Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust Been looking at Hawks LT stainless headers, Holley LT headers, Kooks LT headers and Stainless Works headers also. Bottom line: Which is best quality, well designed for install and not hitting everything in sight? I'm probably going with a LS7 in my 85 IROC with a auto trans. Also what Y-Pipe is the best? And how about muffler/tailpipe types,etc? I know this is the LS swap forum and not the exhaust one but I fell I'll get better answers here cause you guys have done this swap before. I need likes, dislikes, and what your experience has been. Pics would be great too. And I'm not concerned about cost. Just want the best exhaust components for my build. Thanks. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust
Originally Posted by BADMAN
(Post 6266418)
Been looking at Hawks LT stainless headers, Holley LT headers, Kooks LT headers and Stainless Works headers also. Bottom line: Which is best quality, well designed for install and not hitting everything in sight? I'm probably going with a LS7 in my 85 IROC with a auto trans. Also what Y-Pipe is the best? And how about muffler/tailpipe types,etc? I know this is the LS swap forum and not the exhaust one but I fell I'll get better answers here cause you guys have done this swap before. I need likes, dislikes, and what your experience has been. Pics would be great too. And I'm not concerned about cost. Just want the best exhaust components for my build. Thanks. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust Thanks for your reply. Power level will be in the 750hp range. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust No problem man, hope it helps some. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust Holley Blackheart. They are beautifully built and tuck up more than the stainless works. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust I would also recommend the Hooker Blackheart headers...I’m admittedly a little biased. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust Your engine might benefit significantly from dual 3" exhaust. Not easy to package though. Probably the nicest single pipe exhaust system is the Hawks 3.5" system with 2" primary headers. It is made by Stainless Works for the LS7 and uses V-band clamps. Exhaust tip is hidden behind rear bumper. The 2" headers package much better than their smaller 1-3/4" headers. Only complaint is it tends to tap the passenger side frame now and then. Video below gives you an idea what it sounds like with my 427 stroker LS. I'm swapping to a Mamofied LS7 so if you can wait until spring then you'll get to find out whether my 3.5" single system is a choke point. It certainly is not a choke point today but I'm about to gain a solid 100 RWHP. These exhaust systems are thousands of dollars so learning from each other can help save a bundle! |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust
Originally Posted by BADMAN
(Post 6266423)
Power level will be in the 750hp range. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust
Originally Posted by QwkTrip
(Post 6266701)
That's badass. We want more details! :) :thumbsup: |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust Thanks for all of the replies. |
Re: Need Advice On Headers and Exhaust
Originally Posted by ShiftyCapone
(Post 6266433)
Holley Blackheart. They are beautifully built and tuck up more than the stainless works. |
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