LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Anyone tried these headers or know if the will work with LS swap with Porterbuilt's front dropmember??

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-40000/?rtype=10

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

no clue on those i tried the schoenfeld ls swap headers for the 88-99 stye trucks and the driver side hits the rear of the control arm where it mounts to the dropmember and im still trying to see if i can get any steering linkage in there. I think i may send mine back and try the fbody headers, some people have had luck with them.

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

I'd like to stay with Shorty Headers if possible, can't seem to find any that don't have fitment issues... I'll check out the f-body headers...

By the way, did you have to tunnel the cab floor for the LS and DM for the trans or drive shaft?

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

yes im gonna have to raise the trans tunnel. i picked up a bolt in raise tunnel from a early 80's 4x4 that im gonna make work. not sure about the driveshaft yet. my truck is a rolling frame with the engine and tranny installed. Right now im in the process of installing the rear dropmember.

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Well, just confirmed that if your're running a one piece with the LS you will have to tunnel for the drive shaft. Or run a two piece. I have the large hump and it seems to hit the front of it, may have to do some trimming there.

Good luck with the rear DM, pretty easy install!

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Did you talk to Nate to confirm? What year do you have to run a 2 piece? I am running the fbody stock manifolds and they work with the 5.3 and the DM. I am running the DM up front and KP 6 link in the rear; I don't hit the cab. The 4L60e trans is very close to the tunnel, but the cab fit.
I did put new body mounts on though this 82 frame (not sure if that makes a difference).

On my old 305 and frame my drive shaft hit the back of the cab, but with new mounts and frame it is not.

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

I got the word from Dave at PB. I have brand new poly mounts, and the drive shaft will definitely hit the cab, not too much but I also have the crossmember for the carrier bearing to mount to, that I have to cut. No big deal, just wanted to make sure before I started cutting.

My trans will fit, with slight mod to get the -5* angle. Your drive shaft is in and doesn't hit the cab? Is that because the KP kit comes with a smaller notch, possibly?

Where is a good place to get the F-body Manifolds?

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

probably ebay. If i have to go with manifolds i'll probably just use the ones that came off my 01 z06

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

My zo6 never made it to my driveway, so I'll settle for ebay I guess lol

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Well, i'm gonna give the BBK 40000 LS1 Vette Headers a try. Did some measuring and I think they just might fit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-40000/?rtype=10

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Well..... the search continue's, the BBK's although a great looking header... do not fit. They hit the frame and steering cuts through about half of the second header. ... Guess it may be TBSS manifolds... how boring!!!

Re: LS Swap headers/Dropmember
 

Im not sure of the space conflict with the dropmember but I ordered these they are direct factory replacement for the 2010-2012 Camaro and they fit perfect
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130675373809...809%26_rdc%3D1