What type of headers???

[jhollier3]

Just put an lq9 in my 1990 k5. Noticed that the exhaust manifolds won't work. Needing to know what headers should I go with or what will fit without having to cut or notch the frame.

 

[sweetk30]

i used stock 5.3 manifolds in my 2wd build . had to bolt engine in place then set manifolds in and bolt up .

then took down pipes and reworked them for the new outlets to the exhaust .

pics in my 2 wheel burn link below in sig line. ( need to be paid member to see tho )

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there is a few headers for these swaps . lots of guys I read are doing o.k. with 88-98 truck ls swap headers . there is 1-2 others that have built for our trucks headers for this swap . but I have not researched it a lot to recall the names sorry .

 

[jhollier3]

Thanks for the info.

 

[sweetk30]

here is the ones I have read a few use . . . even says fits 4wd of our vintage .

http://www.schoenfeldheaders.com/truck2.html

 

[jhollier3]

Thanks. This seems to be what I'm looking for.

 

[handloader90]

Scroll down a few posts in the linked thread.

https://ck5.com/forums/threads/ls-motor-mounts-crossmember-recommendations.328580/

 

[Ned Kelly]

Some good replies on the topic of headers was also touched upon here:
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/ls-motor-mounts-crossmember-recommendations.328580/

Edit:
Haha...Handloader posted while I was typing.....sly guy. :-)

 

[handloader90]

Some good replies on the topic of headers was also touched upon here:
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/ls-motor-mounts-crossmember-recommendations.328580/

Edit:
Haha...Handloader posted while I was typing.....sly guy. :-)

Got eem!

 

[jhollier3]

Thanks

 

[rjfguitar]

If you are willing to spend the money, Doug Thorley Tri Y's are awesome. No clearance issues, quality, and look terrific since they are ceramic coated.

 

[jhollier3]

I'll look into them. Thanks.

 

[big-blue]

If you are willing to spend the money, Doug Thorley Tri Y's are awesome. No clearance issues, quality, and look terrific since they are ceramic coated.

I second that. I just put a pair of Doug's on the 454. Fit right in - I didn't have to re-work a single thing!

 

[chulisohombre]

Those dougs look awesome.

 

[6872xtc]

I second that. I just put a pair of Doug's on the 454. Fit right in - I didn't have to re-work a single thing!

This is another thread to help me spend more money!!
But proof that usually you get what you pay for!