Long tube Swap headers for 88-98 trucks

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05-14-2006, 01:42 AM
RedHeartbeat

Long tube Swap headers for 88-98 trucks

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Who here would buy a set of 1.75" diameter Hooker Competition long tube headers for their LS1/Gen3 truck if they were available? I have been in contact with Hooker to build us headers and they don't think there is enough demand for them. Nobody makes a set of long tubes for our trucks at this time and I know there are a lot of us out there with the Gen3/Gen4 engines. Post up if you would buy them if they were available and maybe we can get the word out. I am sure that the main issue will be engine placement. Hooker already sells an engine swap mount kit for our trucks and I am sure the headers would be designed with their mount controlling the engine placement front to rear.

Also, go to their tech support area at www.holley.com and send a direct request for a set if you'd like to speed them up in development.

Yes/No. 2wd/4wd Auto/Manual transmission

This is also posted over on pt.net
05-14-2006, 11:43 AM
motoxlifer

Yes\2wd\auto
05-14-2006, 03:07 PM
c1500

yes\2wd\manual
05-14-2006, 09:43 PM
pnhigg

Yes/2wd/manual
05-14-2006, 10:52 PM
93Ext5.7ltr

Heck YEAH!!!!!!!!!& #33; 2wd/Auto
05-14-2006, 11:02 PM
93Ext5.7ltr

I'm hearing you - and heeding the call:

"Thank you. Your Request is #32871

Technical Service Requests are answered in the order in which they were received. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response, though usually they are answered much more quickly." -

"Why won't any header manufacturers make LS1 longtube headers for Chevy P/U where we've converted these trucks into well-tuned street performance trucks."
05-17-2006, 11:47 AM
LS1Nica

Depends on price, but Yes/2WD/Manual
05-17-2006, 09:46 PM
Time2Kill

Definately

4wd/auto
05-22-2006, 10:38 PM
worm556

Yes/4wd/auto
05-26-2006, 11:20 AM
beertestr

Maybe a better question is what headers have people tried that DON'T fit? I was thinking of trying Pacesetter LS1 F-body headers. On my end, if they don't fit my truck, they will fit my LS1-Impala project.

Can we do a poll? If desired, I can start another thread so I don't wal all over this one....
05-29-2006, 10:07 PM
motoxlifer

:duh: Hey guys tell me if you think this would work. OK we have thought about using sbc headers and mating them to LS flanges. What about using BBC truck headers? The have symetrical exhaust ports too, so maybe it would be easier to mate them with LS flanges. Whatta ya think?
05-29-2006, 10:36 PM
RedHeartbeat

I think that is a viable option.
05-30-2006, 12:14 PM
motoxlifer

Been doing some reading and it seems I'm not the first person with this idea. :tantrum: But what I've learned is BBC header primaries are spaced on 5" centers, while LSx are on 4 3/8" centers. There are LSx flanges on ebay from $60-$90. You can weld one primary up to the flange without modification and then the others would only need to be manipulated by 5/8". I don't think that would be too hard,you could probably move it that much by hand, clamp it, tack it in place, and then weld it up. That's my theory anyway. So who's gonna be the first to try it :smile: .
05-30-2006, 12:37 PM
RedHeartbeat

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Been doing some reading and it seems I'm not the first person with this idea. :tantrum: But what I've learned is BBC header primaries are spaced on 5" centers, while LSx are on 4 3/8" centers. There are LSx flanges on ebay from $60-$90. You can weld one primary up to the flange without modification and then the others would only need to be manipulated by 5/8". I don't think that would be too hard,you could probably move it that much by hand, clamp it, tack it in place, and then weld it up. That's my theory anyway. So who's gonna be the first to try it :smile: .
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I would try it but my bank account is dry right now. LS2 heads are punishing me. :whack:
06-08-2006, 02:20 PM
beertestr

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Been doing some reading and it seems I'm not the first person with this idea. :tantrum: But what I've learned is BBC header primaries are spaced on 5" centers, while LSx are on 4 3/8" centers. There are LSx flanges on ebay from $60-$90. You can weld one primary up to the flange without modification and then the others would only need to be manipulated by 5/8". I don't think that would be too hard,you could probably move it that much by hand, clamp it, tack it in place, and then weld it up. That's my theory anyway. So who's gonna be the first to try it :smile: .
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An easier solution would be to start with FERD headers. The bore centers are spot on with the LSX engines, I have seen a few guys modify 302/351W headers to fit with pretty good success. I am not sure what they did for ports, i have feeling things were a bit shrouded, but they are a pretty good start.

I think you are the first volunteer :burnout:
06-08-2006, 03:28 PM
motoxlifer

Well the only problem with that idea is we drive Chevy trucks. What long tube header for a frod is gonna fit a Chevy truck? I know what your sayin about the port spacing but it's the rest of the header that we are having trouble with, otherwise we could just buy some LT's for a '99 & up Chevy truck.
06-08-2006, 03:53 PM
RedHeartbeat

Yeah, it's a tight squeeze with headers designed for our trucks. I'd have to see one already installed to believe it's possible to use the fraud headers.
10-01-2009, 12:04 AM
trenth48

yes/2wd/man
10-01-2009, 02:46 AM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by trenth48

yes/2wd/man

Welcome to a post from 3 years ago.
10-01-2009, 05:06 PM
Chevy-Art

Look here: Schoenfeld Headers - Manufacturer of competition headers
10-09-2009, 02:00 PM
Devilman

Schoenfeld Headers - Manufacturer of competition headers
Will the headers they make work in a 4x4 OBS?
10-12-2009, 09:10 AM
Devilman

Anybody use the headers schoenfeld makes for the obs on a 4x4? Gotta order headers soon and need to know if these will clear. I've called them an they said it should clear, but I wanted to see if any of the 4x4 guys had used them and if they actually do clear.
10-12-2009, 12:46 PM
Chevy-Art

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Originally Posted by Devilman

Anybody use the headers schoenfeld makes for the obs on a 4x4? Gotta order headers soon and need to know if these will clear. I've called them an they said it should clear, but I wanted to see if any of the 4x4 guys had used them and if they actually do clear.

I would buy from them again. Great group of people. They will work with you until you are satisfied. I bought mine and didn't like the fit, they paid to ship them back and changed up the left side header. Just don't buy them ceramic coated until you are happy with the way they fit. Then get them ceramic coated.
10-14-2009, 07:49 PM
98 4X4 burban

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Originally Posted by Devilman

Anybody use the headers schoenfeld makes for the obs on a 4x4? Gotta order headers soon and need to know if these will clear. I've called them an they said it should clear, but I wanted to see if any of the 4x4 guys had used them and if they actually do clear.

i called them about the same issue a few months ago. if you look real close at the pics on their website and then crawl under yoour truck and look where the front drive shaft runs. the header runs where the drive shaft runs.
10-15-2009, 12:55 AM
93blackbeast

I live locally to these guys and what people are saying on here is correct. They are a great bunch of people to work with and will make sure you're happy with your product.

If it doesn't work with the front driveshaft, I'm sure they can modify it to fit. They want it to be right just as much as you do :)