[NC_John]

Originally Posted by BaroneDog

Looks like I will likely be doing exactly what you an CaptainFab recommended. Last night, when test fitting my Throley headers, I noticed that the drivers side header collector points directly towards the stock crossmemeber. There is no way I can use those headers with the stock crossmemember still in place, so I guess it is coming out! I might start by just cutting it out flush like CaptainFab mentioned.

Thanks for the advice guys!

You don't need to cut it flush. I used an angle grinder and a dremel on the rivets and got it out. I did have to cut it nearly in half and use a 3 lb sledge hammer to actually get it out of the frame though.