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Old 12-17-2013, 01:46 PM
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Default AmericanRacingHeaders "LS Swap Headers Tech thread"...Camaro, Chevelle, Nova......???

We have a lot of new "LS SWAP" headers that are now in production.

1. GEN 1 Camaro 67-69
2. GEN 2 Camaro 70-81
3. Chevelle 64-77 (A-body)
4. C2/3 Corvette
5. G-body, NOW IN PRODUCTION JAN2014

Other(non GM)

1. Fox/Coyote swap
2. Fox LS swap
3. Datsun 240/260/280Z
4. BMW E36/46 LS1 swap

BBC/SBC headers for most classic GM muscle also available
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gotta get lunch, I'll update soon with pics
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Interested to see what the A-body look like. I'm hoping you have pictures of them in the car.
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This is good to know as I will be doing an A body swap soon. What mounting plates were used when making the headers?
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How about pics of GEN 2 Camaro. 1 7/8" Most people use 1" setback plates . Car-Shop brand is the norm IIRC. ANY pics showing Ground clearance? had..yada…yada…yadaaaa
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Well the 1xt Gen F-Body (Camaro/Firebird) include the 3rd Gen X-Body (Nova) ? or will there be a separate number for them. And as asked, what are they built around as far as mounts and location.


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Interested in the first gen camaro info. What they are made of , coated , non, coated, if any 1-3/4 to 1-7/8 stepped , pictures. Also what engine mounts and If known what do you set the engine angle at at mockup.

I am ready to buy . What is the part # and are they ready to ship. Price , are you doing any forum pricing with this post listing.
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only installed pics I will have will be the 2" headers in a Gbody, 87 Cutlass
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if anyone needs pics, i can email or text at this point

computer is not uploading for some reason
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Originally Posted by SteveDoten@ARH
We have a lot of new "LS SWAP" headers that are now in production.

1. GEN 1 Camaro 67-69
2. GEN 2 Camaro 70-81
3. Chevelle 64-77 (A-body)
4. C2/3 Corvette
5. G-body, currently in design/prototyping

Other(non GM)

1. Fox/Coyote swap
2. Fox LS swap
3. Datsun 240/260/280Z
4. BMW E36/46 LS1 swap

BBC/SBC headers for most classic GM muscle also available
Just so you know, I successfully used a set of Gen 1 Camaro headers (another brand than yours though) on my B-Body (1965-1970) Impala. You should test fit your Camaro headers in that body style (Impala, Biscayne, Bel Air). If they fit, BAM! You have a whole different product line to offer, without changing a thing.
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Originally Posted by superdave84
Just so you know, I successfully used a set of Gen 1 Camaro headers (another brand than yours though) on my B-Body (1965-1970) Impala. You should test fit your Camaro headers in that body style (Impala, Biscayne, Bel Air). If they fit, BAM! You have a whole different product line to offer, without changing a thing.
Dave, thanks for the info.

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I've got them on my 71 nova. 1 7/8". With Dirty Dingo mounts they fit great. I originally used the sliders from DD and they modified 2 tubes and were awesome to work with. NICK is a great guy to deal with. They tuck up great. The only thing I did do for a better look is hit them with some 320 and red scotch brite to get a brushed look. I may get the 2" after we get it up and lined out for the next step.
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Best Headers on the market hands down, and a great group of people to deal with!!!
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Ive sold many of these headers, and I can vouch for the fantastic quality of ARH's Products.

You can't go wrong!

Steve, keep me updated when those G-Body headers are out of prototype
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I have a set of 2" primary headers on my LS3 in my 1970 Chevelle....only thing I had to do to get them to fit was trim some fat off of the 4l80e.....

Very high quality headers!!!
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G-body Ls swap headers! Thank you. Not enough options around. What mounts are these being designed with? I'm in for some pics 817ftw@gmail.com
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TTT. Want to see those G-body pics and want to know that mounts need to be used.
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bczee, I'm running ARH 1 7/8" f-body headers in my nova with carshopinc standard mount plates. I only have a couple minor gripes:
1) One of the passenger-side primaries contacts my inner tie rod end. I can't run a zerk fitting because of it. This likely wouldn't be a problem with 1 3/4" primaries.
2) The O2 bungs are on the inside of the collectors. While this appears like it might've worked now that I'm installing a T56, there was nowhere near enough room to install the sensors with the 4L80e.
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2 G body's in the shop NOW.

Monte w/ LS and a Cutlass with the C5R motor.

We don't stop.........not even for pics, seriously though, follow us on facebook, my PC won't upload for some reason???

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Originally Posted by hookemdevils22
bczee, I'm running ARH 1 7/8" f-body headers in my nova with carshopinc standard mount plates. I only have a couple minor gripes:
1) One of the passenger-side primaries contacts my inner tie rod end. I can't run a zerk fitting because of it. This likely wouldn't be a problem with 1 3/4" primaries.
2) The O2 bungs are on the inside of the collectors. While this appears like it might've worked now that I'm installing a T56, there was nowhere near enough room to install the sensors with the 4L80e.
Ditto, I had the same thing and O2 bungs need to be on the outside or left till time of ordering.


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