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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Geting ready to do a LS1 swap into a 87 Monte SS. I know some have said the F body headers work with some mods, I was wondering if anyone had tried GTO headers?? They don't turn out like the F body headers do, but I assume otherwise they are the same.

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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The biggest issue with the GTO LT's is going to be the way they are routed around the steering rack. I can take a moment tomorrow and take my GTO headers and try and fit them in my '87 SS out back of the shop and see. But I don't have an engine block and mounts to go by.
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I used Fbody shorty headers. Plenty of room.
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My question is drop mounts, I would like to lower the motor about 2 inches?
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F Body Pacesetters here for an 87 MonteSS,had to mod one tube though.
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I'll have to take another look at the GTO headers as I was not aware of problems with the steering rack.

Not really interested in shorties.

Only thing I don't like about the F body headers is the driver side one not pointing straight.

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Pacesetter on the left, Kooks on the right. Kooks is a far better header. But the Pacesetters are cheap and have a tighter tube design around the rack. Which may make it better for the G-body.

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http://www.brphotrods.com/78-88%20G-...20Hedders.html

I know these ones fit, though kinda expensive, easy and direct bolt up. Good luck
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Originally Posted by lsxmalibu
I used Fbody shorty headers. Plenty of room.
What kind of mounts are you using?
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Originally Posted by blubaldmontess
http://www.brphotrods.com/78-88%20G-...20Hedders.html

I know these ones fit, though kinda expensive, easy and direct bolt up. Good luck
These are the same that I have...with their mounts, of course.
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