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Old 03-10-2019, 10:50 AM
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Anybody heard of DNA headers and Y pipe? They have an offer for polished SS headers and Y pipe for under $200.
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Re: Gen 3 exhaust headers

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Anybody heard of DNA headers and Y pipe? They have an offer for polished SS headers and Y pipe for under $200.

Haven't heard of them but you get what you pay for in LSX swap headers. I'm sure you could make them fit but I would be prepared for headaches.
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Thanks for the thought. This is for an LT1 swap in an 83 camaro and there aren't many choices.
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Material cost to build headers out of stainless would cost more than 200,00. Stainless is high.

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Re: Gen 3 exhaust headers

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Thanks for the thought. This is for an LT1 swap in an 83 camaro and there aren't many choices.
Here is the best choice
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Those yours Dyno Don?
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Can you post the details, primary, collector and y pipe sizes?
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The LT1 from the 90s is a gen 2 engine, just FYI
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was the FYI for me? The headers aren't....
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Re: Gen 3 exhaust headers

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was the FYI for me? The headers aren't....
No, the OP, the title of the thread is "Gen 3 exhaust headers" but he's asking about the LT1.

If it is the new LT1, then that is gen 5
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Can you post the details, primary, collector and y pipe sizes?
3/8" flmges..1.75 tubes..2 1/2" collectors...ceramic coated.....2 1/2" y-pipe...aluminized ....
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Perfect, I've advised one of the other members who's looking....
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Okay guys, this is for a 95 LT1 engine going into a 1983 Camaro.
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