Long Tube Headers (what fits?)

[1badcholo]

Well I'm new to the forum circuit, but by heart an old gearhead. I'm putting together my first 72swb with an 04 LQ4/4l80e combo. On a tight budget (wife was laid off)
I can't afford the $500+ Chevy truck LS swap headers so this what I have a question on. I've read some threads but could still use a little advise.
I understand factory manifolds will not work? I have a torch and a welder...let me know
If I install manifolds I have to rent a trailer and take the truck to en exhaust shop so they can connect my exhaust. If install long tube headers then I can save the cash for the rental of the trailer and the exhaust shop cost and connect the exhaust myself.
So will Newer F-body long tubes fit? I can find them on Ebay for about $200.00
Will second gen F-body LS swap headers fit? I can find them for the same price.
What other type of inexpensive long tube headers would you suggest. Thanks for your support!

[68GMCCustom]

Mine has 2nd gen f-body LSx swap headers. Dynatech 1 7/8"x3"

[71chevystep4x4]

Why cant you just limp it into a exhaust shop with only manifolds on it? I'm going to get exhaust installed next week and am only running block hugger shorties. But I'm also only going like 3 miles to exhaust shop.

[1badcholo]

Thanks for the responses. Long tubes have always free'd up more hp.
I live out in the sticks and the closest exhaust shop is on about 14 miles out on a busy road. I'm planning on using the truck to tow my Camaro to the race track. Which is 2 hours away. So it will have to perform some. It's getting the same paint scheme as my Camaro. Atomic orange with silver.
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[Robznob11]

I ran f body hedders the cheap ones from ebay. but it really depends on how you set your engine in. if its high in the saddle your ok. but I have a body drop so I made my own mounts and had to set the engine lower. that made the primary come into contact with the lower control arm so I had to set it back 1.25" then it cleared. also the f body headers will kick out towards the frame if the engine is high they should fall right between the rails. again mine did not so I had to notch the frame and take a little off the ds collector. a lot of work but I think the set back and drop will help weight distribution

[mooseknuckles]

2nd gen f-body headers here too....dynatech 70-81 camaro ls swap...$650 shipped vs $800+ for hookers....

[Robznob11]

Mine cost 200 bucks! I dont mind a grinder and a little time to save 3-500 bucks i believe mine are 4th gen
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[68GMCCustom]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

2nd gen f-body headers here too....dynatech 70-81 camaro ls swap...$650 shipped vs $800+ for hookers....

ouch....were $399 when I bought them I think? Less then another $100 to ship.

[mooseknuckles]

don't forget im in canada...and shipping was $100

[68GMCCustom]

thats right......things are a bit more costly up there...aye?

[ZforSpeed]

Originally Posted by Robznob11

Mine cost 200 bucks! I dont mind a grinder and a little time to save 3-500 bucks i believe mine are 4th gen
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Looking to do the same, where did you pick up your 4th gen long tubes? I found a set on ebay for $107 and am thinking about giving them a try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-LO...hZ2BLG&vxp=mtr

[Steve Cole]

Why not these? Says they are made for c10's and many people have used them and say they fit great.

https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...2-ls3-ls6.html

Thanks.

[ZforSpeed]

Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Why not these? Says they are made for c10's and many people have used them and say they fit great.

https://www.speed-engineering.com/ls...2-ls3-ls6.html

Thanks.

Those look like a great option. I was just looking to save a few bucks. Im local to the eBay seller so I can test it for fitment and worst case I'll have to pay their 15% restocking fee. My plan is to turbo the car in a year so I'm trying to keep the costs down to get the car running. I plan on boxing the frame so I don't mind if I have to notch it a bit to make it fit. I may end up going that route as I already have the speed engineering headers on my Camaro. Thanks for the quick reply.

[Steve Cole]

Either way you go, you can't lose. Whatever you end up installing, please, post a report w/pics and let us know how they fit. Thanks, and good luck!