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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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What's the difference between the LT1 and L98 Longtube headers, or pre and post 92, that"s the cutoff right?
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Mainly emissions hook-ups, if equipped. Other than that, most are interchangeable as far as basic fitment goes. You do want to make sure that whatever header is used is also compatible with a given engine's exhaust port design. For instance, round port headers don't work well with D-port heads but oval ports generally will.
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Both bolt to the heads the same, but emissions stuff and sensor fittings will be different, as well as the exact placement of the collector/or where it bolts up to the rest of the exhaust.
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So a set of TPIS headers for 92/96 cars should bolt into my 87 with AFR 1040 D port heads, and then I could plug one of the O2 bungs and build a new exhaust system to the headers?
I was going to keep my stock exhaust complete for sniffer testing when needed.
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So a set of TPIS headers for 92/96 cars should bolt into my 87 with AFR 1040 D port heads, and then I could plug one of the O2 bungs and build a new exhaust system to the headers?
I was going to keep my stock exhaust complete for sniffer testing when needed.
That is what I am doing. I do not have them installed yet though but fitment on my '88 looks fine with '96 headers. I have an older pair of TPIS headers that I am reconditioning.
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