IE street/track headers barely clearing idler arm - advice?

[Wah]

Just to update this thread, I spoke with IE and they didn't hesitate to send me out a replacement.  I asked them to send me one without ceramic coating and refund me the difference when they get the first one back and they were happy to do it.  We ended up still needing to make the replacement fit with a torch and hammer.  The clearance is still tighter than what you see in the photo after tightening down the rest of the IE stainless steel exhaust.  I'm hoping it is not an issue, but the header still sits really close to the idler arm bushing, so I am a little concerned about the heat. 

 

 

Edited December 7, 2020 by Wah