Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
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Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
Just thought I would post these up for anybody thinking about buying a set of these headers.
I bought these because I wanted ground clearance and room to install a set of 4 inch round cats .
The only tough part of installing the passenger side header and that was just a tight squeeze past the transmission bell housing , other than that it was a breeze.
I bought these because I wanted ground clearance and room to install a set of 4 inch round cats .
The only tough part of installing the passenger side header and that was just a tight squeeze past the transmission bell housing , other than that it was a breeze.
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Re: Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
Thanks for posting these pics. I am about to pull the trigger and order myself a set of these. Did you get them through here?: http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=CNV3
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Thanks for posting these pics. I am about to pull the trigger and order myself a set of these. Did you get them through here?: http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=CNV3
http://paceperformance.com/i-8349112-hd45726-1983-92-gm-f-body-1-3-4-mid-length-ls-engine-swap-headers.html
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nice install,how does it sound open header lol?
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lol so are mine..cant seem to hear them when the car is running hmmm.
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Looks like a nice fot and decent for a bit of a budget,
Cranked my 6.0 powered mustang fr the first time last night at 11:30, 1 7/8 primary 3.5 collectors, im sure my neighbors were aware...
Cranked my 6.0 powered mustang fr the first time last night at 11:30, 1 7/8 primary 3.5 collectors, im sure my neighbors were aware...
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you won't be disappointed in these headers...mine are still looking great after 2500+ miles. i bought mine from brp though.
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very cool to see these installed. I've been slacking for way to long on my set. still sitting in box after almost a year....
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Looks nice .....got any pics of the rest of the system downstream ?
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Total newbie here so forgive my ignorance ...is that hawks crossmember necessary to run the pipes like that ? And does the 700r , 4l60 use the same Hawks crossmember ? Thanks just getting started here .....
EDIT PS I have a 91 RS CONVERT SO I GUESS I WILL NEED THAT CROSSMEMBER TOO to run exhaust like this.....
EDIT PS I have a 91 RS CONVERT SO I GUESS I WILL NEED THAT CROSSMEMBER TOO to run exhaust like this.....
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Total newbie here so forgive my ignorance ...is that hawks crossmember necessary to run the pipes like that ? And does the 700r , 4l60 use the same Hawks crossmember ? Thanks just getting started here .....
EDIT PS I have a 91 RS CONVERT SO I GUESS I WILL NEED THAT CROSSMEMBER TOO to run exhaust like this.....
EDIT PS I have a 91 RS CONVERT SO I GUESS I WILL NEED THAT CROSSMEMBER TOO to run exhaust like this.....
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Oh...so I am confused ...if someone wants to run these style headers on a 305 with 700r trans (91 RS) do you need a modified ( hawks crossmember) for clearance in place of the factory crossmember ?
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...uys-700r4.html
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Re: Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
I know this is an old post, but it's one of the few with these particular headers. I know the OP and 'streetdemon' used these, but both relocated the A/C compressor. On the Pace website, it says "Passenger side top mount A/C is required".
Is that true, or just they say that to avoid having to notch the k-member like most one this site (with A/C) end up doing?
Also, another thread mentioned these wouldn't work with engine mounts other than the BRP ones. Surely they can't be that different.
Is that true, or just they say that to avoid having to notch the k-member like most one this site (with A/C) end up doing?
Also, another thread mentioned these wouldn't work with engine mounts other than the BRP ones. Surely they can't be that different.
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I know this is an old post, but it's one of the few with these particular headers. I know the OP and 'streetdemon' used these, but both relocated the A/C compressor. On the Pace website, it says "Passenger side top mount A/C is required".
Is that true, or just they say that to avoid having to notch the k-member like most one this site (with A/C) end up doing?
Also, another thread mentioned these wouldn't work with engine mounts other than the BRP ones. Surely they can't be that different.
Is that true, or just they say that to avoid having to notch the k-member like most one this site (with A/C) end up doing?
Also, another thread mentioned these wouldn't work with engine mounts other than the BRP ones. Surely they can't be that different.
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Re: Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
I have these headers myself. Using the SPOHN motor mounts and the crossmember with the torque arm that attaches to it. In the middle of the LS swap right now, but I can try and take some pictures. Had to tweak a few brake lines over but nothing is hitting frame or transmision tunnel right now. No AC though.
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no factory sbc stuff will mount to this including y-pipes.
you will need to fab your own y-pipe, but the rest of the "cat back" exhaust will work.
you will need to fab your own y-pipe, but the rest of the "cat back" exhaust will work.
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Really silly these companies don't make a y-pipe to fit.
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you don't run the pipe forward, these are mid-length headers, not shorties. the pipe routing is the same as a long tube. they run down the sides to the back of the transmission and then the driver's side crosses over and y's to the passenger side. if you find my build thread there are plenty of pictures that show this.
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you don't run the pipe forward, these are mid-length headers, not shorties. the pipe routing is the same as a long tube. they run down the sides to the back of the transmission and then the driver's side crosses over and y's to the passenger side. if you find my build thread there are plenty of pictures that show this.
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Although the Hooker 3rd-gen F-body LS swap headers and dual exhaust system will clear your 700R4, the Hooker transmission crossmember is not directly compatible for use with it. The 700R4 mount location is too far forward, so you would need to purchase/use the extension housing that is available for 700R4 transmissions that moves the mount location to the extension housing at the same location as a TH400. You can almost always find them on eBay.
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Re: Hedman LS Mid Length Header Install
Although the Hooker 3rd-gen F-body LS swap headers and dual exhaust system will clear your 700R4, the Hooker transmission crossmember is not directly compatible for use with it. The 700R4 mount location is too far forward, so you would need to purchase/use the extension housing that is available for 700R4 transmissions that moves the mount location to the extension housing at the same location as a TH400. You can almost always find them on eBay.
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Just do a search on ebay for "700R4 extension housing" and look at the ones that have the boss/holes to accept the transmission mount near the rear of the housing. They are almost always available from a couple of different sellers.
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