New Hooker 1968-72 A-Body LS Swap System Preview
12-04-2015, 09:08 AM
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Headers and 302-2 oil pan delivered. Headers look great. Have ordered and waiting on the forward mount frame stands. Just want to confirm that the system is designed to use the stock 4th Gen f-body motor mounts. By the way, is your test vehicle a Chevelle or GTO. I am curious because, if it is a pontiac, my vehicle is a 69 pontiac and should have the same factory drilled holes to mount the frame stands.
Headers and 302-2 oil pan delivered. Headers look great. Have ordered and waiting on the forward mount frame stands. Just want to confirm that the system is designed to use the stock 4th Gen f-body motor mounts. By the way, is your test vehicle a Chevelle or GTO. I am curious because, if it is a pontiac, my vehicle is a 69 pontiac and should have the same factory drilled holes to mount the frame stands.
12-04-2015, 12:08 PM
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Awesome Info.
Todd.
Thank you for not only doing your job, and well I might add. But for also taking the time to share with us. That takes time as well.
I get the impression you might like your job just a little bit...eh.
Just sold Old BBC crap and collecting LS goodies for my swap.
69 Skylark Wagon.
This will be my 2nd LS swap, and I have dreading all this same stuff your addressing and solving. I will most likely going with this set up.
Sure wish You did 72 Vega stuff. lol ( my last swap, I fabbed every damn thing)
popular...right. haha
Darrell
Todd.
Thank you for not only doing your job, and well I might add. But for also taking the time to share with us. That takes time as well.
I get the impression you might like your job just a little bit...eh.
Just sold Old BBC crap and collecting LS goodies for my swap.
69 Skylark Wagon.
This will be my 2nd LS swap, and I have dreading all this same stuff your addressing and solving. I will most likely going with this set up.
Sure wish You did 72 Vega stuff. lol ( my last swap, I fabbed every damn thing)
popular...right. haha
Darrell
12-09-2015, 11:55 AM
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Todd
Headers and 302-2 oil pan delivered. Headers look great. Have ordered and waiting on the forward mount frame stands. Just want to confirm that the system is designed to use the stock 4th Gen f-body motor mounts. By the way, is your test vehicle a Chevelle or GTO. I am curious because, if it is a pontiac, my vehicle is a 69 pontiac and should have the same factory drilled holes to mount the frame stands.
Headers and 302-2 oil pan delivered. Headers look great. Have ordered and waiting on the forward mount frame stands. Just want to confirm that the system is designed to use the stock 4th Gen f-body motor mounts. By the way, is your test vehicle a Chevelle or GTO. I am curious because, if it is a pontiac, my vehicle is a 69 pontiac and should have the same factory drilled holes to mount the frame stands.
12-09-2015, 12:03 PM
#145
Awesome Info.
Todd.
Thank you for not only doing your job, and well I might add. But for also taking the time to share with us. That takes time as well.
I get the impression you might like your job just a little bit...eh.
Just sold Old BBC crap and collecting LS goodies for my swap.
69 Skylark Wagon.
This will be my 2nd LS swap, and I have dreading all this same stuff your addressing and solving. I will most likely going with this set up.
Sure wish You did 72 Vega stuff. lol ( my last swap, I fabbed every damn thing)
popular...right. haha
Darrell
Todd.
Thank you for not only doing your job, and well I might add. But for also taking the time to share with us. That takes time as well.
I get the impression you might like your job just a little bit...eh.
Just sold Old BBC crap and collecting LS goodies for my swap.
69 Skylark Wagon.
This will be my 2nd LS swap, and I have dreading all this same stuff your addressing and solving. I will most likely going with this set up.
Sure wish You did 72 Vega stuff. lol ( my last swap, I fabbed every damn thing)
popular...right. haha
Darrell
12-09-2015, 12:09 PM
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Update 12/9/2015 Quick update for those following...I'm working on finishing up the development of the exhaust systems for this project and can confirm that both the 2.5" and 3" systems will be completelycompatible with the Hotchkis, Hellwig and Detroit Speed rear sway bar kits.
12-09-2015, 12:35 PM
#148
We discussed tailpipes/tips the other day for the exhaust systems Andrew and GTO-specific parts are not going to be included as an off-the-shelf option. We've selected one tip style to go with to create an exit appearance that looks good on the majority of the A-bodies. The A-bodies that were offered with through-bumper/valance tips will have to be accommodated on a custom basis by the user. The way that I'm finishing off the tailpipes will make it quite easy for someone to run custom tips out through the GTO valance cut-outs.
12-09-2015, 12:37 PM
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We discussed tailpipes/tips the other day for the exhaust systems Andrew and GTO-specific parts are not going to be included as an off-the-shelf option. We've selected one tip style to go with to create an exit appearance that looks good on the majority of the A-bodies. The A-bodies that were offered with through-bumper/valance tips will have to be accommodated on a custom basis by the user. The way that I'm finishing off the tailpipes will make it quite easy for someone to run custom tips out through the GTO valance cut-outs.
Andrew
12-10-2015, 09:39 AM
#150
New Hooker 1968-72 A-Body LS Swap System Preview Headers ordered. Going in the GTO when I receive them. Hopefully this will solve my ground clearance issue. And test the old school motor mount fitment.
2nd Chevelle frame stands on gto frame the holes are in all the frames.
2nd Chevelle frame stands on gto frame the holes are in all the frames.
Last edited by the450r; 12-10-2015 at 09:48 AM.
12-15-2015, 06:29 PM
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12-16-2015, 09:47 PM
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Well I am not sending these back!! These look amazing and fit great absolutely the best fitting a body header I've seen. The clearance around the I shaft is amazing.
And number 2 head pipe has the best bend and angles that actually conforms to the frame.
The only complaint/ criticism is the passenger O2 bung points towards the frame which is common on other headers. So I had to re route the wiring over the top of the headers and zip tying the connector to the body mount area. I had it following the trans down.
And number 2 head pipe has the best bend and angles that actually conforms to the frame.
The only complaint/ criticism is the passenger O2 bung points towards the frame which is common on other headers. So I had to re route the wiring over the top of the headers and zip tying the connector to the body mount area. I had it following the trans down.
12-16-2015, 11:18 PM
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do you have any pics of how low they are compared to the frame from the side? i know i will be picking up a set for mine by the end of the year.
todd
any word on the mounts. i was hoping to do one order with mounts, headers and pan.
thanks
do you have any pics of how low they are compared to the frame from the side? i know i will be picking up a set for mine by the end of the year.
todd
any word on the mounts. i was hoping to do one order with mounts, headers and pan.
thanks
12-17-2015, 10:01 AM
#159
I'm glad to hear the headers worked out so well for you...they should serve others well that are running a similar set-up also. FYI, the O2 bungs are indexed for compatibility with TH350, TH400, 2004R, 4L60-4L70, 4L80, T56 and T56 Magnum transmissions with the 4L80 shifter linkage being the most influential factor in the location.
Let us all know how your exhaust turns out once you get the Hooker headers connected to the rest of your system.
Let us all know how your exhaust turns out once you get the Hooker headers connected to the rest of your system.
12-17-2015, 10:56 AM
#160
Will do. I'll take more pics from the side it's hard to see. I only took one it didn't turn out that great. I should if left one of the old ones to really show the ground clearance difference.
As you can see I'll have to change some things to work with my current exhaust I'm planning on running 3 into electric cutouts and mufflers. It's 2.5 now
As you can see I'll have to change some things to work with my current exhaust I'm planning on running 3 into electric cutouts and mufflers. It's 2.5 now