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hey yall , I been shearching about this swap for a couple of months. i decided to swap an ls3 into my truck. i got parts coming in now but im still hoping i can find a set 0f 1 7/8 headers that will fit this swap . has any of you guys had tried 2000+ f body long tubes
The only ones I have seen made to work are pacesetters and schnofields, but good luck and I am sure you can find something better for such a sick build.
Hit up lsxps he just did a ls3 in a 92ish ext cab im sufe he can fill u in on what headers to go with... I know it has schnofields tho...Quote:
Originally Posted by chvz99
2 or 4wd?
I've been looking for my 88, and it's been impossible for a 4wd. Seems like everyone uses schoenfields for 2wd's.
I got some from Street & Performance for my 86 K5 swap.
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i know its a long shot for the longtubes 1 7/8s does anyone knows how long the ceramic coating on schoenfelds lasts. 1999 obscc 2wd
Attachment 6281hey guys heres where the engine is going into
Very nice. I'd love to have one of those. :thumb:
what you think should i lowered on 24s or keep it like itis
I love a well executed lowering job on an OBS truck. Make it practical for how you use it. 4/6 isn't too great if you're pulling trailers unless you have airbags or something to keep it real. A four link on a 4/6 is awesome.
Will be sick once it's done. We have a obs at the shop with a 6.2 and 4l80e and it's a beast. I don't know of any 1 7/8 headers made for hat swap though.
that day on the picture was the last time i pulled the trailer with it. it had just been painted and dont want to messed up. i was thinking about a 3/4 drop with 305 35 24.
hey lsxps do you have a dyno at your shop
We have acess to a dyno anytime we need it about 5 mins down the road. Same place we do all of our dyno tuning
OP here you go, a idle and drive off of "paycheck's" cammed six two with and eighty big stall and build rearend... Sorry wont post numbers right now!
http://static.photobucket.com/player...7-06_887-1.mp4
im looking to dyno test it before and after the swap . it has a 5.7 with 4l80e trying to see what kind of power loos it has rigth now, also the engine im getting is an ls3 e-rod.
but im considering an lq4 2005 that a friend has over where he works
An lq4 is definitely going to be more simple and wallet friendly compared to the 6.2. But everybody has a 6.0.....
have you dynod an lq4 with l92 heads, the ls3 is rated at 430 , also saw some tread that dyno numbers came at 490 to 495 hp.
All depends on the complete setup. Rear end, transmission, and so on. Give us a call, 817-733-0143. We can help ya out if you need anything or have any questions
hey guy . im still getting all parts together before i order the engine . i found some 1 7/8 headers from southern performance does anyone have any info on them or install pics.
so far i got billet specialties tru trac system and efans. planing to order headers and mounting plates this weekend
If you wanted to do some custom headers you can get flanges for around 50-60$ this was the route I was going to go but the engine I bought came out of an obs project and came with a set of the schonfield headers already. Good luck with the swap that will be soooo sick!
Damn, that looks a lot nicer than my CCLB.
Did you ever find anything for headers?
I just got done doing an intake gasket and the updated electronic injectors in my CC, and it made me realize LS motors are much easier to work on. I'm addicted and want to start motor swapping everything now.
I found 1 7/8 from southern performance but i haven't found any install pictures for clearance , reason im wanting 1 7/8 is that i migth consider a s/c upgrade
ok guys , i finally pull the plug on headers ended up geting schoenfeld with coating, i also ordered dynatech high flow cats and mounting adapter plates .,,,,
know i decicded im going to go a different route im going to end up getting an lsx376 .I will be getting an ls3 intake and maybe consider a s/c down the road. sa for know i need some assistance on deciding which oil pan to order, and ls3 coil packs either stock or msd
ok guys i wanted to give yall an update . im about ready to start the swap Im going to end up using an lsx376 now i just odered the ls3 intake for it does any of u know what part number trotle body comes with, it says is an 2009 corvette intake with all the parts.
im looking to see if the trottle will work with the dwp from the harness i got which is the one used on the ls3erod .
the setup will be more like the erod with an lsxblock
If the intakes of a 06+ vette or 2010+ camaro then itll have 90mm dbw.
EBay for ls3/7 TB. They're about 150$.
the intake is gm 12610434
its says its 2009 production setup.
yeah it comes with th 90mm trottle i just dont have the part number to do more research , im looking to see if it will work pedal 10379038or if i need a different one
Hello,
Been a long time since last been on here,
Wanted to check in and give some update. I’ve had the truck parked for the last year and half. I have finally put it back together from redoing the suspension and brakes. I am now planning on doing either a turbo install or a supercharger.
I ended ip using the holley R4 a/c bracket on the initial swap and don’t yet know if this works with magnuson Sc.