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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Just got my 5.3 and trans. Ordered my wiring harness and fuel pump kit from
B P AUTOMOTIVE. I JUST NEED SOME HELP WITH HEADERS. What is the best
headers for g body. I have looked all of them but i can't pick the one i wont
can you guy help me. I need to get some soon i'm ready to start.

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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Regarding brand? Size? What is your budget? Pacesetters are awesome headers for the money and that goes also for TSPs steinless long tube headers. As far as size goes, ill go with some 1 7/8s
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5.3l doesn't have enough in it to properly utilize a 1 7/8" Header.

I have the BRP/Heddman ones on my 84 SS..1 7/8" Primary. Using the standard SBC->LS Adapter plates they fit like a champ..clear everything by like 1/8".



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cool i'll have a set in about a week. i'm working in MS. right nowso as soon as i get it in i'll post the swap.
Thanks sweet SS.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Thanks. I'd get a 1 3/4" for your build..with a 2.5" Collector, and run dual exhaust.
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I used f body headers...
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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I got some on the way. You guys rock. I will post the swap as soon as i get started.i'm getting 3" x pipeand pipe on the way. We have a full fab shop. We are making the mounts and a new tran mount made now. The guys in the shop needed the work.And they can make anything. My swap is around about $2200 in my pocket. 5.3 and trans $1000 ready to go in. BP setted you up with the harness and pcm. I think i;m doing good.
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The air box is sweet. I;m making one for my olds. I work for a glass com.i;ll post my air box so you can see it mybe you can give me alittle feedback on it
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I cant find them now but I saw a couple threads a while ago where some people used the ebay headers. Can anyone tell me how they fit in a g-body & do all regular f-body headers have have that little bend on the drivers side header where it kinda goes towards the frame??
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Yes you can use f body i read on here. some of the guys say they work but if you how a column shifter the driver header hits the shifter rod.
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The air box is sweet. I;m making one for my olds. I work for a glass com.i;ll post my air box so you can see it mybe you can give me alittle feedback on it
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Air Box..as in the HVAC Box?
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Originally Posted by 442 old
Yes you can use f body i read on here. some of the guys say they work but if you how a column shifter the driver header hits the shifter rod.
ok. I have a B&M so I should be cool. Thanks!
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