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Posted by: StanIROCZ Mar 27 2012, 02:41 AM

Details starting in post number 37 in this thread here: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/group-purchases/637869-any-interest-lsx-swap.html

Just need 3 more buyers. Roostmeyer might be in from here,,, not sure if there is anyone else in the middle of swap or not but just throwing it out there.

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Posted by: Blainefab Mar 27 2012, 09:21 AM

QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Mar 26 2012, 07:41 PM) *
Details starting in post number 37 in this thread here: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/group-purchases/637869-any-interest-lsx-swap.html

Just need 3 more buyers. Roostmeyer might be in from here,,, not sure if there is anyone else in the middle of swap or not but just throwing it out there.

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Are these long tubes? Pics of flanges and collectors? And any idea if they would they fit a LS motor in a 66 Lemans?

Posted by: StanIROCZ Mar 27 2012, 12:25 PM

Yes, long tubes.

Here are some good pics: http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1500592-82-92-stainless-ls-convertion-headers-fs.html

Hawks Website: http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/hawks82-92camarofirebirdls1conversion1-34longtubeheadersand25offroady-pipenocats-1.aspx

No idea if they will fit a Lemans, but I'm guessing there is a MFG of headers for that year cars?

Posted by: roostmeyer Mar 27 2012, 09:27 PM

Shame its not about another $50 off, but it will do. I left a message with Bruce, but didn't receive a return call. I'll try again tomorrow.

Posted by: nape Mar 28 2012, 03:30 AM

Anyone seen any pictures of them actually installed? I'm just trying to figure out if they would still fit with the engine shoved back to the firewall and lowered a bit.

Posted by: roostmeyer Mar 28 2012, 02:54 PM

Four in, we need one more!

Nape, I can't find any photos of the firewall clearance. In general moving the motor down and back should be fine, the frame rails may be a concern at some point, but these headers are slip fit so I don't see that being an issue.

Edit: here are the 2"ones on a motor.

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq157/HP52TA/TransAm/LS1%20Engine%20Build/IMG_0189.jpg

I don't think firewall clearance will be a problem if you're moving the motor down and aft.

Posted by: StanIROCZ Mar 28 2012, 04:01 PM

If you're going down the only issue will be ground clearance. But for AI power why not just stick with F-body manifolds? Or are you thinking of going AIX? 2thumbs.gif

Posted by: StanIROCZ Mar 28 2012, 04:31 PM

Some installed pictures:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ltx-lsx/561401-my-hawks-ls1-swap.html

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ltx-lsx/608044-if-you-have-hawks.html

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