What brand headers are they.
That motor looks like it will fit fine.
That motor looks like it will fit fine.
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1982 C/K 6.0L Caitlyn Mall Crawler (Interior time)
- Thread starter Babaganoosh
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I have Doug Thorley ls swap headers.
Would anyone with a LS swap be able to take a hood measurement for me? something I can base mine off of like the top of the cowl or master cylinder.
Would anyone with a LS swap be able to take a hood measurement for me? something I can base mine off of like the top of the cowl or master cylinder.
I do have a 1" body lift
Ya, I'm wayyyy lower then you. I would guess about 2 inches. Thank you for the picture.
Here is some new pictures sense the ones yesterday were horrible.
Here is some new pictures sense the ones yesterday were horrible.
andyblack
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Headers sure are shiny. You're doing this right the first time. Is the passenger side header contacting the frame?
Thank you, unfortunately both sides are contacting. With the motor pushed up higher it will clear just fine. Might have to do a slight notch on the drivers rail though.
My next project is putting the trans and transfer case in and get with Kurt at diy4x for different mounts.
My next project is putting the trans and transfer case in and get with Kurt at diy4x for different mounts.
andyblack
Registered Loser
Looks really close. I think that's about the best fitting headers you're going to find. At least you have plenty of room under the hood.
I was hoping for more clearance, these were supposed to fit flawless. It's most likely because it's so low in the rails and the combination of parts I'm using.
2wd frame, drilled for the factory 4wd frame side mount, Diy4x lower and upper ls conversion mounts and a TnA cross member. It was a pain getting it all together and everything needed to be loose then pulled tight back together for the cross member and the mounts to bolt together correctly.
2wd frame, drilled for the factory 4wd frame side mount, Diy4x lower and upper ls conversion mounts and a TnA cross member. It was a pain getting it all together and everything needed to be loose then pulled tight back together for the cross member and the mounts to bolt together correctly.
andyblack
Registered Loser
Yeah I remember you struggling with that. You'll get it though. It's just one more stepping stone on your path to your awesome finished truck. I can just picture it now.
Yes, nothing comes easy that is worth it in the long run!
No easy tasks here.
No easy tasks here.
Ive got a bone stock 5.7l with full tbi that would bolt right in there. No clearance issues.
Will trade straight up for an LQ4.
Just sayin life could be easier.
Will trade straight up for an LQ4.
Just sayin life could be easier.
Thought you said just a couple days ago the Jimmy would never get a LS?
If I wanted to go that route I would have just resealed my 350 and did a krylon rebuild.
If I didn't need the money, I would have turned it into a coffee table. It was a runner and going to a good home, into a 72 Camaro. I still have the guys number that bought it, maybe I should buy it back.
If I wanted to go that route I would have just resealed my 350 and did a krylon rebuild.
If I didn't need the money, I would have turned it into a coffee table. It was a runner and going to a good home, into a 72 Camaro. I still have the guys number that bought it, maybe I should buy it back.
My street & performance headers fit with let's of room.
I think some of the issuers maybe if your motor is seting lower then normal.
Here is how mine fit
I think some of the issuers maybe if your motor is seting lower then normal.
Here is how mine fit
Would it be possible to take a measurement off the flange on both sides how far the tubes stick out? Curious to see how much they hug the block vs the Thorleys
Sure
Ben. Your engine bay is 
Thanks Teck and Adam.
I plan on carrying out the theme of clean, I want everything to be spotless. I might be the only guy to use quick detailer on a frame rail.
I plan on carrying out the theme of clean, I want everything to be spotless. I might be the only guy to use quick detailer on a frame rail.
Thought you said just a couple days ago the Jimmy would never get a LS?
I said it would never get an ls6. I have a bunch of guys here pushing that issue. But I am pushing back.
May have to buy a worn out prius to put the ls6 in some day.
Nope I have done it.
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