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Frame rail mod for ls swap headers

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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 05:57 PM
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Frame rail mod for ls swap headers

Has anyone modded/notch their frame rails underneath to run exhausts after ls swap headers through them on top trans crossmember for better clearance?

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Re: Frame rail mod for ls swap headers

It's much easier to buy or make a double hump crossmember.
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Frame rail mod for ls swap headers

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It's much easier to buy or make a double hump crossmember.
I tried to get a guy to customize my crossmember and he brought that up..
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