The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-11-2008, 05:55 PM

The part number for these is thy324y-c. (pic #2)

The price with your member discount is $528 ceramic coated

. Mention this board and your user name to Nick Thompson (sales) @ 951-739-5900.

The headers come with all necessary bolts, gaskets and reducers.

All headers are pre-polished before coating.The standard finish is ceramic coating.

All headers are made from 14ga. tubing and 3/8" flanges.

Every header is pressure tested on site for leaks.

These headers were developed using the Classic performance products motor mount/cross member system but they have been tested on a trucks equipped with Early classic enterprises (Hart_rod) as well as home made motor mounts (Mike @ meshwerks).

The headers are designed to work with both 4L60 and 4L80 transmissions.

You will need to purchase a flexible engine oil dipstick such as the Lokar ED-5800 or equavalent.

In addition, you will need to purchase a good set of plug wires. We used the MSD adjustables but there are other less expensive alternatives. (pic #1)

We think the headers will also work on the 73-87 trucks and a test fit is on the way to verify that.

It's been a long and winding road to get to this point but this is what true R&D is about and I think we nailed it. Having said that, I would also like to thank the the following members for all the hard work and information they provided. Their commitment to our hobby is what makes cars and trucks fun and I could not have done this without you guys.

Rob Hartley aka Hart_Rod
Mike and kevin sheidle aka Meshwerks
John aka pcmcobra

And everyone else that sent me pics...

Dave Cary aka 68custom
John Stevens

I may have forgotten about a few of you but you know who you are and You guys rock

.

If you guys/gals have questions about the design aspects of this header please call me @ (951) 371-1744 and I will be happy to answer any questions you my have.

Thanks,
Jamie Joyce
Design engineer, Doug Thorley headers

Deuce · 04-11-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie @ Doug Thorley

The price with your member discount is $528

PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do they hang below the frame???

What motor mounts do they require???

Do you ship to Canada??

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-11-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do they hang below the frame???

What motor mounts do they require???

Do you ship to Canada??

Deuce, here are pics of the headers on Hart_rod's truck. Look closely at pic #3, this is with the headers installed

. (pics 3 & 4)

They will work with ECE,CPP and they were tried on a truck with homemade mounts (meshwerks). It really comes down to how you placed the engine in the truck. (pics 1 & 2 w/ cpp mounts)

Yes, we do ship to Canada.

Jamie

*Billla* · 04-11-2008, 07:36 PM

That is just beautiful work!

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billla

That is just beautiful work!

Thank you.

My wife says I talk about welding and headers in my sleep

lts70 · 04-11-2008, 07:55 PM

My wife has to hear me build trucks in my sleep also. Or sometimes it is the building project I am on at the time. Sweet headers, they look great.

68GMCCustom · 04-11-2008, 08:38 PM

Very nice!

stllookn · 04-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Sweeet!!!! Do you have any performance data on those compared to stock or others????

shifty · 04-12-2008, 12:01 AM

Really happy to get info on this. I had PM'ed a couple of weeks ago, but never got a response.

Thanks for the info, will definitely be looking into these. Guess I will need to delete my rear O² sensor now

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Really happy to get info on this. I had PM'ed a couple of weeks ago, but never got a response.

Thanks for the info, will definitely be looking into these. Guess I will need to delete my rear O² sensor now

Sorry Jason, I get alot of pm's and I was kinda waiting to let the cat out of the bag until I got the first run of these done.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-12-2008, 08:55 PM

Jamie thanks for letting me help out with this, it was a pleasure. The quality and fit of the headers is outstanding (I can't wait to fire the Suburban up!

). If anyone wants any more pics of the headers installed, you can check my crewcab or suburban build in my signature.

R/

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-12-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Jamie thanks for letting me help out with this, it was a pleasure. The quality and fit of the headers is outstanding (I can't wait to fire the Suburban up!

). If anyone wants any more pics of the headers installed, you can check my crewcab or suburban build in my signature.

R/

Thank you Rob. The 'Burb is freakin sweet btw. I think we are all a little envious.

ratrodmiller · 02-13-2009, 09:57 AM

does anybody know if these headers would fit 1950 chevy truck ls5.3 with mustang 2 suspension?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-16-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

does anybody know if these headers would fit 1950 chevy truck ls5.3 with mustang 2 suspension?

They should. Your motor mount setup will be the only thing that could be an issue. What do you plan on doing for that?

ksbrktracer · 04-17-2009, 09:51 AM

Does anyone know if these headers will fit my 65 1/2 ton pu and if so what mounts would be required. Contemplating this swap on my truck. Thanks in advance and very nice looking product.

Tommy

jb4short · 04-12-2008, 09:27 PM

Awesome Rob- glad you could find something else for us to be jealous of....LOL!!!

Jamie....ever thought of some mid-lengths for lowered trucks?

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-12-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Awesome Rob- glad you could find something else for us to be jealous of....LOL!!!

Jamie....ever thought of some mid-lengths for lowered trucks?

The gears are turning Jon. All I need now is a public out-cry demanding we make it happen. Hint, hint.

Btw, what do you think of the pics I sent you?

jb4short · 04-12-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie @ Doug Thorley

The gears are turning Jon. All I need now is a public out-cry demanding we make it happen. Hint, hint.

