48-57 chevy trucks with LS engines???
07-11-2022, 07:00 PM
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07-24-2022, 09:17 AM
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@Chesk I'm a newbie here, in the planning stages of putting a 4.8/4l60E in my '54 3600. The 3600 frames are different in the rear half of the frame, but the front is nearly identical to the 1/2 tons. I've got a couple questions for you if you don't mind.
1) What headers/exhaust manifolds are you running?
2) Do you have any detailed pictures of the steering column area? (preferably a front view showing header clearance to steering box area)
I'm attempting to keep my truck on stock suspension/ride height, and would LIKE to keep the stock steering column, but this seems to be a major sticking point with v8 swaps. I'm not totally opposed to the Saginaw power steering box, but then that means modifying the steering column, etc, and I'd /prefer/ to find a header solution that lets me keep the stock column/box. It looks like from your pictures that your headers may clear the driver side frame rail by enough to make that possible. Appreciate any additional info you could provide!
1) What headers/exhaust manifolds are you running?
2) Do you have any detailed pictures of the steering column area? (preferably a front view showing header clearance to steering box area)
I'm attempting to keep my truck on stock suspension/ride height, and would LIKE to keep the stock steering column, but this seems to be a major sticking point with v8 swaps. I'm not totally opposed to the Saginaw power steering box, but then that means modifying the steering column, etc, and I'd /prefer/ to find a header solution that lets me keep the stock column/box. It looks like from your pictures that your headers may clear the driver side frame rail by enough to make that possible. Appreciate any additional info you could provide!
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Fitz57 (08-04-2022)
07-24-2022, 10:38 AM
#65
@Chesk I'm a newbie here, in the planning stages of putting a 4.8/4l60E in my '54 3600. The 3600 frames are different in the rear half of the frame, but the front is nearly identical to the 1/2 tons. I've got a couple questions for you if you don't mind.
1) What headers/exhaust manifolds are you running?
2) Do you have any detailed pictures of the steering column area? (preferably a front view showing header clearance to steering box area)
I'm attempting to keep my truck on stock suspension/ride height, and would LIKE to keep the stock steering column, but this seems to be a major sticking point with v8 swaps. I'm not totally opposed to the Saginaw power steering box, but then that means modifying the steering column, etc, and I'd /prefer/ to find a header solution that lets me keep the stock column/box. It looks like from your pictures that your headers may clear the driver side frame rail by enough to make that possible. Appreciate any additional info you could provide!
1) What headers/exhaust manifolds are you running?
2) Do you have any detailed pictures of the steering column area? (preferably a front view showing header clearance to steering box area)
I'm attempting to keep my truck on stock suspension/ride height, and would LIKE to keep the stock steering column, but this seems to be a major sticking point with v8 swaps. I'm not totally opposed to the Saginaw power steering box, but then that means modifying the steering column, etc, and I'd /prefer/ to find a header solution that lets me keep the stock column/box. It looks like from your pictures that your headers may clear the driver side frame rail by enough to make that possible. Appreciate any additional info you could provide!
1.... I used the stock headers from the lm7 engine, I just modified them
2..... I installed a helix independent front suspension
I separated the flange of the tubes from the headers and re-welded with the tubes more inclined towards the engine to fit in the frame. I also made a small notch in the header where the steering column axis is
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BLSully (07-24-2022)
07-24-2022, 10:50 AM
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What a great response! And that's a genius solution. I'm definitely interested in low buck solutions and the angle alteration is the perfect application of that strategy. Appreciate your pictures! I'll exploring this route for sure.
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Chesk (07-24-2022)
07-24-2022, 11:18 AM
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Any questions just ask me, I'm always willing to help.
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