Hooker turbo manifold ls engines

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80elky911

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I just put my 5.3 ls with the hooker turbo manifold in my 80 elco and it does fit. I had to grind the nuts on the motor mounts down and weld the motormount to frame but it all does clear.
 

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Northernregal

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What bushings and clamshells are you using?

Seems a little tight around that motor mount for my liking. How is the down pipe space around the firewall?

I've been eyeing these headers for a while now.
 

64nailhead

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Those beg the question of why? A set of flipped truck manifolds will get r done and still be able use the factory heat shields. The truck headers have recorded 1700hp over on YB. I have about $75 in mine and they clear everything easily.

FWIW - $75 was for a set of V-bands welded on each side.
 
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80elky911

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it is a little tight in that pic but after i welded the top of the motor mount to the crossmember you end up with 5/8 t0 3/4 inch clearance all around. everything else clears nicely. i should have it back in the car with transmission and all by the weekend. ill post more pics then. i used the hooker motor mounts and the stock v8 mount on frame.
 
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Northernregal

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Did you change the original rubber bushings in the stock clamshells? I feel like that's a bit too tight of fit for Holley to give that the green light for g bodies
 
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80elky911

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Holley would not say either way they would or wouldn't work on a g body. I seen other post saying they didn't clear on a cutless. I really liked the look and wanted to try it. I like the idea of the outside being behind and under the motor. I didn't want the clutter of the outside upfront with the truck manifolds flipped up and Frwd. It clears just fine for me.
 
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80elky911

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I got the manifolds wrapped and motor and trans in car. I ended up grinding the boys and nuts down on top side of clamshell mount and welding it in place. Leaves about 3/4" clearance. They clear everything else nice.
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