1970 Camaro RS Operation Budget LSx

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by 1970camaroRS

Edelbrock headers, hard to find them anymore. There are better out there now.

such as - you've peaked me interest

[70rs]

Originally Posted by camgen2

Hey man, what headers did you use. I'm doing your same setup in an '81 Camaro. I'm trying to choose headers with minimal issues.

Summit has a part number for a Dynatech LS swap header. Prices start about $400.00.

Nathan, thanks for the engine stand! The 327 is ready to drop in the boat now. Just have to pull the broken 283 thats in the way now.

It was good to see you and your family. Your little girl is growing so fast!
We need to BBQ again this summer.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Summit has a part number for a Dynatech LS swap header. Prices start about $400.00.

Couldn't find them.

I did however find a long tube set for $500.00. Looks like it's going to have all the same problem as the other long tube headers. They just don't fit, they all hang way to low. It's not the manufacture of the headers fault it's just the nature of the car.

If you goal it to hide the headers & exhuast you can't do it with long tube headers. From the floor to the bottom of the frame rail is only 3 1/2" which means all you really have room for is the exhaust pipe. I am using a set of edelbrock shorty headers from a 2010 Camaro with only a minor modification on the passenger side. Some people believe that short tube headers work better on LS motor as the O2 sensor is closer and the computer can react much faster & better.

[1970camaroRS]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Summit has a part number for a Dynatech LS swap header. Prices start about $400.00.

Nathan, thanks for the engine stand! The 327 is ready to drop in the boat now. Just have to pull the broken 283 thats in the way now.

It was good to see you and your family. Your little girl is growing so fast!
We need to BBQ again this summer.

We sure do! Hope that swap works out.

[1970camaroRS]

I have also been delayed by getting into professional photography, especially aviation photography. With this being flying season, I've been busy.

So here are some pictures.

Third Mallory pump that's died on me in nine years. Can you tell what I think?


New Aeromotive pump. Sweetness. By the way, glass is sharp on the edges, who knew? (band-aide on my finger)




Took all of the bundles apart.


Left front area is a mess!


Fixed a little wiring here...terrible condition.


Required tools.


Fuel routing.


Serpentine belt alignment is good.


Yanked the steering wheel...it's for sale here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showth...34#post2403034


And another shot of the engine bay


And the trunk.

[syborg tt]

WOW - Nathan your pictures are incredible.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

WOW - Nathan your pictures are incredible.

X2! Nice work man!

Marty, PM sent.

The part # listed at summit for 70/81 camaro LSx swap headers is #715-29410-Dynatech.
Retail prices start at $399.99.

Sorry for the hijack Nathan.....on with the show.

[1970camaroRS]

No worries, point of the thread is to answer questions for people that are hopefully on a similar quest. (and budget)

[1970camaroRS]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

WOW - Nathan your pictures are incredible.

Thanks. You can tell the one I produced and took my time on, the Aeromotive pump picture. The other images are just snapshots basically.

[1970camaroRS]

So, I pulled my origional steering wheel in preperation to install a Grant wheel and to give me room to work under the dash. Last night, I went into the garage in my socks and underwear (yeah, I know...not a good mental picture) in search of some packing tape. I ended up spending about two hours installing the wheel, making sure the horn worked and centering it as best I can. Now, it's in my way to do the under-dash wiring. What was I thinking? Oh well, one more thing on the list done. Picture to come later.