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Old 07-29-2018, 08:43 AM   #1
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Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

Have a friend installing a 5.3Ls in a 72 suburban , any tips on which exhaust manifolds he should use
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Old 07-29-2018, 09:02 AM   #2
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

Motor mounts make a difference on what headers or manifolds fit well. A lot of guys like the TRAILBLAZER SS manifolds. Try over in the LS swap section.

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Old 07-29-2018, 12:49 PM   #3
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

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Have a friend installing a 5.3Ls in a 72 suburban , any tips on which exhaust manifolds he should use
I bought these.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hooker-Head...sid=m570.l1313

Worked like a champ.

I think you can get them plain, painted, or ceramic coated......

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Old 07-29-2018, 03:08 PM   #4
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

I went with speed engineering motor mounts and headers.
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Old 07-30-2018, 12:28 PM   #5
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

Pontiac g8 gt worked great.
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Old 07-30-2018, 03:10 PM   #6
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

I used a set from a 2010 Camaro. Fit great and looks stock.
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Old 07-31-2018, 11:18 PM   #7
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

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I bought these.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hooker-Head...sid=m570.l1313

Worked like a champ.

I think you can get them plain, painted, or ceramic coated......

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Old 08-01-2018, 06:34 PM   #8
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Re: Which manifolds should I use for 5,3Ls install

I assume you're installing an automatic. On the off-chance you're using an external hydraulic slave on a manual(maybe a mechanical clutch as well), you'll need a 98-02 f-body manifold on the driver's side. That's per my research. I don't have it fully assembled yet myself.
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Old 08-01-2018, 09:30 PM   #9
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