TT LS1 headers for 1969 Camaro

[TT LS2]

Does anyone sell a set of twin turbo headers for a LS1 going into a 69 Camaro? I do not want to spend the $7500 minimum that Nelson Racing Engines sells. I can't afford that...any pics or ideas where to go for such a thing would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!:thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Does anyone sell a set of twin turbo headers for a LS1 going into a 69 Camaro? I do not want to spend the $7500 minimum that Nelson Racing Engines sells. I can't afford that...any pics or ideas where to go for such a thing would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!:thumbsup:


his headers aren't that much, for that price you also get two turbos and two wastegates.

http://camcojb.com/malitude%20191.jpg

Jody

[Bowtieracing]

Jody plese post few more pics. Looks really nice!!

[TT LS2]

his headers aren't that much, for that price you also get two turbos and two wastegates.

http://camcojb.com/malitude%20191.jpg

Jody
Thanks!
Who makes those?

[camcojb]

Thanks!
Who makes those?


the guy you don't want to buy them from............... Nelson Racing. :yes:

Jody

[camcojb]

more pics. Also, pretty sure that at $7500 you get a pair of turbos and pair of wastegates, so all you need to do is plumb the exhaust downpipes and intake plumbing. His headers fit most early chassis setup with the LS engines.

http://www.camcojb.com/malitude 154.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/malitude 157.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/malitude 163.jpg

[Bowtieracing]

Thanks Jody for the pics and info. I have to agree with TT LS2 at i recall as well Tom advertising "twin turbo headers" for 7500 bucks. Not with turbos and gates too. Now i think its really sweet deal. Toms fabricating is best i have seen so far :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looks great Jody!! That right there is the way it should be done folks!! :thumbsup: :bow:

[camcojb]

Thanks Jody for the pics and info. I have to agree with TT LS2 at i recall as well Tom advertising "twin turbo headers" for 7500 bucks. Not with turbos and gates too. Now i think its really sweet deal. Toms fabricating is best i have seen so far :thumbsup:

well, as I recall he told me $7500-$8K with turbos and wastegates, so I'm guessing that's right. I'll get an answer from Tom.

Here it is on his site:

NELSON TURBO KIT 1

2 CUSTOM DESIGNED TURBO CHARGERS
2 - 44MM V BAND TIAL WASTEGATES
PAIR OF 321 STAINLESS STEEL TURBO HEADERS
TURBO HARDWARE AND
GASKETS

COST $7500.00

Available for 1s2/SBC short and tall deck and BBC short and tall deck.

Jody

[Blaster11]

Here is the link for Nelson
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/engines-turbokits.html

[syborg tt]

I just looked at his site and he package deal is a great price.

I figure i have at least that much in my set up

NELSON TURBO KIT 2
2 CUSTOM DESIGNED TURBO CHARGERS
2 - 44MM V BAND TIAL WASTEGATES
PAIR OF 321 STAINLESS STEEL TURBO HEADERS
TURBO HARDWARE AND
GASKETS
INTAKE MANIFOLD
THROTTLE BODY
FUEL INJECTORS
ELECTROMOTIVE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CRANK TRIGGER IGNITION SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE COILS
CUSTOM AIR TO AIR INTERCOOLER AND
NELSON TURBO CAMSHAFT

COST $14.500

[TT LS2]

well, as I recall he told me $7500-$8K with turbos and wastegates, so I'm guessing that's right. I'll get an answer from Tom.

Here it is on his site:

NELSON TURBO KIT 1

2 CUSTOM DESIGNED TURBO CHARGERS
2 - 44MM V BAND TIAL WASTEGATES
PAIR OF 321 STAINLESS STEEL TURBO HEADERS
TURBO HARDWARE AND
GASKETS

COST $7500.00

Available for 1s2/SBC short and tall deck and BBC short and tall deck.

JodyGot it! I was inaccurate about the cost. I spoke with Mr. Nelson yesterday about his twin turbo exhaust. He charges "...about $5500 for the LS1 turbo headers..." I think that it would have been cheaper for me to purchase a kit through Nelson then to piece it together. I already have the turbos though. I acquired two new Turbonetics 62-1 (standard bearing) for $1200. That price is what led me start this build-up. I should have done some more research about total cost involvement:willy: . Oh well...the show MUST go on!!! Any thoughts about using mild steel headers vs. stainless steel headers? Thanks fellas.:thumbsup:

[formula98]

Wow that would look killer in my 67! Great looking turbo setup!

