WTB steel LS1 manifolds (F-body, Corvette)

[Series8217]

I want to buy the hydroformed steel LS1 manifolds that you have sitting in your garage. I am not interested in cast iron manifolds; I need to be able to mod them..

[The Dark Side of Will]

My dad has a bunch of both cast and fabbed ones to try on his 5.3 Datsun. I already told Fair he'd have first dibs on the collection once we picked the ones we're going to use, however.

[Series8217]

My dad has a bunch of both cast and fabbed ones to try on his 5.3 Datsun. I already told Fair he'd have first dibs on the collection once we picked the ones we're going to use, however.

Lolz... small world I guess. I was going to send them to Terry to test fit for me anyway

[Aaron]

What are you building Steven?

[Series8217]

A big smog legal V8 in... something. Still investigating various chassis. Probably going to use an LSx due to good cost, performance and availability.

Current platforms being investigated include:

• E46 (ideal choice if I can work out some smog-legal manifolds; I'm an EE/Software Engineer so the CAN bus problem is not a problem)
• E39 (second choice for BMW chassis but I would probably just buy an M5 instead)
• 944
• 968 (with fixed headlight conversion.. otherwise blegh!)

Note: I'm not including an E36 because if the E36 can be made to work the E46 can too, and I prefer the newer chassis for looks.

If I do a BMW chassis it would be a high-end build and probably dual-purpose track/street car. $$$$ suspension and would use an LS3 or maybe even an LS7.

The Porsche would be an extreme budget build. I already have a set of Porsche Boxster wheels, and I would use these. The only changes to the interior would be a cage, racing seats, and steering wheel. I would probably just use an LS1, mildly modified. There are kits available. Smog may take some work as I'm not sure about manifolds.

I am staying away from imports because they've been done alot, and they attract the police even when you're not doing anything wrong. If I did do an import, it would be part of my 'classic car' plan, which consists of either a 1974 Celica with a Lexus V8 (the import) or a mid-engine twin-turbo LSx Corvair with C5 suspension (the domestic).

[Aaron]

A big smog legal V8 in... something. Still investigating various chassis. Probably going to use an LSx due to good cost, performance and availability.

Current platforms being investigated include:

• E46 (ideal choice if I can work out some smog-legal manifolds; I'm an EE/Software Engineer so the CAN bus problem is not a problem)
• E39 (second choice for BMW chassis but I would probably just buy an M5 instead)
• 944
• 968 (with fixed headlight conversion.. otherwise blegh!)

Note: I'm not including an E36 because if the E36 can be made to work the E46 can too, and I prefer the newer chassis for looks.

If I do a BMW chassis it would be a high-end build and probably dual-purpose track/street car. $$$$ suspension and would use an LS3 or maybe even an LS7.

The Porsche would be an extreme budget build. I already have a set of Porsche Boxster wheels, and I would use these. The only changes to the interior would be a cage, racing seats, and steering wheel. I would probably just use an LS1, mildly modified. There are kits available. Smog may take some work as I'm not sure about manifolds.

I am staying away from imports because they've been done alot, and they attract the police even when you're not doing anything wrong. If I did do an import, it would be part of my 'classic car' plan, which consists of either a 1974 Celica with a Lexus V8 (the import) or a mid-engine twin-turbo LSx Corvair with C5 suspension (the domestic).

Sounds badass, I can't wait to start my next project (Whatever it will be).

Use an aluminum block. They're pimp. And light too!

I love the E46, and the handling stock of the entire series is fantastic. My girlfriend has a 325ix with an auto tranny, like the most un-sporty 3 series you can buy, and the handling is still great. Very neutral, a lot of grip, great steering feedback and a quick box. They are great cars. But they can be a little on the chunky side if you're building an all out race car.

The E39 is also a good car, not so aggressive on the looks of course, and the M5's look slick. Heavier and bigger, do you need the 4 door/5 seat full size? If not I'd stick with the E46.

I'm not a fan of the Porsche's personally. How about a 914?

[The Dark Side of Will]

• 944
• 968 (with fixed headlight conversion.. otherwise blegh!)

The Porsche would be an extreme budget build. I already have a set of Porsche Boxster wheels, and I would use these. The only changes to the interior would be a cage, racing seats, and steering wheel. I would probably just use an LS1, mildly modified. There are kits available. Smog may take some work as I'm not sure about manifolds.

Budget Porsche builds do not exist. They get sold as unfinished projects when the budget is broken.

http://forums.corner-carvers.com/showthread.php?t=40328

[Series8217]

I love the E46, and the handling stock of the entire series is fantastic. [...] They are great cars. But they can be a little on the chunky side if you're building an all out race car.

