LS Swap headers/Dropmember

[JNJchev77]

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

[paul66c10]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

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

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.

[JNJchev77]

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?

[paul66c10]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

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?

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.

[JNJchev77]

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!

[osaltyone]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

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!

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.

[JNJchev77]

Originally Posted by osaltyone

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.

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?

[paul66c10]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

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?

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

[JNJchev77]

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

[JNJchev77]

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

[JNJchev77]

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!!!

[terrylgreenjr]

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