[Stang's Bane]

Have you thought about using the 6.0 liter truck manifolds?? They fit pretty tight and are proven to hold up well.

Just wanted to throw you an option out there...

[preston]

I built my turbo headers from mild steel, just 16 gauge stuff from Summit.

So far they are holding up I ran about 6-7 open track events on them last year plus street miles. THey show no sign of wear or cracking.

But for all the continual clamoring you hear tha turbo headers must be SS, I have talked to a few people that have had success with steel. But, having fabbed them up myself, I'm totally okay if htey only last 1-2 more years as I will rebuild them. (Since then I have picked up and learned TIG, so the next set will be SS just out of principle and to keep the heat out of hte engine bay, plus they look 100% better).

But for the cost of SS you really need to build a set of "template" headers first anyway, so you may as well start with steel anyway IMO.

[Mike Norris]

Myself and John Parsons should have a set ready possibly by June depending on the cars schedule to be in town. We plan on doing SBC and LSx turbo manifolds at this point. Not to sure on the BBC stuff as it does not seem to be as popular. If there are any requests or suggestions as far as needs or wants, feel free to let us know.

Mike Norris

[Mike Norris]

Here are a few pics of the SBC manifolds we are working on. The LSx set will be next. The can be done in mild steel, but we prefer SS all the way through.

As a side not, the Nelson package at $7500 for the maifolds, turbos, wastegates and BOV;s is not bad at all. You get what you pay for for sure.

Mike Norris

[boonedog]

nice work:thumbsup: the pics wont let me blow them up when i click on them though:(

[TT LS2]

Here are a few pics of the SBC manifolds we are working on. The LSx set will be next. The can be done in mild steel, but we prefer SS all the way through.

As a side not, the Nelson package at $7500 for the maifolds, turbos, wastegates and BOV;s is not bad at all. You get what you pay for for sure.

Mike Norris


Yes sir!
I would have to agree, it is a good deal for someone with that big budget to blow in just one phone call. I myself am a working-class hot-rodder with a "pay-as-you-go", limited budget. If I had all of the funds to purchase an entire kit like that, I would have done it. Unfortunately I have to build in pieces and stages until the engine and vehicle is complete.:thumbsup:

[Mike Norris]

boonedog,

I am not sure why they will not work and will contact Scott & Jody and see. I am going to attach a couple pics of them in the car and hopefully they will work. It looks like the manifolds by themselves will run $2500-3000 in 304 stainless.

Mike Norris

[camcojb]

boonedog,

I am not sure why they will not work and will contact Scott & Jody and see. I am going to attach a couple pics of them in the car and hopefully they will work. It looks like the manifolds by themselves will run $2500-3000 in 304 stainless.

Mike Norris

nice work Mike, looks great. I love the Nelson headers, super nice quality. With 321 stainless the materials alone are a ton of money (in some bends they were 2-3 times as much as 304 stainless), plus all the fab time.

As far as the pics, it looks like the first three pics you qattached were thumbnail sized which is why they won't open up larger; that's all they are. This last pic works fine.

Jody

[Mike Norris]

Thanks Jody, those are those damn Parsons pics :D

Mike Norris

[TT LS2]

Thanks Jody, those are those damn Parsons pics :D

Mike Norris

No LS1 pics with the headers installed yet, Mike?
I'm getting anxious....:hail:

[Mike Norris]

Once we are done with the fab work on Larry's car it will go back to Franks and another is coming here. It is getting a Warhawk LS engine and the headers will be fabbed up on it. Hopefully in about 3-4 weeks or so. Thanks for the interest.

Mike Norris

[TT LS2]

...waiting patiently, Mike.
We shall be in touch.

[parsonsj]

Here's the driver's side ready for waste gate fabrication. I'm expecting Larry's material tomorrow (flanges and 321 1.5" tube), so Mike and I can get the rest of the exhaust done and Larry's car back over to Frank's place for suspension, body/paint, and interior.

I'll post some more pics of the waste gate as it unfolds.

Sorry for the small size... 161K seems to be as big as I can upload. I'll try again with a linked image.

jp