TURBO BUICK

iTrader: (1)

jlcustomz, If you are looking for just 3" tailpipes you might want to check with Torque Tech in Valdosta, Ga. I bought a set of 3" mandrel bent tailpipes from them for my 87 Buick T-Type but I don't have them installed because of the jerking around that Hedman is giving me on the problem I am having with the BRP designed headers that are manufactured by Hedman. They have had my right side header since JULY 7th. I repeat JULY 7th. Torque Tech might have what you need but not in Stainless Steel. Rich

jlcustomz

Thanks Rich, will keep that as an option. May just get a few take off truck factory tail pipes & cut into what I need, since I have my custom wrap around / tuck up & turn into 4 c-7 vette looking tailpipes to connect back into.


I've heard several too many complaints on brp/headman headers to recommend them to anyone. Had a set of hooker super comps years ago for a factory v-8 chevy Monza that turned spark plug changing from a pain with the factory manifolds into easy with headers, so Hooker gets my header fitment vote.

Recommended a couple more people this weekend look into the hooker g-body system. Bout damn time someone has a complete setup. For someone with good skills, doing a swap cheaper with more labor still may not be be too bad of a thing to do, but for everybody else, a little less confusion is in order.

Toddoky

I figured I post this attachment for guys to help you fully understand what is available to you from Hooker for swapping an LS into a G-body. This document brings into full view the amount of options you have.

On a side note, the crossmembers began shipping last week, so those that have ordered them will receive them shortly. The 1-3/4" long tubes are making it onto the shelf now.

clean8485

Thanks very much for posting that link Toddoky. Its good to see all of the available parts on one document, and it does help to fill in the blanks.

Toddoky

No problem, I'm glad it helps paint a clearer picture.

HOTSIX

Toddoky - does Holley sell a Corvette crank pulley?

I saw the PS pulley and tensioner assembly on the site but no Corvette crank pulley. Do you have a GM part number from the one you used with this build or are there any plans for Holley to sell one to make it complete?

Ive got a truck 6.0L with a truck pulley so I will certainly have to change it in order to make everything line up Corvette style like your install.

mOtOrHeAd MiKe

iTrader: (8)

Well this will greatly simplify my next swap; thanks!

Toddoky

We do not sell crank pulleys as of this moment, so you'll have to find another source for that part. Glad to hear you've got a game plan worked out.

HOTSIX

Ok thx...I'll figure that part out.

Just ordered the mounts, X-Member and accessory drive set complete with alt, and PS pump/pulley and bracket! Jacked to get these parts and get rolling on my swap!

This stuff is currently on sale at Summit so I saved $120 total.

BanditDave

iTrader: (11)

Alrighty! Ordered up the 302-2 pan, engine mounts, trans crossmember and associated brackets for the 4L80e today...VERY good deals on this stuff currently. Will be ordering the 1 7/8" longtubes in a couple weeks since I am officially broke from the holidays...got a bonus check coming then as well!

I'll post up pics as the parts arrive!!!

BanditDave

iTrader: (11)

Couldn't wait...ordered the 1 7/8" headers today! Couldn't pass up he deal!!!

BanditDave

iTrader: (11)

Toddoky, any word on the 302-2 pans and the stainless 1 7/8" long tubes? Summit told me pan was on back order and no update on the long tubes for a while.

Thanks!

Toddoky

I'll look into it in the morning and see if I can find out anything for you regarding dates.

Gunnar_85ss

I was also curious about a timeline for the 1 7/8" stainless headers, as summit just keeps asking for confirmation if I'd like to keep my order placed. well duh lol

samckitt

iTrader: (5)

Relative to the location of the stock engine, where is the LS engine placed using the 12643HKR mounts? I ask because I have exhaust & driveshaft for 1" setback configuration & would prefer to keep that.
Thanks

Toddoky

My best guess on the forward relocation of the transmission/engine mating surface would be 1/4" to 3/8". We used the engine mounting brackets to swap LS engine/TH350 combos into two A-body wagons during the engine swap challenge at last year's LS Fest and we reused the stock crossmembers and driveshafts with them both. That's not to say that the yoke protrusion into the trans tailshafts was ideal, as it was not checked too closely at the time due to the temporary nature of the assemblies.

BanditDave

iTrader: (11)

Sorry for being a PITA, but any luck on this? Able to get a ship date on the oil pan from Summit but afraid they may not stick (January 16th ship). No info on Header Shipment though (but they did take my money which usually means things shipped according to them )

I have 4 boxes coming from UPS today...all related to this stuff. Hoping they sent the headers in there and just didn't tell me.

Dave

clean8485

Looking forward to photos of the parts when they arrive.

86slicksilverss

I ordered my headers on November 21 and the exhaust on December 18. Still no word on when they may arrive . I have received my oil pan, mounts, and crossmember .

BanditDave

iTrader: (11)

Absolutely, I'll be updating this thread and my Cutlass thread. Probably in the Gbody Swap thread as well.

I hear ya man...bummed out as it sounded like they are ready to go from this thread. Hoping Todd will be able to shed some light. I need the oil pan worse than the headers at this point so when I pull the engine and replace it, I can stab it back in. Its 8 degrees out now so I am not in a huge rush...just annoyed they took my money with no delivery date mentioned.

Dave