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Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 11182    Location: Lower Mainland BC | . I ordered a manifold(s) to muffler(s) pipe set from Waldron's for my 56 Dodge D500 as a 56 Dodge V8 (probably poly - it's all the template(s) that they have). I am not unhappy. Comparing the diameters of the pipe at the manifold flange to the original equipment D500 downpipe, I think that the Waldron's is at least as big, if not bigger. Here is a link to the 56-57 Left side D500 exhaust manifold 1634 446 on ebay https://www.ebay.ca/itm/376634234248?  And one of the Sono 4X mufflers used on the 56 and 57 D500s (personally, I think that they are ugly): https://www.ebay.ca/itm/126221139625?  | ||
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| dels56 |
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Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 11182 Location: Lower Mainland BC | dels56 - 2025-12-26 7:22 PM Dave, if I remember correctly, you had a few issues with everything fitting exactly right. What is the cost comparison Waldrons vs custom exhaust shop? The only issue that I had was mating the new Waldron's down pipe (and extension) to the 2.25" custom system that I had "stick built" back in early 2017. http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=75419&... This (OE down pipe and custom system): To this (Waldron's downpipe to 2017 system via Walker 41952 2.25" ID x 2.00" ID reducer - clamps not shown)  | ||
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| Forward Look Frank |
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Board Moderator Posts: 105 Location: Baltimore, Maryland | Ok, so here's what I've put together from the Nov 10, 1958 parts book and some lucky eBay search. * = verified D500 part number per the parts book. ?= Unsure although the parts book mentioned in the beginning, all parts are the same for D500 unless otherwise noted. Headpipes 1736881(R)* 1733420(L)? Intermediate Pipes 1736839(R)? 1736835(L)? Mufflers 1943924* Sono 4x, Measures about 33” total length, 29” long body, 8” wide and 3-1/2” high. Inlet and outlet is approximately 2”. Tailpipes 1733412(L)* 1733413(R)* I'm wondering if anyone has any earlier catalog pre 1958 that would provide confirmation. Thanks for your time everyone. (Screenshot_20251227-213251.eBay.png) (Screenshot_20251227-213231.eBay.png) (Screenshot_20251227-213108.eBay.png) Attachments ----------------  Screenshot_20251227-213251.eBay.png (1619KB - 140 downloads) Screenshot_20251227-213231.eBay.png (2642KB - 172 downloads) Screenshot_20251227-213108.eBay.png (1840KB - 139 downloads) | ||
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Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 11182 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Forward Look Frank - 2025-12-27 6:54 PM. I'm wondering if anyone has any earlier catalog pre 1958 that would provide confirmation. Thanks for your time everyone. Frank: Did you miss this 55-58 Dodge Exhaust thread that I put together (for you specifically) yesterday? http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=80539&...  | ||
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| Forward Look Frank |
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Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 11182 Location: Lower Mainland BC | . Page 6 of this AMA document has some interesting 57 D500 info that might help you Frank: https://over-drive-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1957-Dodg... Good luck (57DodgeAMASpecSheets_Page6ExhaustAndCarbs.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 57DodgeAMASpecSheets_Page6ExhaustAndCarbs.jpg (203KB - 152 downloads) | ||
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Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 11182 Location: Lower Mainland BC | geoffs60 - 2025-12-30 1:11 AM. i do have a New 315/325 tri power alloy intake manifold stashed away , bought it for a 241 in the day, how ever wasn't the case at all for fitment, so may be of interest to some one else.? Geoff: If what you have was truly for a low deck 241/270 engine, then, unfortunately it will not work on a 315/325 tall deck engine. The factory widened the intake on the tall deck engines to chase the heads as they "rose" above the block, as shown in a snippet from the Dead Dodge Garage 241 double-rocker tear down video (a wealth of engine minutiae for those that like that stuff)  at around 5:30 in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBMNc0ztzLU (LowDeck241_270VersusTallDeck315_325IntakeManifoldWidths.jpg) Attachments ---------------- LowDeck241_270VersusTallDeck315_325IntakeManifoldWidths.jpg (123KB - 138 downloads) | ||
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| Forward Look Frank |
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Board Moderator Posts: 105 Location: Baltimore, Maryland | Hello Everyone. I have an update to the D-500 exhaust research. After working with Ruth at Waldron's, she was able to dig up very early exhaust catalogs and determine the D-500 had the same head pipes and intermediate pipes but had a different set of tailpipes and mufflers. The catalog she used was from 59/60. I had a later Walker exhaust catalog from '68 where the D-500 mufflers were listed but the tailpipes had been superceded to a generic number for all 57 Dodge Dual exhaust systems. She was kind enough to send me a copy of the attachment. I have attached the early catalog along with my 68 catalog for your review. Thanks for all of your help and conversation.. I'm ordering the system next week and should have it by end of March. Will keep you posted on the install/results. Thanks again. (1957 Dodge D500 Series.jpg) (IMG_20260102_205353272.jpg) (IMG_20260102_205346220.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1957 Dodge D500 Series.jpg (222KB - 153 downloads) IMG_20260102_205353272.jpg (1317KB - 132 downloads) IMG_20260102_205346220.jpg (1333KB - 171 downloads) | ||
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