New Hooker 73-87 GM truck LS swap system preview
02-19-2015, 11:41 AM
#101
Toddoky for everyone following this thread can you break down a general timeline of availability of these parts? I waited on hold for an hour yesterday with Holley's tech line only to be told that they wished these parts had never been advertised on the internet so soon and that they have no information on the parts, and no idea when they would make it into production. What are we to believe? Can you clarify and or peg a REAL timeline for those of us waiting on these parts to finish projects?
The guys in Holley Tech service are quite knowledgeable, but can only provide information that pertain to parts that are already released in our system, so you the only way you are going to get info on the products you see featured in these threads is by posting a question here or sending me a PM.
As to your specific questions, the engine brackets are already available as part number 12612HKR, the headers should start hitting the shelf in the next couple of weeks, the crossmember will be a minimum of 30 days until you see it become available and the exhaust systems will hit the shelf last in about 45 days. For those planning a springtime build this release schedule should work out great.
02-19-2015, 02:52 PM
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I think everyone is just a little antsy to get this stuff and it keeps getting pushed further back. The headers were said to come out in 1-2 weeks. 2 weeks has come and gone and now its another 1-2 weeks. I am willing to wait to get this product because it does seem very nice, but not everyone is okay with false hope.
02-19-2015, 04:08 PM
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I think everyone is just a little antsy to get this stuff and it keeps getting pushed further back. The headers were said to come out in 1-2 weeks. 2 weeks has come and gone and now its another 1-2 weeks. I am willing to wait to get this product because it does seem very nice, but not everyone is okay with false hope.
02-25-2015, 04:27 PM
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I have read this thread a few times now. I really like what Holley is doing for these swaps.
When can we expect to have all the production part numbers so that we can start hitting up summit racing and other places to get the parts.
Do you ever see you offering ONE part number for the whole swap kit?
When can we expect to have all the production part numbers so that we can start hitting up summit racing and other places to get the parts.
Do you ever see you offering ONE part number for the whole swap kit?
02-25-2015, 05:04 PM
#105
I have read this thread a few times now. I really like what Holley is doing for these swaps.
When can we expect to have all the production part numbers so that we can start hitting up summit racing and other places to get the parts.
Do you ever see you offering ONE part number for the whole swap kit?
When can we expect to have all the production part numbers so that we can start hitting up summit racing and other places to get the parts.
Do you ever see you offering ONE part number for the whole swap kit?
Creating a single part number is not feasible on our end due to all the variations available in the separate components, which is why we refer to each application as a swap "system" and not a swap "kit". Fortunately, our resellers have been proactive in bundling the parts together in combinations they feel will be popular with their customers...take a look at the Summit and Jeg's websites and look at how they are packaging/selling our 1st-gen F-body components as kits and you'll see what I mean.
03-02-2015, 09:08 AM
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Greetings aggie91, we are formatting the product release now that we send out to all our resellers that contains the proper product metric information they need to be able to enter the parts into their systems. This process should be completed by the end of next week. Once the release goes out to the resellers I will follow-up here with a posting of all the various part numbers.
Creating a single part number is not feasible on our end due to all the variations available in the separate components, which is why we refer to each application as a swap "system" and not a swap "kit". Fortunately, our resellers have been proactive in bundling the parts together in combinations they feel will be popular with their customers...take a look at the Summit and Jeg's websites and look at how they are packaging/selling our 1st-gen F-body components as kits and you'll see what I mean.
Creating a single part number is not feasible on our end due to all the variations available in the separate components, which is why we refer to each application as a swap "system" and not a swap "kit". Fortunately, our resellers have been proactive in bundling the parts together in combinations they feel will be popular with their customers...take a look at the Summit and Jeg's websites and look at how they are packaging/selling our 1st-gen F-body components as kits and you'll see what I mean.
03-10-2015, 10:40 AM
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The engine oil dipstick/tube is from an LS3 and the trans dipstick/tube is a universal 4L80 item purchased through Summit. The standard truck 4L80 dipstick installs fine also, but the owner of the truck didn't like how tall it was.
03-11-2015, 01:41 PM
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Welcome to the thread Big Swol. The total means by which you've used to lower your truck will determine how successfully you'll be able to use the new Hooker parts. Is your engine crossmember stock, or did you notch it to get your truck lower? If your drop is done solely through suspension parts and your engine crossmember is stock, then you'll get the same benefits from these parts as someone who's truck is not as low as yours.
03-11-2015, 01:43 PM
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any pics of motor mounts ??? any clearance issues with the stock ac mout location ( bottom passenger side of motor? ????
03-11-2015, 03:50 PM
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03-11-2015, 03:53 PM
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Glad to hear that you like the system components, a lot of effort went into their design to ensure they provide an elevated swap experience and finished results for those who will be using them.
03-13-2015, 06:07 PM
#116
Yes, the crossmembers are scheduled for delivery to our facility by the end of the month and I witnessed the first batch of productions bends come off of the bender for the 3" exhaust systems just the other day. I sent out an update request for the headers to our manufacturing facility just before I left work today, so I should see a reply Monday morning.
03-17-2015, 07:46 AM
#119
The price will vary depending on what material, finish and tube size you're interested in. The first production run of headers is due to roll out this week, but I'm not sure what size/material/finish variant they will be.
03-17-2015, 11:11 AM
#120
I received confirmation this morning that the first versions of the headers out of the gate will be the 1-3/4" variants. They are in welding now and should be though the painting/coating process next week. The 1-7/8" headers are scheduled to be bent on the 27th of this month.