71ANTICARB

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Ok so I am considering trying some fbody ls1 headers on my 71 chevelle. Has anyone done this, will it work? I am only planning on keeping them on there for about a year then swapping over to a turbo setup so it’s kinda hard to justify spending the $650-1000 on a set of swap headers. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

bozzhawg

I used $519 edelbrock 1 3/4 - 1 7/8 ......stepped headers ... 69 chevelle

71ANTICARB

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Yeah I'm thinkin like $150 for some ebay specials

chevellepowered

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yes they are redicoulis exspensive..i dont understand why you can buy some new bbc headers full lenght for bout 175 brand new..but ls1 swap headers least exspensive ive seen is 450ish.. thats a crime!!!!. there is a thread on here some one used some f-body full lenght headers and they worked..im wanting to do that my self..

bozzhawg

The same reason they are charging $9000 for the LSX454
The same reason they are charging $8000+ to rebuild a SBC with no electronics fatored in..... Supply and demand.... Its still a SBC....

At least you still can get the LQ's at a junk yard for $800-$1500

But try to build a SBC 406 and a LSX 402(aside the electronics) the price will be inflated on the LSX 402..... But I love my LS2.....

The price is what it is beacuse they can get it..... sad to say...

Bullitt4110

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You think thats bad try buying a set of C5/C6 headers....

chevellepowered

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haha i dont even wana hear the prices on those..lol.. 1500 bucks or so.. some company should step up and build a cheap set of headers long tube... 250 or less.. is reasonable,, they build f-body headers for cheap... depends on brand and materail used.

MeanYellowZ

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not impressed with the Edelbrock headers over here. Two sets for two different 72 Chevelle's using the correct mounts and each header contacted the frame and needed modified. The drivers side also doesn't clear the Autokraft oil pan....wonderful.

claytonisbob

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I think I got my Hooker Super Comp long tubes, ceramic coated for $600 at summit with a coupon code. Yeah, it sucks they're more expensive than say SBC headers of the same type... but you know, these headers are for a combination that never existed from the factory. I'm just glad they exist at all.

The Hookers fit great for me btw using Edelbrock conversion mounts, frame mounts set 1" back (just re-drilled the holes and bolted them back up), and an f-body pan. They are nice and tight to my floors, but not too tight. Great ground clearance ect... you're just not going to get that with a cheaper set of headers. You're paying for the R&D. SBC headers for a A-body has been done a billion times, heck yeah they're going to be cheaper.

thunderstruck507

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Doug's Headers here

driver side contacts steering shaft and comes close to brake lines, passenger side was pretty good...

would rather try the stainless edelbrocks

bozzhawg

I heard most headers are actually made by the same factories, just shipped to different companies... I don't know how true it is... They are making a killing though do the demand and limited options......And the late model guys have been getting raped by Kooks, etc...$1200... The motor I got came with Kooks headers, yes I know I tried but they would not fit, so I sold the $1200 headers for $650 in less than 8 hrs on craigslist... Then I had loot for my digital dash....HA HA

The bad side oof the Eddy's they fit close on the crossmeber on the driver side, barely clearing... But they seal well... The bolts are still locked tight on the heads, none are loose, 2000 miles later....