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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Has anyone successfully put 4th gen f-body headers into a 68-72 A-body? If so I'd be very interested to hear what was done
I will be doing this in the next couple weeks, did a trial fit and it doesn't look like it will be too bad
(69 gto/5.3/2002 camaro longtubes.. hooker i think, will have to check)
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Hey Matt,
Let me know how this works out. i'm dropping an LY6 into a 69 GTO and can get a set of F-body longtubes cheap. Very interested to see if this works
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Originally Posted by firehawk68mcleod
which headers should i buy for my 68 camaro LS2 swap.... anyone have any used
I have the Dynatechs. 1 7/8" primaries, ceramic coated, excellent hardware and gaskets, fit my 69 Camaro perfect all for $425 shipped.

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Even the oxygen sensors are moved to a 45 degree angle to avoid clearance issues. The only hold back is the numbers 5 and 7 plug wires will need to have an adjustable ends put on them. I bought MSD's set for $6. It comes with a pair for that.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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I ended up going with the original dougs headers .. does anyonw have any expierance with them.. i got them from ricks first gen camaros
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Originally Posted by borrone821
Hey Matt,
Let me know how this works out. i'm dropping an LY6 into a 69 GTO and can get a set of F-body longtubes cheap. Very interested to see if this works
will do, and its gotta be reasonably soon, countdown to power tour is on!
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by borrone821
Has anyone successfully put 4th gen f-body headers into a 68-72 A-body? If so I'd be very interested to hear what was done
I am using pacesetters for a 4th gen in my 71 chevelle. Fit like they were made for it. The only thing that is kinda funky is the driver's side collector is turned out but that shouldn't be a problem. My engine is set very far back. If it is farther forward the passenger side header may contact the lower control arm mount.
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Originally Posted by tsnow678
I have the Dynatechs. 1 7/8" primaries, ceramic coated, excellent hardware and gaskets, fit my 69 Camaro perfect all for $425 shipped.

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Even the oxygen sensors are moved to a 45 degree angle to avoid clearance issues. The only hold back is the numbers 5 and 7 plug wires will need to have an adjustable ends put on them. I bought MSD's set for $6. It comes with a pair for that.
Put them in my 67 ls swap they hang WAY..WAY to LOW 2.5'' to low

I'm using ats motor mounts and the ats t56 mount ... They look good but to low and they leak at the gaskets all ready ... FOR SALE CHEAP..
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Old May 31, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by firehawk68mcleod
I ended up going with the original dougs headers .. does anyonw have any expierance with them.. i got them from ricks first gen camaros
I used them on a boat...here is a pic.




BTW - these headers are now for sale, if anyone is interested.
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I used street and performance motor plates with stainless works headers,fit like a glove!!
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I used street and performance motor plates with stainless works headers,fit like a glove!!

Thanks!!

Never had any issues with our headers not working, unless you have a plate that locates the engine in a different location than the S&P mounts.

Heres a pic if you are unfamiliar with the headers - Part # CALS1SB:
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