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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
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Explain this, how can I rotate the clamshell? I have sliders and mounts kit from performance online.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Can anyone say how much louder these headers are vs. manifolds? I've got LTs on my other car and they kind of drone, which is cool at first but not so much on longer trips.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Been thinking about buying a set as well.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I think I am getting a set of the 1 7/8. Seems they could put a v band on the collector and it probably could solve a lot of shipping issues and make us all happier. They are cheap enough to add a few bucks to the price for the peace of mind. I've got the f body setup with a T56. It's all in mock up right now. Anyone running this setup yet?
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I'm using them on my K10 swap which is currently in process. I bought the shortie version (25-1021) because I have a 4WD crossmember to contend with. These will give me more room to work my exhaust around/through. I also decided to send them out for ceramic coating.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
The spark plug clearance looks pretty good on the drivers side. How about the passenger side?
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Good on both sides.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Any chance anyone has used the 1 7/8" long tubes with a No Limit rack and pinion?
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Bought the shorty version for around $200. Fit great , but have to trim passenger side ear off th 400
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
My Vortec 5.3 is on a run stand and has 2001 Camaro LS1 manifolds. They hug the block nicely.
I intend to keep a manual tranny and from the looks of things these manifolds will interfere with a hydraulic clutch slave. So I want to know if maybe these Speed Engineering headers will give me more room. I know they will fit nicely between the frame rails of my 65 C10. Anyone willing to make a few measurements?
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I have the long tubes and there’s no clearance for a Novak external slave.
Not a great pic, but it kind of shows the lack of room.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Thanks. I’m thinking the shorty headers turn down sooner but that’s the clearance info I need. I’m sure others have mated Tremec trannies. I just need to see their setup. I don’t think a Novak setup will work for me either.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
My 99 Fbody manifolds would not fit my 72 Blazer. I got the 1 3/4" long tubes and the passenger side needed the frame massaged a bit to fit right. I just bent the frame up a bit. I am mating the T56 to it and other than that the headers seem to be a pretty good fit. I am however planning on using the original F body Master cylinder which if I am correct would be in a totally out of the way spot. I am still mocking everything up at this point.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
If header to clutch slave cylinder clearence is an issue, you can always change to a hydraulic release bearing.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
got a brand new set in the box that i won't be using due to the fact that you have to cut the "ears" off a 4L80e to run them.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
price to 27612?
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I know this is an old post but I’m wondering how they have held up or if there is a better brand that won’t break the bank for an 65 c10 with a 700r4 2 wd that doesn’t hang way down below the frame...
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Sorry cant help with how long they will hold up but I have to say they are pretty well built and do fit very nice for the price. So far I am happy with them
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I’m going to use an internal slave. Check out gringoloco’s build. He’s running a TKO with an internal slave.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
I've had them on my 68 C10 LS swap for 3 years with zero issues. As much as I hate China made stuff I just couldn't see spending $800-$1200 for US made. My LS is a small cam LS1 so not huge horse power. If I was running a big HP engine I would not buy the Speed Engineering headers. The best designed headers have the longest gradual turn down after the exhaust port. If you look at the SE header design they take a tight bend after the exhaust port.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings
Has anyone used their mid length? Trying to decide between mid length and long tube. See lots of information on the Shorty and Long but doesn’t seem to be much info on the mid length.
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