LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Headers and install

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-21-2010, 01:12 PM
  #1  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95_transam_lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Headers and install

I plan on getting hooker lts for my 95 comverterable Trans am LT1. ive been told they are the best quality and easiest to install. is this true? Does anyone have a write up on how to do it? Thanks in advance
Old 05-21-2010, 01:13 PM
  #2  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
RamAir95TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 9,467
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

IMO, LPPs or Kooks are the best. Do you have emissions to worry about?

As far as the install is concerned, you'll get tons of info with a search.
Old 05-21-2010, 01:23 PM
  #3  
TECH Resident
 
Bowtie Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In a house
Posts: 856
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I dont really see alot of LTx guys running Hookers. Money can be spent better elsewhere for different headers instead of paying for a name.
Old 05-21-2010, 01:32 PM
  #4  
BTC
TECH Fanatic
 
BTC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Lansing, MI via Bowling Green, KY, Dalton GA, Nashville, TN & Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,745
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
LS1Tech 10 Year
Default

If you can afford it, get some good, stainless headers.
Old 05-21-2010, 02:08 PM
  #5  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (6)
 
1993 z28 f1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sandhills NC
Posts: 604
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Thumbs up

Hey:

Go stainless, all other regular steel headers will rust, coated or not. Kooks, LPP, and many other stainless brand headers, or even cheap ebay stainless headers are better or as good as any over priced Hooker header. Whom ever told you that has a loose definition of best fit, maybe easier install and lower ground clearance, for more money, is what they meant. Any company that makes a tight fitting header will have install issues or prep compromises that have to be done on 3rd and 4th gen F bodys, its just the way it is. Sorry to disagree but Hookers are far from the best header for these cars......., to many other better choices, especially for the price.

Dub

When In Doubt Do Without
Old 05-21-2010, 02:57 PM
  #6  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Formula383's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Round Rock, TX
Posts: 980
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I just swapped over to some LPP's from the Hookers and I will tell you that the LPP's fit much better overall (regardless of having to massage the frame rail a little) and look tons better than coated Hookers. Also, the Hookers use a slip fit on the #1 primary and it leaks horribly. Listen to what the others have said here.

Here's my install thread for the LPP's
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...Header-Install
Old 05-21-2010, 03:08 PM
  #7  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (36)
 
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 8,184
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts

Default

Don't forget to install poly motor mounts during the headers install.
Old 05-21-2010, 03:18 PM
  #8  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95_transam_lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Why poly mounts? This is a 14k mile car don't want to have to modify te frame or change mounts.
Old 05-21-2010, 03:20 PM
  #9  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (36)
 
ss.slp.ls1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 8,184
Received 26 Likes on 24 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 95_transam_lt1
Why poly mounts? This is a 14k mile car don't want to have to modify te frame or change mounts.
Cause they improve gound clearance and they last forever. Motor mounts is not something I would plan on changing twice. The rubber ones last a while, but I keeps cars for hundreds of thousands of miles, rubber ones won't last that long. And changing them with LT headers in place is not fun at all.
Old 05-21-2010, 03:22 PM
  #10  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (15)
 
bigj2717's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The rubber mounts break down even without high miles over time they can still be worn down. Its much easier to replace them when doing the headers then to find out after that you have to anyway.
Old 05-21-2010, 03:26 PM
  #11  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95_transam_lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

But with my mileage I should be ok correct? Also is there a good
chance I won't have to massage the frame? Honestly I like the lpp but if the pacesetters require less modification to fit I rather do that
Old 05-21-2010, 03:38 PM
  #12  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
RamAir95TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 9,467
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

The fact is not every header will drop right in without modification. Depending on each car, you may or may not get lucky. Just be prepared for it.
Old 05-21-2010, 08:37 PM
  #13  
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
95_transam_lt1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yea i understand that but i was hoping to get something that i wont have to make any modifications to the car because i want to beable to return the car to stock easily




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:18 AM.