Building an LS swap into your classic Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, or other classic GM platform? Speed Engineering's 1-3/4" LS swap longtube headers are built specifically for these applications — mandrel bent, TIG-welded, and CNC-machined for a precise fit across the most popular classic GM LS conversion platforms. Compatible with the full LS engine family from 4.8L through 6.2L including LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, and LSA.
Built from 304 natural stainless steel with a merge spike and standard graphite manifold gaskets included.
⚠️ Important Installation Notes:
- LS swap applications only — these headers are NOT compatible with standard SBC or BBC engines
- Confirm your vehicle is an A-body chassis before purchasing — some models were also produced in G-body applications and will have fitment issues on a G-body platform
- Due to older vehicle frame clearance, headers fit very tight and require the use of Speed Engineering spark plug wires
- 4L80E or older Turbo 350/400 transmission — bellhousing ears may need to be trimmed for proper clearance
- Note: Installed photos show 1-7/8" headers with 1" offset back motor mounts
Features:
- 1-3/4" Primary Tubes — Sized for maximum flow across the full LS engine family
- 3" Collector with Merge Spike — Optimized merge geometry for strong low-to-mid RPM torque
- Mandrel Bent Tubing — Consistent tube diameter through every bend; no crimping, no restriction
- CNC Machined Flanges — Precision fit at the cylinder head for a leak-free seal
- 304 Natural Stainless Steel Construction — Corrosion resistant, heat tolerant, and built to last
- Longtube Header Design — Maximum scavenging efficiency vs. shorty or mid-length headers
- Standard Graphite Manifold Gaskets Included
- Compatible with 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, and LSA Engines
- V8 Engines Only
Vehicle Applications:
Note: All applications listed are LS swap conversions. These headers are not compatible with the original factory engines in these vehicles.
Chevrolet Camaro — F-Body (RWD)
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro (RWD) — LS Swap
Pontiac Firebird — F-Body (RWD)
- 1970 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1980 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1981 Pontiac Firebird (RWD) — LS Swap
Chevrolet Chevelle — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle (RWD) — LS Swap
Chevrolet Nova — X-Body (RWD)
- 1975 Chevrolet Nova (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Chevrolet Nova (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Chevrolet Nova (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1978 Chevrolet Nova (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Chevrolet Nova (RWD) — LS Swap
Chevrolet El Camino — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Chevrolet El Camino (RWD) — LS Swap
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — A-Body (RWD)
- 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (RWD) — LS Swap
Pontiac LeMans — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1978 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1980 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1981 Pontiac LeMans (RWD) — LS Swap
Pontiac GTO — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Pontiac GTO (RWD) — LS Swap
Pontiac Grand Prix — A-Body (RWD)
- 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix (RWD) — LS Swap
Oldsmobile Cutlass — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (RWD) — LS Swap
Buick Skylark — A-Body (RWD)
- 1964 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1965 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1966 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1967 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1968 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1969 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1970 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1971 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1972 Buick Skylark (RWD) — LS Swap
Buick Grand National — G-Body (RWD)
- 1978 Buick Grand National (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1979 Buick Grand National (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1980 Buick Grand National (RWD) — LS Swap
- 1981 Buick Grand National (RWD) — LS Swap
⚠️ Chassis Note: Confirm your vehicle is an A-body or F-body chassis before purchasing. Some models were also produced in G-body applications and will have fitment issues on a G-body platform.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will these headers work with my SBC or BBC engine? No. These headers are designed for LS series engine swaps only and are not compatible with standard small block Chevy or big block Chevy engines.
Q: Do I need special spark plug wires with these headers? Yes. Due to tight frame clearance on older vehicle platforms, Speed Engineering spark plug wires are required for proper fitment with these headers.
Q: Will these fit my G-body application? These headers are designed for A-body and F-body chassis applications. Some vehicle models were produced in both A-body and G-body configurations — confirm your chassis type before purchasing as fitment issues will occur on G-body applications.
Q: Will these fit with a 4L80E or older Turbo 350/400 transmission? These headers may require trimming of the bellhousing ears on 4L80E or older Turbo 350/400 transmissions for proper clearance.
Q: What LS engines are these headers compatible with? These headers are compatible with GM LS V8 engines including 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, and LSA.
Q: What material are these headers made from? 304 natural stainless steel with full TIG-welded construction, CNC-machined flanges, and a merge spike.
Q: Are gaskets included? Yes. Standard graphite manifold gaskets are included with the headers.
Q: Are these headers street legal? No. These are race-only headers intended for closed-course competition use only. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)).
⚠️ Race Use Only: This product is manufactured and sold for installation on vehicles used solely for competition. Once installed, the vehicle may not be used, registered, or licensed for use on a public road or highway. Installation on a street-driven vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act 203(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3).