5.3 in 1972 chevy truck

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08-10-2006, 01:18 PM
1BADC10

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kwkenuf @ Aug 8 2006, 09:37 AM) [snapback]60394[/snapback]</div>

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A couple of us have been down that road. I used the stock manifolds and clearanced the frame in the offending areas. Nothing major. I don't have a pic of that area on my photocket site (link in sig) but I'll try to put something up soon. I've been told that LS1 F-body manfolds hug the block closer and are not as much a problem as the truck manifolds. Haven't seen a set installed on a ROBS truck however.[/b]

Whaddaya mean? What do ya call this?

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ngIssue004.jpg

I will say this... I used the truck manifold on the passenger side b/c the LS1 style manifold would force me to not be able to use stock trans lines. Since I already notched the frame prior to receiving the LS1 manifolds, I left it as is. Now the driver side (shown above) is an LS1 manifold. That fits PERFECTLY! Below is a pic of the passenger side w/ truck manifold:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...tUpPics003.jpg

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kwkenuf @ Aug 8 2006, 05:14 PM) [snapback]60439[/snapback]</div>

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:rock: Yup, the driveshaft is the easy part, as long as you have a good shop nearby..... I had my 2003 Silverado shaft cut to length, new u-joints installed front and rear, changed the rear yoke to match my 12 bolt and had it balanced for $100. And this was at a local shop that is known for it's quality work, not it's low prices.

The driveline that came out of my 65 was from a long tailshaft T-400 and was actually too short for my swap.
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Driveline shops are pretty low in cost. If you have a shop nearby, go with it. Like kwkenuf said, that's the easy part.
08-10-2006, 03:02 PM
kwkenuf

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1BADC10 @ Aug 10 2006, 11:18 AM) [snapback]60734[/snapback]</div>

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Whaddaya mean? What do ya call this?
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Umm, I'd call it 1/2 of an installation? :smile:

Just kidding, I forgot about your left side.....

I'm interested to see how his y-body manifolds work, especially if they have no EGR fittiings. I passed on a set of those before I broke out the saw and grinder to make room for my truck manifolds....
BTW, I just gotta know.... what is the girl in your avatar saying?
08-11-2006, 06:46 AM
1BADC10

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kwkenuf @ Aug 10 2006, 03:02 PM) [snapback]60742[/snapback]</div>

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Umm, I'd call it 1/2 of an installation? :smile:

Just kidding, I forgot about your left side.....

I'm interested to see how his y-body manifolds work, especially if they have no EGR fittiings. I passed on a set of those before I broke out the saw and grinder to make room for my truck manifolds....
BTW, I just gotta know.... what is the girl in your avatar saying?
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:point: I'm curious... you actually paid attention to that? I took that from another forum. Thought it'd be some nice "eye-candy". :laugh: BTW, I have no clue as to what's she's saying. Jammin' to music though.
08-13-2006, 11:53 AM
simplyk9

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1BADC10 @ Aug 11 2006, 06:46 AM) [snapback]60812[/snapback]</div>

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:point: I'm curious... you actually paid attention to that? I took that from another forum. Thought it'd be some nice "eye-candy". :laugh: BTW, I have no clue as to what's she's saying. Jammin' to music though.
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Very good eye candy :rock:
08-13-2006, 12:58 PM
NITROUS

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(simplyk9 @ Aug 13 2006, 11:53 AM) [snapback]61023[/snapback]</div>

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Very good eye candy :rock:
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Ya, and if the little Asian girl doesn't quit bouncing around I'm gonna come through this screen and help her with her pant's! Looks like she can't get them off for some reason and she's telling me "pull off my pants, pull off my pants, pull off my pants" over and over! :drool: :drool: :drool:
08-14-2006, 03:20 PM
1BADC10

LOL.... pull off pants... LOL
08-19-2006, 09:05 PM
letaurus

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slammed1972 @ Aug 8 2006, 09:06 AM) [snapback]60390[/snapback]</div>

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Hi I am new to this forum and I need someone to help me with some headers cause the stock manifolds hit the frame. Any comments would be appretiated.
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Hey i was having the same problem so if you find anything out about that model truck let me know as well
08-20-2006, 02:39 PM
slammed1972

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1970chevytruckls1 @ Aug 19 2006, 09:05 PM) [snapback]61749[/snapback]</div>

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Hey i was having the same problem so if you find anything out about that model truck let me know as well
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I bought a set of manifold off of a 1998 vette ls1 and they seem to fit pretty good and soon as I get them bolted on I will post pictures for you to see. I think I might have to grind a little off my motor mounts but I think that will be it.
08-20-2006, 03:28 PM
1BADC10

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slammed1972 @ Aug 20 2006, 02:39 PM) [snapback]61773[/snapback]</div>

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I think I might have to grind a little off my motor mounts but I think that will be it.[/b]

Yes, you will... think I may have mentioned that in my thread.

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