Btw, what do you think of the pics I sent you?

I thought they were perfect. You'd need to check the return angle on the drivers side to make sure they'd snake down through there....but the header is sharp and seems to end at about the right angle

72BlckButy · 04-12-2008, 09:52 PM

Those things sure are pretty...

Wasted Income · 04-12-2008, 11:59 PM

WOW! Those look fantastic!

1FAST68 · 04-13-2008, 02:28 AM

My thorely headers fit great. But mine did not come with bolts,gaskets or reducers.

I would post a pic but it won't let me for some reason.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286010

Gray Ghost · 04-13-2008, 02:55 AM

Beautiful work....I like the exit locations...nice and tucked in.

Jamie @ Doug Thorley · 04-15-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FAST68

My thorely headers fit great. But mine did not come with bolts,gaskets or reducers.

I would post a pic but it won't let me for some reason.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286010

You got a preproduction set and someone dropped the ball before shipping it out. Pm me your address and I will make it right. All other sets will including everything you guys will need.

Jamie

**Hart_Rod** · 04-15-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie @ Doug Thorley

You got a preproduction set and someone dropped the ball before shipping it out. Pm me your address and I will make it right. All other sets will including everything you guys will need.

Jamie

I wish all company's had that great of customer service! BZ to DTH,

.

1FAST68 · 04-15-2008, 10:29 PM

thanks again jamie.

If he wasn't on the board helping I would have just assumed they didn't come with those parts and never asked.

04-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! That is just beautiful work!

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lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! My wife has to hear me build trucks in my sleep also. Or sometimes it is the building project I am on at the time. Sweet headers, they look great. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

04-11-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Very nice! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Sweeet!!!! Do you have any performance data on those compared to stock or others???? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-12-2008, 12:01 AM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Really happy to get info on this. I had PM'ed a couple of weeks ago, but never got a response. Thanks for the info, will definitely be looking into these. Guess I will need to delete my rear O² sensor now __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-11-2008, 05:55 PM	#1
Jamie @ Doug Thorley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 102	The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! The part number for these is thy324y-c. (pic #2) The price with your member discount is $528 ceramic coated . Mention this board and your user name to Nick Thompson (sales) @ 951-739-5900. The headers come with all necessary bolts, gaskets and reducers. All headers are pre-polished before coating.The standard finish is ceramic coating. All headers are made from 14ga. tubing and 3/8" flanges. Every header is pressure tested on site for leaks. These headers were developed using the Classic performance products motor mount/cross member system but they have been tested on a trucks equipped with Early classic enterprises (Hart_rod) as well as home made motor mounts (Mike @ meshwerks). The headers are designed to work with both 4L60 and 4L80 transmissions. You will need to purchase a flexible engine oil dipstick such as the Lokar ED-5800 or equavalent. In addition, you will need to purchase a good set of plug wires. We used the MSD adjustables but there are other less expensive alternatives. (pic #1) We think the headers will also work on the 73-87 trucks and a test fit is on the way to verify that. It's been a long and winding road to get to this point but this is what true R&D is about and I think we nailed it. Having said that, I would also like to thank the the following members for all the hard work and information they provided. Their commitment to our hobby is what makes cars and trucks fun and I could not have done this without you guys. Rob Hartley aka Hart_Rod Mike and kevin sheidle aka Meshwerks John aka pcmcobra And everyone else that sent me pics... Dave Cary aka 68custom John Stevens I may have forgotten about a few of you but you know who you are and You guys rock. If you guys/gals have questions about the design aspects of this header please call me @ (951) 371-1744 and I will be happy to answer any questions you my have. Thanks, Jamie Joyce Design engineer, Doug Thorley headers Attached Images Last edited by Jamie @ Doug Thorley; 04-11-2008 at 07:19 PM.

04-12-2008, 08:55 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Jamie thanks for letting me help out with this, it was a pleasure. The quality and fit of the headers is outstanding (I can't wait to fire the Suburban up! ). If anyone wants any more pics of the headers installed, you can check my crewcab or suburban build in my signature. R/ Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 04-16-2008 at 04:58 AM.

02-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#13
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! does anybody know if these headers would fit 1950 chevy truck ls5.3 with mustang 2 suspension?

04-17-2009, 09:51 AM	#15
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Does anyone know if these headers will fit my 65 1/2 ton pu and if so what mounts would be required. Contemplating this swap on my truck. Thanks in advance and very nice looking product. Tommy

04-12-2008, 09:27 PM	#16
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Awesome Rob- glad you could find something else for us to be jealous of....LOL!!! Jamie....ever thought of some mid-lengths for lowered trucks?

04-12-2008, 09:52 PM	#19
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04-13-2008, 02:28 AM	#21
1FAST68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east, tx Posts: 149	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! My thorely headers fit great. But mine did not come with bolts,gaskets or reducers. I would post a pic but it won't let me for some reason. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=286010 Last edited by 1FAST68; 04-13-2008 at 02:29 AM.

04-13-2008, 02:55 AM	#22
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! Beautiful work....I like the exit locations...nice and tucked in. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

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1FAST68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east, tx Posts: 149	Re: The LS1 swap headers are done!!!! thanks again jamie. If he wasn't on the board helping I would have just assumed they didn't come with those parts and never asked.



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