New Hooker 1968-72 A-Body LS Swap System Preview
#21
The 302-2 pan seems to have a lot more pan clearance under it to the cross member than on my 67 - I am using generic 1" setback mounts and I have about 1/2" clearance - This worked good with the driveline angles. The sump is flush with the cross member. Not sure what the differences are between the early & late frames - Just an observation. That pan saved me a ton of grief BTW, Thanks.
#22
The 302-2 pan seems to have a lot more pan clearance under it to the cross member than on my 67 - I am using generic 1" setback mounts and I have about 1/2" clearance - This worked good with the driveline angles. The sump is flush with the cross member. Not sure what the differences are between the early & late frames - Just an observation. That pan saved me a ton of grief BTW, Thanks.
Last edited by user 4737373; 10-24-2015 at 11:32 AM.
#23
I figured there were differences just did not know what they were. I can get a finger everwhere around the pan/cross member. just making an observation on the height above the xmember on the later cars. I am just glad that mfg's are putting $$$ into development of the LS stuff, saves a lot of headaches.
Thanks again for selling a great product.
Thanks again for selling a great product.
#25
I figured there were differences just did not know what they were. I can get a finger everwhere around the pan/cross member. just making an observation on the height above the xmember on the later cars. I am just glad that mfg's are putting $$$ into development of the LS stuff, saves a lot of headaches.
Thanks again for selling a great product.
Thanks again for selling a great product.
#26
I can't say for certain, but I believe the 2289HKR headers will soldier on as other older Hooker LS swap headers have after I've completed full swap systems for the applications they fit. To add some more clarification, these new A-body swap parts are being designed to the higher standards of the Hooker Blackheart line, which they will be sold as.
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I'm a hellwig rear sway bar guy also. Very interested in what you come out with. My current headers and too low and I've been planning on purchasing the 2289-4hkr
Also should mention the factory or aftermarket rear control arm braces. May also create a fitment issue with the tail pipes/mufflers. Luckily about every aftermarket one I've seen is the same size shape.
Also should mention the factory or aftermarket rear control arm braces. May also create a fitment issue with the tail pipes/mufflers. Luckily about every aftermarket one I've seen is the same size shape.
#28
I'm a hellwig rear sway bar guy also. Very interested in what you come out with. My current headers and too low and I've been planning on purchasing the 2289-4hkr
Also should mention the factory or aftermarket rear control arm braces. May also create a fitment issue with the tail pipes/mufflers. Luckily about every aftermarket one I've seen is the same size shape.
Also should mention the factory or aftermarket rear control arm braces. May also create a fitment issue with the tail pipes/mufflers. Luckily about every aftermarket one I've seen is the same size shape.
I would hold off on the 2289HKR headers unless it's something you really want to go with, since these new headers will have better clearances everywhere and be built more detailed specs (TIG welded flat flanges, merge collectors etc...).
#29
10/31 update photos
I completed the design validation of the engine brackets and long-tube headers this past week...here are photos of the clearances provided by the headers and the Holley 302-2 oil pan when using the new Hooker forward-position engine brackets. Look carefully and you will notice the presence of the 4th-gen F-body engine mounts the brackets are based around and the fact the area that would be used for installing a low-mount A/C compressor bracket is free and clear to do as you please.
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Sure I can do that. I'm only in possession of a truck compressor and bracket at the moment, but the F-body compressor and bracket will fit for sure also since nothing protrudes past the ears that pick up the 4th-gen engine mounts.
Last edited by user 4737373; 10-31-2015 at 05:21 PM.
#34
Todd,
Thanks for the update and the pictures.
The engine mounts and headers look great, can't wait to see the setback position with the T56. Headers look to be tucked up nice to the floor and will provide good ground clearance. Is that 1-7/8" primaries on the headers?
Thanks for the update and the pictures.
The engine mounts and headers look great, can't wait to see the setback position with the T56. Headers look to be tucked up nice to the floor and will provide good ground clearance. Is that 1-7/8" primaries on the headers?
#35
Yes, the sample headers shown are 1-7/8".
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