$1,769.61 Sale:$1,498.86
Model #48061
Each member company of the Hedman Performance Group is a specialist in the field they serve. Hedman hedders specializes in headers, Trans-Dapt Engine/transmission swap mounts, and Hamburger's focuses on oil pans. Working together, the HP Group companies join as one to develop comprehensive kits that include everything you'll need to safely, and properly, fasten the donor LS engine to the rear wheel drive (RWD) 1978-82 GM A-Body or 1983-88 GM G-Body chassis.** Sold as a single part number, purchasing complete engine swap kit ensures the products have been developed to work with each other, and takes the guesswork out of choosing swap products.
This Swap-In-A-Box Kit is developed specifically for installing an LS engine and T-56, 200R4, TH400, 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E or 4L80E transmission into '78-82 GM A-Body, and '83-88 G-Body cars... and trucks when you throw in the El Camino (Caballero, Cutlass, El Camino, Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Regal). This comprehensive kit includes a pair of uncoated mild steel, 1-3/4 diameter, Mid-Length headers with gaskets, bolts and exhaust collector adapters; a complete LS engine mount kit with hardware and rubber pads; LS swap engine oil pan with bolts, gasket and special oil pick-up tube; a transmission crossmember with rubber isolator pad, adapter brackets to accommodate all the listed transmission models and hardware; an LS swap engine oil pan with bolts, gaskets and special pick-up tube.
Kits with Hedman's HTC polished silver ceramic-coated, or Black-Maxx satin black ceramic-coated headers are also available.
Headers are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. All other components are covered for a full year from the date of purchase.
**The transmission crossmember in this kit is designed for use on cars with a factory THM200R4 frame rail extension on the driver's side. For vehicles that do not have this extension, the use of a Trans-Dapt #6423 frame rail adapter kit is required (sold separately).
Engine Swap-In-A-Box Kit; LS Into 1978-81 GM A-Body Or 1982-88 GM G-Body (Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Grand National, Grand Prix, Regal); Auto and Manual Transmission; Mild Steel, Mid Length, Uncoated Headers
Air Conditioning: Yes
Power Steering: Yes
Auto Transmission - Column: No
Auto Transmission - Floor: Yes
Manual Transmission - Column: No
Manual Transmission - Floor: Yes
Emissions Notes: The headers in this kit are not applicable or intended for street or highway use on '75-later vehicles. They are legal for racing vehicles only, and may never be used upon a highway or public road.
Engine Family: SB CHEVY Gen III/IV (LS engines)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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1978-1981 Buick Century |
Century | 1978-1981 |
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1978-1987 Buick Regal |
Regal | 1978-1987 |
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1978-1987 Chevrolet El Camino |
El Camino | 1978-1987 |
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1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu |
Malibu | 1978-1983 |
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1978-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
Monte Carlo | 1978-1988 |
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1978-1987 GMC Caballero |
Caballero | 1978-1987 |
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1978-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass |
Cutlass | 1978-1981 |
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1978-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
Cutlass Supreme | 1978-1987 |
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1982-1986 Pontiac Bonneville |
Bonneville | 1982-1986 |
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1981-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix |
Grand Prix | 1981-1987 |
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Trans Dapt Performance is an aftermarket company that is widely recognized in the automotive industry. It was founded by Willie Garner and initially started his business manufacturing and selling transmission adapters in his small garage. His products were a huge success that later on he was selling them beyond his peers and sold them to performance companies. Today, they are considered the leading company when it comes to manufacturing adapters.
The company has come a long way since its humble beginning and has expanded its product offering by manufacturing not just transmission adapters but also for carburetors and engines. They also have chrome pieces that help improve the looks of your engine bay. Likewise, they offer other aesthetic parts such as oil pans, dip sticks, throttle cables, differential covers and more. With a wider range of products to choose from, they have become a favorite of muscle cars and hot rod builders.
If you are in search of a quality product that would allow you to mix and match different engine, transmission, and carburetor configurations, then Trans Dapt Performance is the brand for you. Using their years of experience, they are able to develop and innovate their products to keep up with the ever-changing trend of automotive technology. All their products are proven to work both well on the street and on the track. Visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.
