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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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Question Standard cast headers / cat positioning

What`s the max hp the standard LS1 cast headers will take before I`ll to need to get tubular ones ?

And how far away from the headers can I fit my cats ?
At the mo. they`re gonna be about 4ft from the collector flange.

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Edited ......

Just realised, I haven`t said for what car

2004 GTO LS1

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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I'd say just the stock engine is being chocked by the manifolds, so I would suggest just upgrading as soon as you can.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Anyone else ?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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bttt please
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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i agree. headers are usually the best bolt on for an lsX.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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if you went with a cheater cam I think you could make about 365-380hp or so at the wheels assuming an M6
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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I'd also recommend headers before any internal engine modifications.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Thanks guys, problem is, I`m doing this ............. https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/460867-ls1-into-vauxhall-astra-coupe.html
and dont have much room.

Which mid lengths would you go for, Macs or what about these ?

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You should put twin turbos, then you don't care about
headers very much (the turbine being most of the
"restriction" then).
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Dont wanna turbo it yet, need to get everything in and sorted first.

What about the positioning of the cats, they`re about 4ft back from the collectors, will this be ok ???
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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