Track-ready E46 M3s get down to about 2900 lbs. There's a lot to take out. Still "heavy" but not too bad for street/track car. See: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=775038 for such a build. This car was recently featured in Grassroots Motorports.

The E39 is also a good car, not so aggressive on the looks of course, and the M5's look slick. Heavier and bigger, do you need the 4 door/5 seat full size? If not I'd stick with the E46.

Yeah, the E39 is a pig, which is why it's not #1 on my list. The reason it's still #2 is because the LSx WILL fit with slightly modified (I think they'll still pass inspection) stock manifolds, so I know I can do that build if the E46 falls through.

I'm not a fan of the Porsche's personally. How about a 914?

Too old.

• 944
• 968 (with fixed headlight conversion.. otherwise blegh!)

The Porsche would be an extreme budget build. I already have a set of Porsche Boxster wheels, and I would use these. The only changes to the interior would be a cage, racing seats, and steering wheel. I would probably just use an LS1, mildly modified. There are kits available. Smog may take some work as I'm not sure about manifolds.

Budget Porsche builds do not exist. They get sold as unfinished projects when the budget is broken.

http://forums.corner-carvers.com/showthread.php?t=40328

You sent me a link to a build involving a Porsche V8...

[The Dark Side of Will]

The Porsche would be an extreme budget build. I already have a set of Porsche Boxster wheels, and I would use these. The only changes to the interior would be a cage, racing seats, and steering wheel. I would probably just use an LS1, mildly modified. There are kits available. Smog may take some work as I'm not sure about manifolds.

Budget Porsche builds do not exist. They get sold as unfinished projects when the budget is broken.

http://forums.corner-carvers.com/showthread.php?t=40328

You sent me a link to a build involving a Porsche V8...

That thread also has some of the bullshit that guy went through dealing with the 928 body/chassis. It's pretty ugly. Every time I think "one of them front Porches" would be a good car to build up, I go spend a few minutes looking at that thread and come to my senses.

My cousin used to date a gearhead. He's a Volvo guy but dabbled with a 944. It basically broke the bank for him, and was still a crap can. He got rid of it. Admittedly he was in college at the time, but his dad had money.

"There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes" applies to Porsches in spades.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Track-ready E46 M3s get down to about 2900 lbs. There's a lot to take out. Still "heavy" but not too bad for street/track car. See: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=775038 for such a build. This car was recently featured in Grassroots Motorports.

325xi with TrailBlazer SS AWD...

[Shaun41178(2)]

Whats the going rate for these manifolds? I know someone who might have a set.

[Aaron]

Track-ready E46 M3s get down to about 2900 lbs. There's a lot to take out. Still "heavy" but not too bad for street/track car. See: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=775038 for such a build. This car was recently featured in Grassroots Motorports.

That's really not bad at all.

Pretty cool M3 in that build, but holy shit. A $3200 AIRBOX??? Ya, not like an intake manifold, or a set of throttle bodies, the FUCKING AIRBOX is $3200. Ohmigod.

[Series8217]

Sounds like the Porsche build would end the same way as the Fiero then. I'll pass!

325xi with TrailBlazer SS AWD...

Yeah I have had that on my mind ever since you posted the pic of the Trailblazer SS AWD pan in your thread. I will definitely look into fitting it if the LSx fits to begin with.

A $3200 AIRBOX??? Ya, not like an intake manifold, or a set of throttle bodies, the FUCKING AIRBOX is $3200. Ohmigod.

The car was built by the company that makes the airbox, so consider it a $400 airbox for them . BMW parts markup is ridiculous...

Whats the going rate for these manifolds? I know someone who might have a set.

Not sure exactly but there was a local set on craigslist a few weeks ago for $60. (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2605479602.html)

[The Dark Side of Will]

Check ebay and www.car-parts.com for prices. $100 a pair strikes me as reasonable... Tough to find C5 Corvette manifolds (for example) for less than this on www.car-parts.com

[CincinnatiFiero]

I have a set of LS1 C5 corvette manifolds in my garage, I just did long tubes and midpipes on an FRC. If you're still looking for them, I can ask the owner of the car if he wants to part with them.

[Series8217]

Yes please!

[CincinnatiFiero]

What are they worth? Him nor I really know.

[Series8217]

$100.

I only want them if they're the steel ones, not the cast iron ones.

Already got some F-body ones, just need the 'vette ones now.

[CincinnatiFiero]

They're steel, if you still have my number text me your address and I'll get a shipping quote

[CincinnatiFiero]

PM me an address dude