Another V8 Swap

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by DustinS

I was just looking at those again and noticed that. Even better.

Edit: I really like the uncoated set. Interesting to note the 1 3/4 is the ID of the ports, whereas most headers are measured on the OD of the piping:

and for a super cheap solution that is 1 3/4 w/ 3" collector: $240

Found the 13/16 Master Should work just fine.

Hey, I found that the Hooker header does have 3" collectors

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker-Headers...301-R/10002/-1

I am inclined to go with these ones now, I revisited my cheap ebay ones and they were smaller than advertised. I really don't care much about the 3" collectors, I'm going with dual 2.5" all the way back anyway, but really interested in 1-7/8" on a shorty header.

[DustinS]

Thanks!! Not sure what the difference is, or which Company is listed wrong. JEGS says 3", Summit Says 2.5". I'll just order the one from JEGs though haha.

[DustinS]

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=36

Hmm. This guy ordered them and measured a 2.5" Merge... Erg. Now I'm confused

[wutsaiu]

Originally Posted by DustinS

Yeah. I need someone with the transmission in the car to check and see. Maybe @wutsaiu Could measure the length from the master to the slave?

I used 36" and I have some slack but I don't have any exhaust on drivers side.

[DustinS]

Ordering header form Jegs, now to decide if I want to wait on Vorshlag or Just get CX Racing Mounts. The Decisions...

[ILLSMOQ]

Originally Posted by DustinS

Ordering header form Jegs, now to decide if I want to wait on Vorshlag or Just get CX Racing Mounts. The Decisions...

Either way, you're gonna have to wait. I ordered mine from Vorshlag beginning of march and was just notified that they have shipped...tracking number says they will arrive tomorrow.

Pretty sure you have wanted the Vorshlags the whole time, I'd order those if I were you.

[DustinS]

I have wanted, and still want them. Wasn't a big deal when my DD was running. We generally keep an extra vehicle around for emergencies, but my brother just so happened to wreck his car before the engine in the FRS blew. So we have been short one car, makes life a tad bit more difficult. So I am trying to get my car going asap. Really only reason I am even considering CX at this point. Tried calling Vorshlag, no answer. I'll try again in a bit. I am more worried about the driveshaft, I don't want to order it if they are three months out. I can just get a driveshaft made local, or order an FRS aluminum driveshaft and have it modified locally. I also wonder if they would be willing to forgo the powder coat. Thinking about getting the parts custom powder coated.

[ILLSMOQ]

On the driveshaft, it isn't anything special, just get it made/modified locally. That's what I plan to do and then maybe have DSS make a carbon one for me if I decide I want a lighter one.

[all4spl]

I am a DSS dealer so I can help you guys out with the aluminum or CF drive shaft if you just want to get it modified.

[DustinS]

I got quoted about $400 for a custom aluminum driveshaft. Plan was to buy a DSS aluminum and have it modified, but full custom is pretty cheap.

Went a head and ordered Vorshlag Mounts, and the slave cylinder parts. Now it's just small things like radiator hoses (kind of looking at doing custom radiator for better hose location) and heater hoses.

[all4spl]

Oh nice.

[wooly35]

So I just called Vorshlag about the TOB kit. They said the custom lines would be ready by middle of next week. So instead of canceling the order and sourcing the parts out myself like Dustin did, ill wait another week.

[DustinS]

I couldn't get a hold of Vorshlag so I couldn't cancel my order... and my TOB already shipped... Glad to hear they will being going out next week, but that sucks a lot haha. Guess I have an extra on the shelf. I am sure I can sell the parts I grabbed locally though.

Header comes tomorrow. I am really glad @Sportsguy83 posted the JEGs link. They aren't available from Summit Racing or Hooker till end of next month. I do believe they are 2.5" though, which is okay, cause I think they will need cut to clear steering shaft anyway. I'll get those wrapped up with some DEI Heat wrap, I loved it on the Manifold and downpipe on the turbo set-up, should help a lot in this situation. Hoping the addition of both plug wire covers and the DEI on the headers will prevent me from needing to build/buy new wires. I think I might add some DEI Heat shield on the trans tunnel as well. Should cut some road noise and help with the heat from the headers so close to the trans tunnel.

[DustinS]

Working fueling. Good to note that getting the -6 to hose bar in 45° fittings is preferable. I'll post pictures later and you'll see why.