said!

 

[Analyst]

Sorry for the late response. Hopefully you can see the mounting points. I can't put the linkage in place without bending it.

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[Analyst]

@Nad_Yvalhosert I may be interested in that trade

 

[Komet]

Can you bend a new rod so it clearances over the header and then weld it to the original assembly? That's my initial idea.