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
oops, forgot holdens werent powered by Holden any longer.
in that case, the motor for $150 is a great deal ;)
thx
Ed
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
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
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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
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
Hi Jason,
Thanks, I also spoke to Brad, who has given me some pointers.
Will start ASAP.
Cheers
Ed