OBS Chevy truck Hooker Blackheart LS Swap S10 headers. New cleaner direction with the wire harness.

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In todays video I dig in the engine bay of nightmare truck, a 1991 5.3 ls swapped OBS Chevy s10. My Hooker Black Heart ls swap headers and steering shaft arrived a couple weeks back. Today I install the headers and start the engine bay cleanup. As always everything used is listed below. I will get to the Hooker Blackheart steering shaft in the next video.
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[@dtperformance256]

After seeing how well the Hooker headers fit I am wishing I would have purchased these instead of the shorty stainless headers. If I can’t get them to work I may try to sell them on marketplace and get the Hookers. Awesome videos with good information!

[@thisoldhooptie]

Thanks, seems the headers you have fit for some and like the ones that cane on this truck others not so much. Good luck, looking forward to your updates 👍

[@thisoldhooptie]

Hey everybody, so I know I just fixed all the Chevy s10 harness wire issues. After I found the engine to run flawless I decided to upgrade all the + and - to 0 gauge. while in here I will also install a new stand alone harness to clean things up a bit. I want the ecu in the cab behind the dash to allow the tires to tuck where it is now. To do this I may need a new oil pan the stock one sits real close to the ground. Its the lowest part under the truck. I also want the radiator recessed for more space. I have been itching to play with the engines for a while so I am taking a painting break to learn a bit about these engines then I will get back to the c1500 truck to finish that sweet paint job.

[@allencobbs4047]

Like what you’re doing nice exhaust manifolds will be much nicer when you finish it

[@thisoldhooptie]

Thank you. Its slowly taking shape 👍

[@chuckg3517]

Considering these manifolds for a 2003 with Ls swap. What’s your thoughts after a year? Sound much different than headers? Any heat build up under the hood like there is with traditional tube headers?

[@thisoldhooptie]

I dont notice a sound change, I have very small spin tech mufflers. Mine is pretty loud to start. There are no issues with heat. I would buy them again just for the space and clean look. 👍

[@JoshGuergis]

Did you have any issues with the dip stick and spark plug boot on passenger side

[@thisoldhooptie]

Yes, I show my dipstick issue in the video I would either need a spacer and oblong the hole for the bolt or get something new. The plugs and boots are all aftermarket to fit the old headers so they worked ok. The tranny is hosed so I am getting a new pan and dipstick for when I have the time to fix that. Always something 🤣

[@warrenglover]

Wiring very easy .. we did on carmro ls ..

[@thisoldhooptie]

Its my favorite part. Love the 69 and 90s camaro too

[@warrenglover]

@@thisoldhooptie 1980 Camaro and 4l60-e.

[@warrenglover]

@@thisoldhooptie going do aftermarket combo cam kits.. 100 hp on cam ..

[@thisoldhooptie]

Nice! I like the 72 to 92 Camaro

[@thisoldhooptie]

Once I learn alittle more I will also add a cam to one of these engines. Not sure which truck yet.

[@1500-z5e]

Hey question what motor mount brackets do you recommend? I have an S-10 1984 I’m doing a 6.2L swap

[@thisoldhooptie]

I like the dirty dingo mounts the best. Probly can't go wrong with a quality set from summit racing either. 👍

[@1500-z5e]

@@thisoldhooptie thank you

[@Factors_808]

Might wanna change the factory style 2.8 frame clam shells to polyurethane inserts or the current performance frame mounts type that you can find cheaper on EBay or Amazon, as the rubber tends to sag and tear under the weight of the LS motor. The 84-94 jeep Cherokee XJ steering shaft works in the 1st Gen s10's. 95-05 Chevy Astro 2wd steering shaft also works, but one end has to be clocked 90 degrees.

[@thisoldhooptie]

Solid advice. Mine were sagging bad. I am replacing them while the engine is out for paint 👍

[@levimcgriff2923]

Will those same headers work on a 1997 s10 pickup single cab

[@thisoldhooptie]

I believe they do hit the summit or amazon website and search for hooker blackheart ls swap manifolds part 71223026HKR or SUM-G9080 👍

[@chrismousseau9985]

What engine mounts are you using?

[@thisoldhooptie]

The el cheapo special from amazon. Pretty sure they are in the description. If not let me know, some times the links go bad.

