Thanks!

If anyone is interested, I'm still plugging along. I recently just rebuilt the core support to move the radiator closer to the engine, unshroud the core, and provide room for the oil cooler.

https://static1.pt-content.com/image...4945ed_b-1.jpg20200709_163912 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

This is where I am in the overall build...

https://static1.pt-content.com/image...391290_b-1.jpg20200709_184552 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

I still have a ways to go, but progress is progress!

Looks good, Herb! Need to keep my daily/autoX s10 healthy so I can get to work on my Malibu. Thanks for continuing the inspiration!

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Looking good!!

I follow here & IG so keep updating the progress. These build/info threads help others make decisions.

I'll do my best! Thanks!

Looks awesome!

I was just notified that my headers are done and on their way! Instead of building my own headers and learning through trial and error, I decided to have GP Headers build them for me. The offer a kit that includes headers flanges, collectors, aluminum hinges, PVC elbows and self tapping screws. After you purchase a stick of PVC straight tubing, you build your PVC mock up headers the way you want them. Once you're done, you ship the mock up headers to GP and they reproduce them in the material of your choice and ship them back.

I opted for stainless construction with merge collectors. They should be here Tuesday. Once I get them in I can finish the exhaust system and be another step closer!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...64796890_k.jpg20200716_105103 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ddb9478e_b.jpg20200716_134437 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bc5f8473_b.jpg20200618_150826 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

Never heard of GP Headers before so I checked them out. Nice!
One can appreciate the breakdown of materials costs for someone thinking DIY. I've seen other mock-up kits for headers before. Their custom kit is a great idea.

A really long time ago I read an article about a company doing this. When I started thinking about it, I couldn't find the company so I resigned myself to building my own. Then two people I know on Facebook posted about their new headers etc, etc. Talk about good timing!

I went to PRI last fall and after talking to the GP guys and I was sold.

It came down to spending close to $1200 plus for a kit, then making numerous mistakes because I've never done it before, ordering more tubing to replace what I tossed in the trash can, make more mistakes because I don't know the tricks and processes, so on and so on. If I were to have done it myself, I probably would have spent just as much money and a lot more time!