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Old Feb 1, 2017 | 09:11 PM
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Fellas I thought I read it somewhere before, but will c6 headers from an ls3 work in a c5? 1 3/4 in kooks or lg's?
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I'd recommend you call Kooks or a forum vendor that sells that brand and ask if they will work.
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If you have a ls1 or ls6 they will not work no matter what
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Originally Posted by v8srfun
If you have a ls1 or ls6 they will not work no matter what
Different sized and shaped ports, yes?
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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Different sized and shaped ports, yes?
I think that the C5 BAT WING OIL PAN also causes fitment issues.

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I'm using the same TSP LS1 long tubes from my LS1 on my LS3...
I don't know that swapping the other way will absolutely work, but it doesn't seem unreasonable.
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seems like this was asked before and someone from Kooks said No !!
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Originally Posted by Dirty Dog
I'm using the same TSP LS1 long tubes from my LS1 on my LS3...
I don't know that swapping the other way will absolutely work, but it doesn't seem unreasonable.
This blows my theory out of the water it may work
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Originally Posted by v8srfun
This blows my theory out of the water it may work
It might. But there are lots of factors. I'm using LS1 headers on an LS3 in a C5. And yes, they work just fine. But there could certainly be differences in LS3 headers designed for a C6 that could run into interference in a C5.
Best bet: if you've got them, try them. If not, contact the manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I think that the C5 BAT WING OIL PAN also causes fitment issues.

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If you used the LS2 oil pan the C6 headers might work. But then doubt that the mid pipe will fit.
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