ls exhaust manifold selection
06-02-2014, 10:17 AM
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ls exhaust manifold selection hi which ls exhaust manifold hugs the engine the most yet still dumps in the rear? I have the truck manifolds which could be made to work if they swept closer to the engine. I think if I angle milled the truck manifolds I could possibly get enough room but only want to go that route as a last resort. I also have the 04 gto manifolds but they dip too low. will the Camaro manifolds give me the room I need? see pics. tia
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06-02-2014, 10:35 AM
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I am trying to do an ls conversion on a 1957 Pontiac safari. right now its hitting the steering sector even when the engine is shifted 1 inch right in the frame. trying to find a manifold that will give me some more clearance.
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06-02-2014, 12:47 PM
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06-02-2014, 03:37 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...s-exhaust.html
I'm not sure if the Camaro ones are any tighter on the driver's side, but there's a picture in there if it helps at all.
I'm not sure if the Camaro ones are any tighter on the driver's side, but there's a picture in there if it helps at all.
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06-02-2014, 05:15 PM
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I sort of recall seeing someone post a pic of some
"block hugger" shorty headers, these were always a
popular thing for SBC swaps into older vehicles. But
I can't recall which subforum or how long ago, now.
Might find some help in the Conversions section?
"block hugger" shorty headers, these were always a
popular thing for SBC swaps into older vehicles. But
I can't recall which subforum or how long ago, now.
Might find some help in the Conversions section?
06-02-2014, 05:24 PM
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try these I used the 1997 Corvette "sheet metal" manifolds on my 1935 Ford...they clear my steering pretty well.
06-02-2014, 05:33 PM
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there is a special thread for Conversions? that's probably where I should be. maybe the moderator can move this thread over there.
06-04-2014, 09:15 PM
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F-body..(Camaro) manifolds are all I have ever used in all my swaps...they hug very close to the block, dump position is perfect for a lot of applications...
These photos are of F-body manifolds in a 1972 A-body chassis (Chevelle)...
06-05-2014, 10:00 AM
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Here are mine, after ceramic coating. A friend found them on eBay for me. Seller said that they were from a Cadillac CTS-V.
They are currently installed in my 1970 International Harvester Scout.
They are currently installed in my 1970 International Harvester Scout.
06-05-2014, 10:27 AM
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thanks but those wouldn't work. has to dump out the rear. I have ordered a set of ls3 Camaro manifolds. will have to see how it will work out once I get them mounted.
06-06-2014, 09:36 AM
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Sanderson makes a good variety of headers for LS motors, and they are great to work with. I ordered mine in plain steel then we modified the driver side to fit around the steering. Once done we sent them back for ceramic coating. They even provided scrap pieces to use while modding the header. They are so precise they do not even use a gasket between the header and the head, just sealer. I have had them on for 8 years and 30k miles and they still look great and no leaks. http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Chevrolet-LS1-Headers/