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Old Mar 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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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 07:45 PM
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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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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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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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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 03:55 PM
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Re: Gen 3 exhaust headers

Originally Posted by Strick1
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
PM me



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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 08:50 PM
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Those yours Dyno Don?
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Yes
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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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Re: Gen 3 exhaust headers

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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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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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Okay guys, this is for a 95 LT1 engine going into a 1983 Camaro.
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