LS1 headers for the vega??

[72vega5.3]

Who makes headers for the LS swaps in vega's?
Thanks

[RockDaddy]

As far as i know you need to have them made. i looked and tried a number of things before I had some made.

[72vega5.3]

Thanks RockDaddy
I actually just got a responce from Sanderson on a sunday night.. They said they dont make any, but could custom make some starting @ $650.
I really dont want to spend that kind of scratch. I'll check some other options, and if all else fails, I'll get a header kit and make my own

[80 MONZTA]

I have been going round and round on this as well. I guess that small block ford headers are spaced very close to the LSx, so I need to get off my butt and see if some will fit. Just cut off the ford flanges and weld on some LS ones if they fit in there.

[RockDaddy]

Thanks RockDaddy
I actually just got a responce from Sanderson on a sunday night.. They said they dont make any, but could custom make some starting @ $650.
I really dont want to spend that kind of scratch. I'll check some other options, and if all else fails, I'll get a header kit and make my own

$650 is super cheap!

[73astregt]

ya 650 doesnt sound too bad for custom built, heck the small tube hookers coated last time i checked were around 750 at jegs and to buy them here in canada i was looking around 1250 to 1450 at the local performance shops! needless to say i took a pass at that price!

[RockDaddy]

Cost me over 1600 to have mine made.

[Roccosvega]

$650.00 for custom made headers is very reasonable ,especially from a reputable outfit
like sanderson.At least you know they will be good headers that fit.

Robert

[72vega5.3]

I haven't checked with them on actual price, the email stated..........starting at $650

[bill1978v8]

I'd gladly pay $650 for a set of long tubes that fit. I think a shorty would be easier to fit or a tri Y but I'd like a long tube with great ground clearance. here are some header pics I found.

Bill

[CableDroid]

Digging up an old thread....


Any updates to this since its been 3.5 years later?

[avewhtboy]

good question. I bought a set of 4th Gen F-body short headers and a header kit. I am about to start fabricating some for my car.

My frame is far from stock however, so anything made would not fit my car anyway, but would like to know if anyone found a bolt on header.

I think some people are using Trail blazer SS manifolds also.

A list of who used what with what motor mounts etc would be useful.

[CableDroid]

I guess I should of been more specific, I am ONLY interested in long tube headers for my Monza. The Shorty type headers are a waste of time and money IMO. Gains are minor over stock manifolds with Shorty headers. They do look better, but I desire function, over looks.