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Old May 16, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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I am swapping in a LS motor (408ci LQ4) into my 1970 Camaro.

I need some advise on headers.

I have read a lot of threads but I am still a bit confused.

I think I need to go with 1-3/4" primarys.

My big concern is ground clearance. Some seem to hang really low.

So I guess my question is what headers are you using and how is the fit?

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Old May 16, 2020 | 11:41 AM
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I just replied to this thread on Nasty z !!
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Just trying to cover all the bases,
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Old May 17, 2020 | 05:53 PM
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The 1 7/8” primaries won’t affect ground clearance. It’s the primary routing ( eye sore or not) and how far down they hang. I have a 70 Camaro wLY6 and a gen 4 fbody pan and generic 1 inch setback swap plates and DOUGS swap headers. Great great clearance 1 7/8” primary with v- band collectors stock


i have pics showing clearance. Try a SEARCH for 70 Camro LY6/4l65
please post pics of your swap project. We all love pics
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Old May 17, 2020 | 06:38 PM
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I know speed engineering has 1-3/4 as well as 1-7/8 headers for the 2nd gen camaro. Not sure on price of the DOUGS headers but the speed engineering are very affordable.
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