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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Default Chevy II Nova shorty headers - finally!

After searching and searching thru stock manifolds and headers I found some that fit. My car has a TCI front clip, Car Shop motor mount adapter plates, 1998 F-bdoy LS1, and Chevy van tilt column. I hooked the steering shaft up with Borgussen joints. I found that Hedman tight tuck header number 68520 fit just right. The passenger side is still tight because of the steering but they fit great. I guess I wish they were long tubes but at this point I will live with the shorties. I am just glad I found some that fit! There is plenty of room for clutch linkage (which is next). These should work with a Heidt's clip and more than likely a stock front end. If there are any questions please ask so maybe I can help you out.

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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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What a coincidence I just tried my Hookers shorties yesterday and they fit the TCI as well. Glad to hear those worked out. Do you have a power rack? What are you doing for accessories? Thanks,

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Those look really good too. I do have a power rack. I am using the factory F-body accesories except for the A/C. Needs to be high mounted on the passenger side though. The rest fit perfectly.

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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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You guys are great! I'm glad some off the shelf headers fit! Thanks guys! I know of nova65ss over at steve's are you there too Novas Forever?
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Novas Forever
Those look really good too. I do have a power rack. I am using the factory F-body accesories except for the A/C. Needs to be high mounted on the passenger side though. The rest fit perfectly.
Here are so a/c brackets you might want to look at.
http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/inc/...?v=1&pid=12165
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion on the A/C brackets. They would be perfect for a 3rd gen Camaro but I am planning to use a Sanden compressor to work with Classic or Hot Rod air.
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