1970-81 DSE Frame "Extras" - Lateral-g Forums

badazz81z28 · #1 09-01-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396

I'll be surprised if your current headers work due to the steering shaft going to the rack, the shaft is closer to the center of the car than the stock shaft would be. The DSE headers have a space for the steering shaft to pass between 2 of the tubes.
My cross member is custom made, you may be able to modify your stock cross member and use it but I'm not sure.

SOB....I just saw your pictures of the headers. I'm guessing another DSE only part....Crap I should have thought through this DSE frame a little more.

TheJDMan · #2 09-01-2014, 05:50 PM

I used the factory 1st Gen SBC motor mounts with my 1st Gen DSE sub frame. I also found that DynaTech headers fit and clear the steering column nicely. Speaking of steering column, you can buy all the necessary parts to fab your steering linkage from Summit. You will probably need two u-joints and a section of 3/4" DD shaft.

Musclerodz · #3 09-01-2014, 06:34 PM

DSE headers only work if you use the setback mounts. Otherwise you will have to source headers. A number of guys are running the Ultimate Headers. Very nice piece. They are not full length but no clearance issues. Dont remember what trans your running but if it is a 6 speed get the ATS crossmember from Speedtech.

badazz81z28 · #4 09-06-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

DSE headers only work if you use the setback mounts. Otherwise you will have to source headers. A number of guys are running the Ultimate Headers. Very nice piece. They are not full length but no clearance issues. Dont remember what trans your running but if it is a 6 speed get the ATS crossmember from Speedtech.

This one?

http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...rod/prd259.htm

**68LS1** · #5 09-06-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by badazz81z28

This one?

http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...rod/prd259.htm

My understanding is that you need a 1st Gen crossmember. The DSE subframe rails are same for 1st & 2nd gen.

I'm yet to test fit my engine & trans.

TonyHuntimer · #6 09-07-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 68LS1

My understanding is that you need a 1st Gen crossmember. The DSE subframe rails are same for 1st & 2nd gen.

I'm yet to test fit my engine & trans.

Roger,

Are you upgrading to a DSE? Do they offer right-hand drive?

Tony Huntimer

Ben@SpeedTech · #7 09-08-2014, 10:16 AM

Hey Tony We've got a right hand drive system for a 1st gen.

We've sent a bunch to Australia.

Musclerodz- Have you compared the two? We've had a 1st gen DSE subframe car come through the shop and the 1st Gen ATS cross member fit great. We haven't had a 2nd gen DSE subframe come through the shop though, so you've got our attention. What makes a 1st Gen ATS mount fit better than a 2nd gen ATS mount on the DSE frame?

Thanks for any insight you can share.