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Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: Ed on December 10, 2002, 10:14:16 PM 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 Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: Ed on December 11, 2002, 02:36:14 AM oops, forgot holdens werent powered by Holden any longer.
in that case, the motor for $150 is a great deal ;) thx Ed Title: ;)Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: FCV8UTE on December 11, 2002, 07:51:38 AM 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 Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: Ed on December 11, 2002, 09:52:23 PM 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 (http://photo.starblvd.net/Ed74mnd/1-1-4.jpg) (http://photo.starblvd.net/Ed74mnd/1-1-5.jpg) Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: JB on January 01, 2003, 09:14:12 AM 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 Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: Geoffs Fe Ute on January 02, 2003, 11:34:38 AM 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 Title: Re: V8 STAINLESS EXHAUST Post by: Ed on January 07, 2003, 06:24:22 AM Hi Jason,
Thanks, I also spoke to Brad, who has given me some pointers. Will start ASAP. Cheers Ed |