Headers for carbed LSx with dropmember?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BOOB · 10-29-2009, 12:48 AM

This is the only speedbump I've ran into with my carbed LS / Dropmember swap in my '70. Nate at Porterbuilt said that any F Body shorty will work... which I've found plenty of. I would like to use the Thorley's but people have run into clearance issues. As for the F Body headers, they all have a few sensor/emissions tubes welded in place. Although they could be capped, I would much rather them to not exist at all. Is anyone aware of a shorty like this? I dont mind plugging O2 bungs but those tubes are ugly as hell.

blazerboy72 · 10-29-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm using the hooker block huggers but I'm not sure how they will work with the drop member. They don't have any of the sensor stuff.

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2009, 06:58 PM

Have you looked at Street & Performance?

SCOTI · 10-29-2009, 07:18 PM

Try BRP Muscle Rods. They offer a 1.75"/3" collector 3/4 length header for 73-87's (should work on earlier models). They used these headers (engine/trans mounts too) in the "Parts Racer" build-up in Sport Truck mag (carb'd LS327/4L65-e swap).

10-29-2009, 12:48 AM	#1
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Headers for carbed LSx with dropmember?????? This is the only speedbump I've ran into with my carbed LS / Dropmember swap in my '70. Nate at Porterbuilt said that any F Body shorty will work... which I've found plenty of. I would like to use the Thorley's but people have run into clearance issues. As for the F Body headers, they all have a few sensor/emissions tubes welded in place. Although they could be capped, I would much rather them to not exist at all. Is anyone aware of a shorty like this? I dont mind plugging O2 bungs but those tubes are ugly as hell. __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

10-29-2009, 06:53 PM	#2
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Headers for carbed LSx with dropmember?????? I'm using the hooker block huggers but I'm not sure how they will work with the drop member. They don't have any of the sensor stuff.

10-29-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Headers for carbed LSx with dropmember?????? Have you looked at Street & Performance? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2009, 07:18 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Headers for carbed LSx with dropmember?????? Try BRP Muscle Rods. They offer a 1.75"/3" collector 3/4 length header for 73-87's (should work on earlier models). They used these headers (engine/trans mounts too) in the "Parts Racer" build-up in Sport Truck mag (carb'd LS327/4L65-e swap). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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