Thread: Need Header Help With L36 RWD Application

I have an L36/T5 combo out of a 96 Camaro that I am swapping into a Porsche 944. The stock Camaro headers are center dumps. The center dump causes me trouble clearing things inside my engine bay. It would be better if the dumps were to the rear. Because I am going for California legal smog stuff - I cannot use aftermarket headers. I need FACTORY LOOKING headers with rear dumps that will bolt onto the L36 heads. I repeat - FACTORY LOOKING.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a GM model car or truck that has rear dump headers that will bolt to an L36 head?

Thanks for your help!

pacesetter make L36 camaro headers, not sure how stock looking they are. not sure if the Australians have anything that looks stock or will work but it mighy be worth a shot.

Originally Posted by sparkydog

I have an L36/T5 combo out of a 96 Camaro that I am swapping into a Porsche 944. The stock Camaro headers are center dumps. The center dump causes me trouble clearing things inside my engine bay. It would be better if the dumps were to the rear. Because I am going for California legal smog stuff - I cannot use aftermarket headers. I need FACTORY LOOKING headers with rear dumps that will bolt onto the L36 heads. I repeat - FACTORY LOOKING.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a GM model car or truck that has rear dump headers that will bolt to an L36 head?

Thanks for your help!

The 2000 and up Camaro factory exhaust manifolds are tubular compared to the 96 manifolds you have and supposed to flow better, might be worth a look at if they can be sourced reasonable. Here is an eBay link with some pics.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-01-02-CAM...-/272334023187

Thanks very much guys! Both the Mustang and the newer model suggestions look like my ticket. I appreciate your help!