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Old 10-09-2018, 03:20 PM   #101
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

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Has anyone used the f-body long tube speed engineering headers on a C10? I have an fbody oil pan and want to find longtubes that don't have below the pan much if at all.
I used the C10 long tubes and have the CTS-V pan and the headers do not hang below either the engine or transmission pan. Using POL engine stands.
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Old 10-09-2018, 03:26 PM   #102
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

Hmm ok the f-body pan is 1" shallower than the cts-v. Based on your pics it does look like they would hang below the f-body pan unfortunately.
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Old 10-09-2018, 05:14 PM   #103
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Hmm ok the f-body pan is 1" shallower than the cts-v. Based on your pics it does look like they would hang below the f-body pan unfortunately.
Ah, I thought both pans were the same depth but the F-body was deeper toward the front of the pan. My mistake. You are right, you would be about even to a little below the pan.
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Old 10-16-2018, 07:52 AM   #104
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They do fit quite well though.
Whose engine stands/mounts did you use? Thinking of doing the same on one I am putting together...
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Old 10-27-2018, 11:56 AM   #105
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

I had to order a set after this thread, for $300 bucks why not? The drivers side flange was just a tad warped but the gaskets should seal up just fine.

Stupid question... are they supposed to be offset like that? I find it weird that they do not meet "even" at the back.

Also a close up pic of the drivers side where the header comes REAL close to a casting on the block.
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Old 10-28-2018, 02:19 PM   #106
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

Mine are close at that protrusion on the block, too. Also pretty common for header collectors to be staggered, depending on the design. Part of it is the offset of the cylinder banks, amongst other things
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Old 11-16-2018, 12:39 PM   #107
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

I bought a set of the shorty headers for my truck.

Here are the pictures of the passenger side. It is TIGHT! I do not have gaskets in yet as this is just mockup. The v-band cannot be removed without loosening the manifold bolts. I need to check it with gaskets. That's a bummer if not. The collector is damn near touching the block. A clearance hammer may fix this. Runners 4 and 6 are touching. A little pry may loosen up this tolerance.

Overall, for $149 bucks, I can't really complain. If I have to massage them a little, I am ok with that.
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Old 11-16-2018, 12:40 PM   #108
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Driver side. No gaskets installed yet. #1 primary is touching the block. Again, this can be clearance easy enough. V-band clears no problem.
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Old 11-16-2018, 12:47 PM   #109
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I used the speed engineering ram horns and had no problems with clearance.
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Old 11-17-2018, 11:56 PM   #110
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Hmm ok the f-body pan is 1" shallower than the cts-v. Based on your pics it does look like they would hang below the f-body pan unfortunately.
Yes, they hang a bit below the F-body pan, but they're still about even with the trans pan.

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Old 11-18-2018, 05:12 PM   #111
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Yes, they hang a bit below the F-body pan, but they're still about even with the trans pan.
Thank you, super helpful info as I think they'll work for me if they are at least even with the trans pan!
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

I have a 1976 Blazer 2 wd. Lowered 5/7.

Installing LS3/6L80e. With Tejas mounts.


Is there a reason to go with long tubes or shortys or mid length? and why?
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I have a 1976 Blazer 2 wd. Lowered 5/7.

Installing LS3/6L80e. With Tejas mounts.


Is there a reason to go with long tubes or shortys or mid length? and why?
Long tubes = more power and torque. Mid length are a compromise when LTs don’t fit. Shorties are a waste of time; all of the bad (heat, potential leaks/fitment issues, etc) with no real benefit over manifolds. It’s all about your priorities: power, looks, clearance, cost, ease of install, the list goes on...
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Old 12-15-2018, 08:46 AM   #114
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

Did everyone use the front holes or rear holes for your engine stands? I have the performance online tube stands with sliders and mounted in the rear frame holes. Engine slid all the way forward. The long tube 1 3/4 hit the clam shell design mount on the driver's side. Looks like I'm going to have to move my stands to the front frame holes and slide the engine back instead so they clear the driver's side...

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Bueller...

Update. I slid the engine all the way back, my block adapters have the 2" slides. This worked to get the headers to clear the clamshell motor mount on driver's side. However I'm worried I might not have the cab clearance if I don't move my engine stands to front frame holes. My new stands cause me to drill new holes in cross member if I move them to front holes. Plus my stock truck oil pan may hit I dunno, it's gonna be close...
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Old 12-17-2018, 12:39 PM   #116
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

I put my POL stands in the front holes on the frame.
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Re: Speed Engineering LS Swap Headers Findings

Has anyone used the Speed Engineering Headers with an SM465 2wd? And does the C10, C20 and C30 all have the same clearance for headers? I see a lot of C10 swap headers, but I don't see anything for C30.
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I put my POL stands in the front holes on the frame.
Wow that looks awesome
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Has anyone used the Speed Engineering Headers with an SM465 2wd? And does the C10, C20 and C30 all have the same clearance for headers? I see a lot of C10 swap headers, but I don't see anything for C30.
I can confirm the LT's will fit a C30, but not with the SM465 external push-type slave cylinder.

I just installed mine, passenger fit like a charm, no problem. Gives plenty of room for the starter too.

Driver side headers hit the slave cylinder. If the slave was 2" shorter in length, I think they'd fit. It'd be super close, but they'd bolt on.
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I had to go with the speed engineering ram horn headers for my 65 c10 as all of the others hit my external slave cylinder. The ram horn headers drop down nice and avoid everything. The exhaust guy will have to finish it off.
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I put my POL stands in the front holes on the frame.
1971Stepside, can you post a picture or 2 of your drivers side? I ended up sliding the engine all the way back(engine mount sliders) and its better but still just barely is hitting the top of the clamshell mount. Problem is it touches the metal right above the bolt/nut so if I clearance the clamshell then the nylock nut I'm afraid would melt....


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I put my POL stands in the front holes on the frame.
I did the same and used an f body camaro oil pan. the pan barely clears the crossmember but it clears!! header long tubes fit well but the same closeness to the block as the rest of you. no gaskets yet though!
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Old 03-13-2019, 02:20 PM   #123
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Here is what I am talking about. It won't matter if my engine mounts are in the front holes or rear holes, it has to do with the sliders and the clamshell mounts and their location.

I slid my engine back in the adapters as far as it goes(2" sliders) and its just barely hitting the clamshell. I'm just holding the headers up so they aren't perfect but you get the idea. I can't modify the clamshell because the lock-nut is directly below the area the header is touching and i'm afraid the heat will melt the nylon in the nut after a good heat soak. I also want to wrap the headers in heat wrap so I need room to do that too. So I guess I am going to have to clearance the front tube a little to make this work.... I just hate doing this if I didn't have to...







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I would just clearance the clam shells, just grind slow and should be just fine. if you're worried about the nylon nuts just take them out before you do it.
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I would just clearance the clam shells, just grind slow and should be just fine. if you're worried about the nylon nuts just take them out before you do it.
Actually I'm worried about the header heat when engine running during driving melting the nylon nylocks rather than the grinding process. If I clearance out the clamshell top shelf the header will definitely fit, but it will be about 3/16" away from the top of that nylock nut.

Thoughts? Not sure header wrap will clear 3/16" gap, it will be touching yeah?

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