LQ4 Tight Tuck Headers for 97 FZJ80
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cartercd
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I think some more info is needed on your setup. I find smallblock Chevy headers a poor fit on a 1FZ-FE.
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As the title of the thread states, they're for a 6.0L GM LQ4 engine that I'm swapping out with the stock Toyota engine.
The exhaust is a area where the are two distinct options. Those might work if you want the exhaust to go down kids the frame rails. I chose to use block huggers and a crossover pipe like a factory GM and then up over the frame like the factory exhaust was.
Might want to spend sometime going though the V-8 swap thread at the top of the page. Some good ideas there.
Might want to spend sometime going though the V-8 swap thread at the top of the page. Some good ideas there.
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Most of the LS swap posts say they used the center dump Hooker headers because they will allow for the exhaust to fit inside the frame rails. A few said they used the rear dump iron manifolds from Hooker, but there was only one photo I found of the install, and it was before the exhaust pipes were connected, so I didn't see how they ran relative to the frame and the drivetrain.
Here are the two options I'm looking at instead of the ones I posted above:
www.summitracing.com
www.summitracing.com
Here are the two options I'm looking at instead of the ones I posted above:
Hooker Headers 8501-3HKR Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Exhaust Manifolds at Summit Racing.
Hooker Headers 2312HKR Hooker Super Competition Block Hugger Headers | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Hooker Super Competition Block Hugger Headers with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Headers at Summit Racing.
CTS-V iron manifolds fit. Engine will need to sit a bit high and one of the studs on the passenger side exit flange needs to be trimmed shorter.
Look at my build thread in my signature of my 80 series. I have lots of exhaust pics. Im pretty happy with my exhaust. Very quiet but tight fit in some areas.
I have only taken part of one engine swap. Fj60. I found that instead of searching for what may work just go with what will work. Custom headers. Stans headers in auburn wa did good. I am sure that there other guys in locations around you. Just my thought.
thatcabledude
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Can't go wrong with the hooker manifolds. I can take pics this evening if you need.
They sit high and tight, have good flow, thick flanges, and best of all, use a OEM gasket.
They sit high and tight, have good flow, thick flanges, and best of all, use a OEM gasket.
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I would really appreciate that.
Hooker Headers 8501-3HKR Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Exhaust Manifolds at Summit Racing.
That’s what I used on my lq4 swap and they fit just fine.
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Thanks, those are the ones I want to use.Hooker Headers 8501-3HKR Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Hooker LS Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Exhaust Manifolds at Summit Racing.
That’s what I used on my lq4 swap and they fit just fine.
thatcabledude
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thatcabledude
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Underneath
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That is EXACTLY what I wanted to know! I can't thank you enough for these pictures.
I ended up just keeping the stock exhaust manifolds. Center dump hugger headers vs stock manifolds each presented thier own series of fitment issues to solve. With the new modern engines there is not a lot of extra power that’s unlocked with headers (unlike the SBC of the past). And finally the stock manifolds are engineered for +200k miles, aftermarket will last ...who knows ?
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thatcabledude
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Stock from what?
5.3 from a 2010 Silverado.
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Thanks, but I'm going with the Hooker LS manifolds, 8501-3HKR.
Thanks again to thatcableguy for the extremely helpful pics!
thatcabledude
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I’d love to see pics
