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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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Default Having custom headers built, Anything I need to know

I am having to have a set of custom headers made because camaro, or vette headers wont fit in my truck. I plan on getting 1 7/8" prim. with 3" collectors. Is there anything else I should look at doing or anything. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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You could always just get some shorty headers and make a custom exhaust system from the header back, they should fit just fine in your truck. What about 4.8-5.3L truck headers? They are also LS1 based engines. Surely something has to fit the HUGE engine bay on a 70s Chevy truck.

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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sorry, i don't really have anything to add. but by looking at your sig your truck seems BAD ***! just wanted to compliment on the setup
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Yup, try some truck headers before the shorties.

Cool idea for a swap. Got any more info on it?
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