LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

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05-27-2010, 07:01 AM

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LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

So do 4th gen headers for the LT1 work in a 3rd gen? Or do you need 3rd gen small block headers? I am also getting two answer on what size the tubes need to be. Please let me know

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05-27-2010, 07:59 AM

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Re: LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

3rd gen sbc headers.

as far as tube size, what have you done to the motor? Is it stock?

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05-27-2010, 08:01 AM

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Yeah its stock. I had read something about them needing to be like 1 3/4 to cover the D port.

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05-27-2010, 08:10 AM

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Re: LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

that Im not sure of

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05-27-2010, 08:21 AM

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Re: LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

Summit racing sells shorty headers for the 95 LT1 camaro that has 1 5/8th inch pipes... So whatever I read must have been misinformed.

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05-27-2010, 08:39 AM

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Re: LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

have you looked in the LT1 swap section inside the Engine Swap forum?

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05-27-2010, 09:31 AM

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Re: LT1 in 3rd Gen header question

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Summit racing sells shorty headers for the 95 LT1 camaro that has 1 5/8th inch pipes... So whatever I read must have been misinformed.

They also sell the D-port shorty headers made by Hedman, which fit a 3rd gen and bolt up to the LT1. There are around $250. They also have a y-pipe for these headers.