[@warrenglover]

Hi there.. I have 3 steering u-joint and center bearing .. two shaft . I did on my 1950 chevy truck.

[@thisoldhooptie]

I still need to add a shim to the trans on this one. It grinds bad at 30mph and over. Hows the paint holding up still good yes 😁

[@warrenglover]

I'm making popcorn.. we are watching your video 😂

[@warrenglover]

Everybody love my colors.. because I steal your ideas 😂 😂 lol 😂

[@thisoldhooptie]

@@warrenglover its a hive mind we all share ideas now 😎

[@warrenglover]

@@thisoldhooptie yes I did .. spacer

[@jimadams6585]

I like the truck. Why the crap noise you call music?

[@thisoldhooptie]

Thank you 👍

[@raystevens687]

I like what your doing but I don't like Rap Music please lose it and thank you.

[@thisoldhooptie]

Thank you

[@Rodeshion]

Why wouldn't the stock exhaust manifold work they hug the heads just as tight as the blackhearts do? Just curious.

[@Rodeshion]

So would the stock ones work or no?

[@thisoldhooptie]

I purchased the truck with the beat up headers that I removed to fix exhaust leaks. Also the steering column was half gone from rubbing the old headers. I like the look of these manifolds better then the stock ones. The stock ones may work, I have not tried them. This was the first 5.3 I have worked on. I picked this busted beauty up to figure out how things work so I can swap my 92 c1500 and tahoe. Learning as I go 👍

[@thisoldhooptie]

@@Rodeshion I don't know never tried a pair.

[@Rodeshion]

@thisoldhooptie yea I'm new to the LS as well all my s10's have old sbc in em. Fixing to do my first LS swap in my 82 s10 soon. I might try the stock manifolds just to see . I would think they would work with the blackheart steering shaft.

[@thisoldhooptie]

@jakekelch2572 might aswell give it a go. If it works let me know. Definitely a cheaper route. Plus the stock wires would be good to go. These are super tight the stock wires melt.

[@littlemotor414]

Those are cast iron manifolds; not headers…

[@thisoldhooptie]

Thanks for the correction. 👍 The hooker manifolds made a huge difference in clearance when compared to the headers i removed.

[@littlemotor414]

@@thisoldhooptie oh I’m sure of that! I’ve done close to 20 swaps in s-trucks with both traditional 23deg SBC’s, as well as later LSx’s. Nothing beats a manifold style exhaust as far as clearance goes, but absolutely suffers in performance as compared to tubular headers. Just part of the game when stuffing a bigger motor in a little bitty truck. Worth the trade off for me. I like aggressive cam grinds, good heads, and big compression, so big primary longtube headers is a must. 1 7/8” Stainless Works headers, with Current Performance mounts put the motor right where I need it.. Obviously still requires (minimal) firewall massaging, aftermarket steering shaft, and tubular upper control arms for the best fit. I run ‘Vette oil pans, notch the crossmember, and box it back in. Nice and clean.

[@thisoldhooptie]

@@littlemotor414 Its nice to know there are people like yourself willing to share the knowledge. After the dash repair I plan on pulling the engine in this truck to smooth the firewall and replace the oil pan. The pan sits way to close to the ground for my taste. These and the c1500 just feel like home. 20 years ago I would mess with stereo wireing and hydrolic suspensions. These days I enjoy screwing around with paint on the cheap along with engine basics. Im not to into the speed element yet. I guess my expectations fall somewhere between ratrods and hot rods 😁

[@littlemotor414]

@@thisoldhooptie thanks sir, just passing along experience. Nothing wrong with doing what makes ya happy either! Just an FYI; the Hummer/Alpha pan will sit below the factory crossmember as well. Good practice is for the oil pan NOT to be the lowest point. That’s why I notch, and box the crossmember, and run the ‘Vette pans.. Hope that helps, and good luck my dude!

[@thisoldhooptie]

@@littlemotor414 Do you have a model number or brand I can check the vett pan out on Amazon? KZbin may block from posting a link here, i will get it on the back end then allow it later. Another words the comment will not show here untill I force allow the link to be posted. Would like to check it out. The crossmember is notched and welded up on this truck. But it does have the stock truck pan. The engine and trans is stock 2001 5.3 from a 2 wheel drive tahoe.