Does anybody know which of the various LSX exhaust manifolds would fit this application? I have a pair of LS 7 manifolds that look like they won't fit due to the fact they don't exit far enough to the rear. My build is a mild convertible and I am not sure I want to go the header route.

This might also make a good A body sticky like the oil pans for those that would like another option other than headers.

 

Do they look like these? These are LS6 Vette/Escalade driver side manifold. Thought they would fit my Nove w/clip but it doesn't sweep back fast enough to clear the steering shaft going to the rack. -Bob

 

I believe F-body manifolds will work in an A-body. If no manifold options exist, Edelbrock makes very nice stainless headers for the swap. I have more details on them in my build thread. Link in sig.

The manifolds pictured above are from a C5 and will not work in an A-body.

Andrew

 

The manifolds in the pictures are for 2005-06 C5-C6 Corvette's. They look like they do not exit far enough to the rear and will conflict with the crossmember. I would just like to consider a lower cost option than the Edelbrock kit, but it is certainly the easiest solution. I looked at some F body manifolds that were on Ebay for sale and it looked like they would work, but you never know.

Andrew, I have been through your post many times and the quality of your work is impressive. I saw that you used the Edelbrock app's and it does look good. I am installng this in a 'vert and it will be a mild set up, so I don't think the headers will be a big plus, although they are just so damn cool!

 

Anyone successfully use the ls1 camaro exhaust manifolds? I too would love to use the whole Edelbrock system but $1300 from front to back is awful steep...

 

Have you looked at the '05? GTO manifolds. I have a pair that I bought to use in my street rod, but I wound up using a set of the LS6 (ZO6) ones that are pictured. The GTO's are similar but look to be swept back more. If you can't find a picture, I can take a picture and post it. By the way, they are for sale if you are interested, hah..hah

 

Your best bet is the F-Body.. as many of the other (vette and truck) don't position the exit in the correct location.

The Vette are too far forward and cause contact with the Cross Member. The Truck are to far rearward and might be too wide and hit the frames. I am not sure of the GTO.. I have not look to compare those.

IMO.. the F-Body manifolds are the best fit for a A-Body, F-Body and X-Body swaps.

 

These are F body manifolds. you can see that the pipe is swept back and exits as far back as possible. I think this is the only one I have seen so far that would work.

 

Post a pic if you would. Thanks. -Bob

 

If you get the earlier ones 98/99 they are made out of Stainless steel instead of being made from cast iron and you can cut the flanges off and weld extensions on them to move your connection further down That's what I'm doing for my S10 swaps. You can even put a bend in your extension to make your coupling underneath

 

if you find that the Ls2 manifolds will work for you, i have some for sale, cheap.

 

Here are the pics of the 'o5 GTO manifolds. They are in excellent shape, except one of the little bolts (6MM?) on the heat shield is missing. If anyone can use them, I would take a $100.00 shipped to the lower 48. And, at that, I'm just trying to get most of my money back.

 

Thanks for the compliments. The headers will probably add 10-15RWHP. Then also look nicer than the manifolds in my opinion. And the Edelbrock headers fit very well.

C5 and C6 manifolds are different. The ones posted earlier are C5. The little short ones that dump in the middle are C6.

Andrew

 

x2 f body manifolds fit damn near anything.

 

GTO manifolds def dont work in A-body...trust me

 

i read on another post 2 people had issue with Edelbrock headers hitting the oil cooler blockoff on the drivers side of block (right by oil filter) they did some grinding to the plate. They said they used factory manifold gaskets
Edelbrock still what Im planning to use and Jegs header back 3"kit without mufflers for 200 area. u can get 2.5" pipe too

 

My understanding is that G8 manifolds fit where a lot of others don't. Miatas, for one.