Re: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D

[Anthony Rinaldi <awrdoc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John & All,

The 4 bolt exhaust gaskets are still available from parts houses. I think they were Fel Pro. The 4 bolt flange itself is not. My mechanic had the flange made from a water jet from the right thickness material and that was welded to the pipe. 

Tony Rinaldi


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 From: John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Inc. Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 5:46 PM
Subject: Fw: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D
 

  


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From: John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Larry Jabin <larry@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D

IMO the problem with either style is they are just to close to the steering box and generate heat.  The tube headers could be wrapped and that would work or at least help.  I see attempting the "wrap" with the cast units more of a hassle.
 
I do run a set of NOS factory "truck" cast headers on our "B" and they work great.  No fit issue but when the exhaust system was fabricated to accommodate these manifolds there was a clearance issue close to the starter.  So now should I need to remove the starter I'd need to drop the exhaust pipe from the manifold.  This set does NOT have the replacement flat part and I suspect it flows better than the modified version.
 
Should some of you order the cast headers in the discussion make sure they can supply the matching 4 bolt flange for the exhaust pipe.  When I did my conversion no one had these and I had several sets built that were sold off.  At that time Felpro was offering the 4 bolt gasket.  If someone needs that part # PM me and I'll check my inventory as I think I still have a set of the flanges and gaskets for a possible future project.
 
Unless you want to Drag Race a Letter Car I see no point.  Over the weekend I had our 300C out for two events and it goes down the road just fine with the factory installed units.
 
John L.

From: Larry Jabin <larry@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: John Lazenby <french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 2:23 PM
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D

I bought a set of the shorty headers from hotheads a couple years ago, same issue, would not fit on drivers side without doing some work on the header 
I also decided to leave it stock & sent the headers back
 
Thanks for the info
 
 
Larry Jabin

Larry@xxxxxxxxxx 
 
From:John Lazenby [mailto:french_fryguy@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 2:11 PM
To: Larry Jabin; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D

To elaborate a bit further.  The original 4 bolt manifolds used on cars were I believe "modified" in that one area was cut out and replaced with a flat section to allow clearance on the driver's side.
 
Former club member, Wayne Graefen, who I personally consider a very learned person on the '57 examples had some repro units made and sold them out rapidly.  He is not doing this project any more and has no plans to do so.
 
Sanderson Headers offers, or at least did a few years ago a "shorty" version of a tube header that will fit the '57-'58 application as well as street rods.  Once again you will have to dimple the pipes on the driver's side for clearance.  Here is their offering:  http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sanderson-DD3-Chrysler-331-392-Early-Hemi-Big-Block-Header-Set.html
 
Some years ago I purchased a set of these to install on our 300C but after serious thought I decided not to do so.  They are still in the box unopened and stored in my collection of parts.
 
John Lazenby
 
From:Larry Jabin <larry@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 1:18 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Exhaust manifolds 300D
 
  
Could someone tell me if all the 1958 300Ds came with the Exhaust manifolds with the 4 bolt exhaust flange
I think some people call these truck manifolds

Also if someone knows what all the differences are besides the 4 bolts

The reason I ask is Hotheads is now having these reproduced see link below

http://www.hothemiheads.com/headers_related/cast-hemi-headers.html

Thanks

Larry Jabin

mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com<mailto:mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com>

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