long tube headers for LS motor

[uppster]

I am installing a LSX motor in the 32. I cannot find anyone who makes long tube headers for LS. Is this going to be a deal where I have to make my own? I have never made headers before. Thanks Edd

[techinspector1]

Here are some sources to try...
http://www.roadsters.com/engines/#Headers

If you have to make your own, here's a company that has been around a long time and has it down pat....
http://www.headersbyed.com/

Or if you want to go HIGH ZOOT, here are the pieces in 304 stainless...
http://www.burnsstainless.com/304tubing/304tubing.html

[uppster]

Thanks, the site by Ed has my head spinnin. I sure would like to try building my own set.

[Dave Severson]

I usually just buy the madrel bends and tubing from Speedway. They have an LS type header kit in their store now, too. Might be worth taking a look at.

[pat mccarthy]

I usually just buy the madrel bends and tubing from Speedway. They have an LS type header kit in their store now, too. Might be worth taking a look at.

some guys just like to make there own . hell it is EZ you do not have much in the way

[Dave Severson]

some guys just like to make there own . hell it is EZ you do not have much in the way

nope, not much in the way, just the fenderwell and forward floor to work through and around.....but if it was easy, everybody would be doing it!!!!!

I usually start with a kit, such as the one from Speedway, it comes with the flanges, collectors, gaskets, and a good selection of tubing. Usually end up buying a few more bends but it usually comes out less money then buying all the components separately.

[pat mccarthy]

nope, not much in the way, just the fenderwell and forward floor to work through and around.....but if it was easy, everybody would be doing it!!!!!

I usually start with a kit, such as the one from Speedway, it comes with the flanges, collectors, gaskets, and a good selection of tubing. Usually end up buying a few more bends but it usually comes out less money then buying all the components separately.

HELL you not the only guy that had some very small tin isues if they are not 3/8 thick plate steel header flangers .i cut them out of cold roll steel on the mill

[Dave Severson]

HELL you not the only guy that had some very small tin isues

Yeah, keeps it interesting, huh Pat????

[Mike52]

Edd, double check your steering set-up before buying long tube headers for the '32. Just a couple of weeks ago, I tried 3 different sets of inside the frame LS headers from Sanderson on my LS1 '32, their #LS150, #CC1-LS1 and even the #CSLS1 for the S10/Blazer conversions. The S10 headers were out of the question due to steering interference,. The #LS150 fit well, but a little too close to the side of the starter for me, the driver's side was OK. I finally settled on the 'block hugger' style #CC1-LS1. If you're really set on the long tubes, you're probably going to have to make them yourself, but have the steering shafts, etc in place first.

Mike

[Ken Thurm]

If you go to my thread One Way To Build A 32 Hyboy on the 3rd page you can see the ones I built. they are 34" long.
Ken

[uppster]

Thanks for all the replies. Ken, did you start with a "header kit" or did you buy a flange, collector, and some tubing bends and just have-at-it? I remember seeing your headers, that is something like I want. Edd

[Ken Thurm]

Thanks for all the replies. Ken, did you start with a "header kit" or did you buy a flange, collector, and some tubing bends and just have-at-it? I remember seeing your headers, that is something like I want. Edd

I started with the exhaust manifolds that came on my crate motor. They are double wall stainless steel from Chevrolet. They must of spent a fortune on these things. I just cut the flange off the manifolds and started with that, then just bought a bunch of J bends U bends and 90 degree bends.
If you haven't ever built a set before just look at some cars that you think look nice and start from there. It really isn't that hard, just very time consuming. There are a few tricks of course you learn over the years and I will tell them if you decide to give it a try. You can gas weld them if you don't have a tig welder. I hope you give it a try.
Ken

[Mike52]

Edd, after keeping up with all of Ken's threads, I don't think he ever uses a 'kit' for anything. He never ceases to amaze us with the things he builds.

Mike

[Dave Severson]

Yuppers, a guy's gotta do what ya gotta do!!!!! Tried hangin' out on the corner and getting some rich chick to adopt me but no luck there!!!!!

[pat mccarthy]

Yuppers, a guy's gotta do what ya gotta do!!!!! Tried hangin' out on the corner and getting some rich chick to adopt me but no luck there!!!!!

well i was hoping for that to but my dog loves me ?? well i think