ErikLS2

First timer here, already got lots of information from everyone. Hope to contribute where I can.

Got a GTO LS2/T56 going in a 69 Camaro. Trying to decide on wether to use the ATS mounts with Stainless Works headers or the Hooker mount and header combo. I haven't found much on the Hooker stuff yet but they're only a small amount cheaper than ATS stuff. Anyone know if Hooker headers work with the ATS mounts? I'll be using stock steering and a modifed F-Body oil pan.

vmc

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Just had an LS6+ T56 installed in my 69 Cam. Used ATS mounts and Hooker headers and everything fit just fine. Lots of room for the control arms and everything. VMC

JMitch19

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From what I have seen you can get away with either set of mounts with either set of headers. If it was me and the cost was about the same I would do the ATS mounts and the SW headers. I'd use the ATS mounts just because everything else I've seen of theirs is high quality and I'd use the SW headers because I've never seen a coated header on a car that gets driven look good after more than two years.

Just my .02

Jason

alky

VMC, I'm doing the same setup. ATS mounts and looking at the Hookers.
Are you running the stock type rear steer linkage and power steering box?

I've had coated hookers before and had no problems. The coating is nice and keeps the engine compartment temp down.

JMitch19

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I totally agree with coatings helping as far as engine compartment temps go, but I personly just haven't had good luck with the coating looking good over time. My last set of Hookers were Hot-Jet coated and they started showing rust after only a year without seeing any rain or snow. I've had a set of SW headers on the same car now for about 2 years. I just use a paste that I bought at the Harley dealer at the beginning of every year and they still look like brand new.

Jason

vmc

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Yes I have the rear steering set up, but I have not installed the power steering yet. Should be there in about a weeks time. By the way for an oil pan I used the ATS pan and it worked out great.

glock73110

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I put hookers on my 69 camaro I made my own mounts and didn't have to do any mod to the oil pan

alky

hey, Vmc and glock73110 thans for the info.

Erikls2, did you check your shifter placement on the GTO T56. I was told the F-body T56 was the only trans that works well. The GTO shifter is something like 3.5in. further back and no parts available to move it forward.

ErikLS2

I don't know what an f-body T56 measure but the my GTO version measures 33" from bell housing to shifter stick. Anyone know if an F-body is shorter. Being the same transmission though why couldn't you just put an F-body shifter on it or something like a B&M?

BTW, thanks for all the great feedback!

pt67camarols1

I have heard that hooker adapter and ATS adapter is almost same thing. If so, Is that a go for guys like me with the S&P adapters who like to have a affordable header?

datsbad

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I used S&P mounts and stainless works headers . It works great

alky

F-body shifter is 29" from bell housing to shifter stick.

I also got my T56 install kit from Tyler @ ATS.

topless 69

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VMC Please let us know when you get the gearbox on , because that is where
the headers might hit. The hooker mounts put the motor very close to the firewall
in order for the tube to clear the box .

Patrick 1

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I just installed a set of the Hooker Headers on my '68 Camaro. I am using S&P mounts. I did have some minor interference with one tube and the pitman arm. A little demple and it clears fine. I also have the DSE 600 Steering box, which seems to be a bit bigger than the factory box-- so maybe this is why I had the interference.

Rob

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FWIW, the shifter location should be identical when you take the stock GTO shifter off. The GTO uses an adapter to move the location back into the console. The actual shifter mount should be in the same place as a T56 on an F-Body.

x-sprint

[B]glock 73110, any pics or template of your mounts? How close to the firewall does your your motor sit?

pt67camarols1

So this means we can use this headers with the S&P adapters. Good to hear that. Thanks man.

ErikLS2

I'm still researching this but according to B&M, the F-body shifter mouting holes are a different pattern than the GTO. I was just going to get a B&M shifter for a Camaro but according to them it isn't that easy. Waiting for a call back from a company called D&D.

alky

I also spoke to rocklandauto. They said the GTO t56 shifter can not be reconfigured yet.

alocker

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This worries me. When they say it cannot be reconfigured, what did they specifically mean. I would think you can bolt on any t56 shifter after the linkage is removed. Or were they referring to the front location?