Re: IML:1972 manifolds

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Mike, I suspect the only HP manifold that would fit correctly, would be from a 68 C body Police, or other Hp engine in a 300- Dodge Polara, or Fury. Kind of limits your hunt. Keep in mind the manifolds were part of a package. One piece will give little, if any measurable difference, intakes, carbs,  cam-shaft, timing and axle ratio,were all a part. Standard manifolds and a 2-1/4" exhaust, free flow mufflers, H-pipe and 2-1/4" tail pipes, work fine. I used the exhaust system as stated, and 68-69 440 RoadRunner mufflers on my 67.I picked up a bit in MPG, and it sounded great too. Keep in mind the factory rating for HP motors was 375 VS 350, not a big difference for the changes.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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From: "MIKE CINDY BECKER" <mikeandcindyb@xxxxxxx>

Yes, on a 67 it "kicks out" right into the steering column, if it went straight down, it would be fine. I saw a 67 300 at a car show that had some HP manifolds like them , but the dump was straight down and they would work fine on a 67-8 imperial, but I have never been able to find a one.

 

thanks, Mike Becker, Salem, Oregon. 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Kenyon Wills

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Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 12:07 AM

Subject: Re: IML:1972 manifolds

--- MIKE CINDY BECKER <mikeandcindyb@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> HI Kenyon,
 I tried using the HP c-body exhaust
> manifolds, but the drivers side dumped into the
> steering mechinism, it looks like in the pictures
> yours is going to hit to. How did you solve that
> problem ?
>
> thanks, Mike Becker, Salem, Oregon
>
> 

The photos must not tell the whole story - they clear
with lots of room to spare.  An elegant item, those
manifolds.  I'll do the same on any other engines I
redo for the 3 other 70-73 cars that I have.  I don't
have a 67/68, so that's not an issue yet.

The dump kicks outward, not straight down, neatly
missing the starter, while the steering is forward of
it.  I questioned it when I had the engine out and
ready, things lined up fine once in though.

-Kenyon

Kenyon Wills
 
 






















      
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