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09-20-2016, 03:19 PM
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73 87 LS swap headers
Hi im looking to update the headers on my LS powered 73 stepside pick up.
i have searched the forum with out much of a result. what headers fit best ? thanks |
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09-20-2016, 04:47 PM
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Diggin The SquareLife
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
have u tried google there are many companys that have headers for ls swapped c10s
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09-20-2016, 06:24 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
What do you have in your truck now for engine mounts, and transmission? Many times it'll make a difference in whose headers you can use. That's one area where you get what you pay for. Holley, JBA, Kooks, and StainlessWorks are all going to be good bets.
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09-20-2016, 10:23 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Thanks for all of your help , anyone had any luck with the doug thorley 73 to 87 headers ?
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09-20-2016, 10:31 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Doug Thorley is a good brand too, but you'll want to ask the companies that are building these what engine mounts their headers were designed around. Engine mounts for LS swaps vary wildly, so what fits great on one truck may hit everything on yours, simply because of different mounts and where they position the engine.
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09-20-2016, 10:37 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
I'm running Hooker
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09-21-2016, 04:57 AM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
These look like they'd be a good valued thing!
http://www.speed-engineering.com/ls-...2-ls3-ls6.html Been looking to get a set soon myself....bit of info in engine engine (ls) of this forum on them as well.... Posted via Mobile Device |
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09-21-2016, 05:31 AM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Pacesetter headers for a Trailblazer SS work VERY well. Minimal trimming to the frame and they tuck up tight.
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09-21-2016, 06:01 AM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Alex, what mounts are you using with the TBSS headers?
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09-21-2016, 12:57 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Im running Hedman, Husler series. 1-7/8" w/3" collector.
 They are a tight fit and I had to do a little trimming on the engine mount, but nothing to big a deal.  Ive heard guys running 4th Gen F-Body headers, but I havent tried it.
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09-21-2016, 04:22 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
We have ran the Hedman Husler LS Engine Swap Headers #45666 on two different swaps and like them a lot!
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-45666/overview/ They have gone up a bunch in price since I bought my last set....    
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09-22-2016, 07:39 AM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
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09-22-2016, 02:02 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
thanks , for the help
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09-22-2016, 04:52 PM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
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09-23-2016, 09:23 AM
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Re: 73 87 LS swap headers
Most aftermarket swap headers are designed around 1" setback mounts, but call the manufacturer to confirm if it's not called out in the listing.
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