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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Hello I'm currently getting a 2003 ls1 5.3 350 put into a 75 nova.
My question, what type of exhaust and headers should I run?
The price is starting to get up there so keep that in mind.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know. It will be much appreciated.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Keep it cheap and run stock manifolds from the truck motor or a car motor. On a side note I'm a big fan of the 4th gen Novas so post pics when you can
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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pix of the nova or GTFO here

I used to have a 76 and I just want to see yours
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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i have a 73 and im ordering shoenfeld headers for mine off road headers but they work fine. are u keeping it fi or u going carb?
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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I have a (slow) 71' Nova project going.. link in my sig

Have you checked your hood clearance around the Truck Alternator setup ?.. might be some contact... !?

I would recommend the 4th gen or 5th gen F-Body.. They should work out well and are cheap.

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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Just started mocking my 78 up this past weekend. I'm using Pacesetter 4th gen f-body camaro headers, they have plenty of clearance.
I have some picture in my build thread.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...t56-build.html
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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I have some S&S headers in my 77 that were actually built for my 64 Nova with a Heidts front clip and an LS engine, but they fit my disco Nova like a glove. Unfortunatly S&S went out of business a couple years ago. It's a damn shame too, these are the nicest headers I've ever owned. Next swap I do I'm just running stock manifolds. Clearly big power can be made with them.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Yeah i got some pacesetter headers, and a pypes exhaust system. The hood clears fine, but I still might put a hood scoop on it.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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