Advance Headers | Mild Steel Tri-Y Conversion Extractors | Holden Commodore VB-VS GM LS V8 Swap | A317VL
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Description
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Advance Headers High-Performance Mild Steel Tri-Y Conversion Extractors for Holden Commodore VB to VS GM LS V8 Engine Swaps
The Advance Headers Performance Engine Conversion Extractors (A317VL) are the definitive, high-flowing tubular header solution for classic first and second-generation Holden Commodore platforms undergoing a modern General Motors (GM) LS-Series V8 engine swap. Precision-engineered as a dedicated conversion system to overcome severe tight-squeeze boundaries, this heavy-duty Tri-Y kit fits GM Gen III and Gen IV LS V8 powerplants retrofitted into VB, VC, VH, VK, VL, VN, VP, VR, and VS body shells. By optimizing clearance configurations around specialized manual steering boxes and relocating standard components, this system maximizes exhaust gas velocity to unlock massive low-to-mid range V8 working torque.
PRODUCT CONTENTS:
- 1 x Heavy-Duty Mild Steel Left-Hand Tri-Y Conversion Extractor Header Assembly
- 1 x Heavy-Duty Mild Steel Right-Hand Tri-Y Conversion Extractor Header Assembly
Key Features:
- High-efficiency Tri-Y (4-2-1) configuration steps primary gas columns down into secondary pairings to significantly boost low-end scavenging torque and mid-range throttle response
- Heavy-wall mandrel-bent 1¾" primary piping transitions cleanly into uniform 2" secondary runners to sustain peak engine breathing without backpressure traps
- Engineered specifically to solve custom engine swap clearance boundaries, dropping cleanly past early K-frames, altered firewalls, and compact under-bonnet profiles
- Heavy-duty mild steel construction structurally built to handle extreme LS V8 thermal cycles, prolonged performance heat loads, and street/strip vibrations safely
- Thick, precision laser-cut cylinder head flanges maintain a flat, ultra-stable mating footprint to permanently guard against warping, face distortion, and high-pressure exhaust leaks
Specifications:
- Brand: Advance Headers
- Part Number: A317VL
- Material: Mild Steel (Standard Finish)
- Design Layout: Mandrel Bent Tri-Y (4-2-1) Performance Profile
- Primary Pipe Diameter: 1¾" (44.5mm)
- Secondary Pipe Diameter: 2" (50.8mm)
- Engine Suitability: GM Gen III / Gen IV LS V8 Swap Engines (e.g., 5.7L LS1, 6.0L LS2/L76/L98, 6.2L LS3 Conversions)
- Estimated Fitting Time: 2.5 Hours
- Welding/Modification Required: Yes (Requires custom downstream link fabrication to complete vehicle exhaust system connection)
⚠️ Mandatory Engine Swap Hardware Fitment Restrictions:
This specialized conversion product (Part No. A317VL) is NOT a direct drop-in replacement for standard vehicles. It features severe spatial alterations designed explicitly for custom engine swaps and will strictly only fit if the following modifications are present:
1. Left-Hand Starter Conversion Mandate: The driver-side primary pipelines are routed through the space originally occupied by the starter motor. You MUST utilize a left-hand (passenger-side) starter motor conversion bellhousing/adaptor kit to physically clear these headers.
2. Manual Steering Rack Requirement: Tube clearance profiles are shaped strictly around the tighter, narrow footprint of a manual steering rack assembly. This product will not clear bulky original factory power steering boxes or hydraulic variable-assist rack frameworks due to side-rail path constraints.
Please Note: Due to the tight tolerances and extensive architectural adjustments involved in custom LS engine swaps, professional installation by an exhaust specialist or a qualified conversion performance workshop is highly recommended to guarantee proper system mapping and a perfect gas-tight seal.
Important Information
- The image shown may not reflect the actual product design.
- Ensure your vehicle conversion details match the application guide below before purchasing.
Vehicle Conversion Applications for A317VL Performance Tri-Y Extractors
| Make | Model | Year Range Spec | Body Type | Chassis Series | Engine Conversion Details | Fitting Time | Drivetrain / Mandatory Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden (Conversion) | Commodore / Calais / Berlina / SS | 1978 – 1997 (LS Swap Era) | 4-Door Sedan / 5-Door Station Wagon / Utility (VG-VS Ute) | VB / VC / VH / VK / VL / VN / VP / VR / VS Series | General Motors Gen III / Gen IV LS V8 (5.7L LS1, 6.0L LS2, 6.2L LS3, etc.) | 2.5 Hours | RWD | Tri-Y configuration with 1¾" primaries and 2" secondaries. Custom conversion layout routes safely past early subframes. **Strictly Requires:** Left-hand side starter motor conversion and a manual steering rack assembly. Will not clear standard power steering gear. |
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