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SLP Headers on a LT1 installation ?

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Old May 4, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Car: 87 WS6 T/A
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SLP Headers on a LT1 installation ?

Hey, I'm rounding third base on this swap. Does anyone have any tips on installing SLP 1 3/4 headers in my 87 LT1 T/A ?......Thanks
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Old May 4, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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6 bolts per side... nothing unusual.

Watch for steering column interference. Some people dent their headers, others move the column over where it bolts into the firewall.
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Old May 4, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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Install is pretty straight forward. Actually, I put my motor in with the drivers side header already bolted on and then dropped in the passenger side afterwards. Stage 8 locking header bolts are a good idea.
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Old May 4, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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Dropped in mine with both Heddman's bolted up and ready to go, no interference problems at all.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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I recently talked to an SLP tech, and he told me the worst part of it was you had to cut the Y-pipe and add an inch, due to width problems. I am planning on using these headers myself.
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