fox ls1 swap. anyone use Fbody long tubes?
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fox ls1 swap. anyone use Fbody long tubes? Since they are designed to clear the auto trans and bolt right in, will these work? Or will I have steering shaft issues? The motor is still in the car, just thinking ahead for possible hurdles ill have to overcome.
Dave
Dave
Where you'll have issues depends on which headers you choose. They're all a bit different, but so far every one I've test fit has had clearance issues. Haven't found one header that clears as-is.
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ok thanks. Do you think a FMS shorty header w/ an ls1 flange would fit ok? THis way I have access to the trans much easier, plus I think it may bolt right in (aside from flange)
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/338338-mustang-ls1-headers.html
Look at Lane's posts, hes done the swap before...
Look at Lane's posts, hes done the swap before...
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they're still in the fbody 
Ill have the drivetrain out as soon as i can find a place to story my 2 cars in the garage now. We have 8" of snow on the ground too 
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Ill have the drivetrain out as soon as i can find a place to story my 2 cars in the garage now. We have 8" of snow on the ground too Dave
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Where is there fitiment issues with normal Fbody headers on the Fox-bodies? I wonder how a set of Hawks Thirdgen Longtubes would fit. Although it would be an expensive trial and error. I would offer mine to try a fit if I wasnt too lazy to take them off.
Originally Posted by Brains
I actually want to try a set of MAC's for an F-body. I think they'd be pretty close to fitting. Just can't find a set locally ..
