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Old 04-15-2011, 12:20 AM
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i was able to use 2010 camaro exhaust manifolds and they fit great.. I figured if the stock manifolds fit then so will these

http://www.amazon.com/PaceSetter-70-.../dp/B003X6FUVW

headers for a LSX swap might only be 210 bucks now...

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Excellent, looks like those headers would make great turbo manifolds also
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What k member are you using?
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looks like it could be the AJE to me from what i see. Foxbody 4.8 can we get a couple more shots at different angels please, im curious where the steering shaft comes out of the firewall the clearence there and just atop of the steering shaft.
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More pics, more pics, more pics!!!!!!
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Yes i can shot some more pics tomorrow.. car is at the shop i work at. you want pics directly over the steering column where the shaft and column meet? I did a manual steering conversion on my fox while doing this lsx swap and i do need a different steering shaft... thinking of modifying the shaft thats for the Power steering
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looks like a 4cyl steering shaft. i have the same problem mines about an inch too short and i read that the 4cyl cars had shorter shafts then 5.0 cars.
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
looks like a 4cyl steering shaft. i have the same problem mines about an inch too short and i read that the 4cyl cars had shorter shafts then 5.0 cars.
Wow.. learn something new everyday..

ordered a stock manual steering shaft, will be here soon for a final test fit
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Yes please ,Im concerned about clearence arout the steering shaft where my Clutch master comes out. Also how the exit, more pics the better. FYI I just did the manual steering to and bought the Flaming river shaft, it has alot of adjustablity as far as length and is a very nicely built unit, though pricey I will admit. I love it that we have an option over the Kooks and Dynatech headers possibly.




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Yes i can shot some more pics tomorrow.. car is at the shop i work at. you want pics directly over the steering column where the shaft and column meet? I did a manual steering conversion on my fox while doing this lsx swap and i do need a different steering shaft... thinking of modifying the shaft thats for the Power steering
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going to remove the heat shield and i believe there will be plenty of room... we will se soon my manual steering shaft is on the way.. hopefully friday i will have it installed and i will know for sure if these manifolds will fit
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I think the manifolds will work, barely. That being said, I'd be awfully shocked if the tube headers clear the shaft, perhaps with some primary dimpling but who wants shitty looking dented up headers?
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Honestly I cant tell crap what they are hitting in the pics, is it near the ujoint area or on the shaft. Loose the heat shields and break out the grinder
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its not hitting anything.. But its also not bolteed on to the column because the shaft is to short.. once i have the right shaft i will know for sure if if these will work.. being the shaft is to short makes me think fitment will only get better with the right steering shaft
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Originally Posted by RATBOX
I think the manifolds will work, barely. That being said, I'd be awfully shocked if the tube headers clear the shaft, perhaps with some primary dimpling but who wants shitty looking dented up headers?

I would dimple a set of headers if it saves me $400.00!
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These work on 94-04 stangs as well when using a modified 4.6 mount.

Yes. They DO work great for boosted applications also....
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they clear 100 PERCENT i took off the heat shield and it has about 1/2 inch of clearance.. these will work great for someone on a budget...

started a new project... cutting up a stock truck pan to make it work
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why not use cheap 5.0 long tubes and hack the flange off?
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Because that is a lot of thin metal welding/fabrication and might scare some people..Im glad we have an alternative now to the expensive choices.



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why not use cheap 5.0 long tubes and hack the flange off?
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Wish I could Tig, I would have done that for sure, My 120 Mig welder just doesnt seem to like aluminum


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they clear 100 PERCENT i took off the heat shield and it has about 1/2 inch of clearance.. these will work great for someone on a budget...

started a new project... cutting up a stock truck pan to make it work
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I cant tig ether i just know the right people.. I could have cut up stock 5.0L headers or even bought 351w headers... but with these i bolt them on and im done.. oh and they cost me nothing...


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