Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST

[Ed]

Hi Chris,

Im interested depending on how hard up against the block the original manifolds are.

I have modified my steering for max clearance (still not heaps).

would you allow a try before you buy arrangement?


Cheers

Ed

[Ed]

oops, forgot holdens werent powered by Holden any longer.

in that case, the motor for $150 is a great deal  ;)

thx

Ed

[FCV8UTE]

ED,EVEN IF YOU USE VT 5LT MANIFOLDS THEY STILL WON`T BOLT UPTO YOUR HEADS BECAUSE ALL 5 LT INJECTED EXHAUST PORTS ARE IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS TO THE EARLY HEADS.AND TAKE IT FROM ME THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ANY STANDARD MANIFOLD TO EXIT WITHOUT HITTING EVERYWHERE(BELIEVE ME I TRIED)SORRY TO DISSAPOINT YOU
BRAD (FCV8UTE).
PS IF YOU ARE HANDY WITH A TIG WELDER AND A BLO TORCH U ARE BETTER OFF BOLTING YOUR ENGINE TO AN ENGINE STAND AND BUYING A BAG OF MANDREL BENDS FROM ANY EXHAUST SUPPLY WAREHOUSE AND MAKE  ;)YOUR OWN BLOCK HUGGERS.THEN THEY`LL FIT

[Ed]

HI FCV8UTE,

Since my last pics I have changed my heads to VN style late model heads, Harrop manifold etc.

I also reworked the steering column by lengthening the lower section apporx 1.5 inches to allow a better steering rod angle. (see pic)

I was hoping that maybe a stocky type exhaust manifold may fit up to save me the hassle of making a set of headers to suit.

From my understanding, headers can be pretty tricky to make.  I always like to have a go before shelling out dollars for someone elses work, but do u reckon an exhaust like yours would be hard to make for a first timer?

Cheers

Ed

[JB]

Hi ED,

Am just in the process of doing the extractors for the V6 and have found them to be fairly easy. Started with two mounting flanges, 10 90 degree bends and 2 collectors...Cut and weld to suit... After I'm done am getting them HPC coated. Tight fit on the drivers side but look pretty good.
Cheers
Jason.  ;D

[Geoffs Fe Ute]

Ace.
Interested in the Vu exhaust.Do you know what the difference is between an SS and a standard 5.7 executive VX exhaust.
Regards
Geoff

[Ed]

Hi Jason,

Thanks, I also spoke to Brad, who has given me some pointers.

Will start ASAP.

Cheers

Ed