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Andy4639 · 02-10-2014, 09:15 PM

Here are the 1 3/4" long tube headers www.hawksthridgencamaro.com installed on my LSx 6.0 in the 71. They fit well with very little frame work. In fact I bet most can't even tell where they did the work on the frame.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...Collector.html

Revorollerr · 02-10-2014, 09:45 PM

$700 is budget? Holy crap. My schoenfield swap headers were like $300 and required no frame trimming. Not to knock em but budget is mis used I think haha

jamesjones · 02-10-2014, 09:46 PM

Shoot, those might actually work on my setup.

Andy4639 · 02-10-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Revorollerr

$700 is budget? Holy crap. My schoenfield swap headers were like $300 and required no frame trimming. Not to knock em but budget is mis used I think haha

I will agree that the word budget is a little mis leading here!They are very nice headers though.

Classic-Steele · 02-10-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Revorollerr

$700 is budget? Holy crap. My schoenfield swap headers were like $300 and required no frame trimming. Not to knock em but budget is mis used I think haha

Are you running Schoenfeld headers on a 67-72? I scored on a used set, and am hoping they'll clear the UCAs with the engine slid all the way back

Revorollerr · 02-11-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic-Steele

Are you running Schoenfeld headers on a 67-72? I scored on a used set, and am hoping they'll clear the UCAs with the engine slid all the way back

Yes sir, my only issue was the factory linkage in the way and the factory trans crossmember, I trimmed 2" off the pass collector and chopped a U bend in half and spun one side 180* to make an S bend kinda. If it was my truck I would of built a new crossmember but at the time it was my brothers and he was on a budget.

Classic-Steele · 02-11-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Revorollerr

Yes sir, my only issue was the factory linkage in the way and the factory trans crossmember, I trimmed 2" off the pass collector and chopped a U bend in half and spun one side 180* to make an S bend kinda. If it was my truck I would of built a new crossmember but at the time it was my brothers and he was on a budget.

Like your talking the shift linkage? How was clearance on the you're control arm? I've got a4l80 going in at the same time, and I'll be fabbing up a tranny, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Revorollerr · 02-11-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic-Steele

Like your talking the shift linkage? How was clearance on the you're control arm? I've got a4l80 going in at the same time, and I'll be fabbing up a tranny, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Ya shift linkage, I was using a th350 so it might be a tighter fit for you a little bit. I had tons of a arm clearance but I built my own solid mounts.

Custom 68 · 02-11-2014, 03:18 PM

I did see lokar had a cable shift to take the place of the arm. I was going to look into it as I had trouble shifting all the way to "first"
I swapped to a manual so I never looked further into it.
Dave

02-10-2014, 09:15 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Hawks Headers Here are the 1 3/4" long tube headers www.hawksthridgencamaro.com installed on my LSx 6.0 in the 71. They fit well with very little frame work. In fact I bet most can't even tell where they did the work on the frame. http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...Collector.html __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-10-2014, 09:45 PM	#2
Revorollerr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gillette, Wy Posts: 70	Re: Hawks Headers $700 is budget? Holy crap. My schoenfield swap headers were like $300 and required no frame trimming. Not to knock em but budget is mis used I think haha

02-10-2014, 09:46 PM	#3
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Re: Hawks Headers Shoot, those might actually work on my setup. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

02-11-2014, 03:18 PM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Hawks Headers I did see lokar had a cable shift to take the place of the arm. I was going to look into it as I had trouble shifting all the way to "first" I swapped to a manual so I never looked further into it. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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