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09-23-2009, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
Hi everyone,
Need some assistance here... My '63 has the torsion bar front suspension and the PO installed a later model 350 engine and trans - the issue I am running in to is the engine has the driver side oil dipstick and the correct exhaust manifolds for the engine (collects under the plugs) hits the frame - the old "ram" style manifolds exit at the motor mount, headers hit the torsion bar (and starter). The manifolds that he had on it collect over the spark plugs but the exhaust exit is right over the dipstick (preventing its use), and on the passenger side is too long for the head as there isn't a place to install the last (closest to the firewall) bolt. Anyone know of the correct part or have ideas or suggestions?? I also have a collection of manifolds and headers for sale if anyone wants them. Last edited by Fox Delta; 09-23-2009 at 02:12 PM. |
09-23-2009, 02:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
I'm running a 350 in a 1960 GMC that had torsion bars when I first put it together. I'm not sure what type motor mounts you are using, but mine are 67? pickup mounts. I'm using the ram horn manifold that points to the rear. I believe this is from a 69 Impala/truck application but not sure. Following is a pic and a link to this type manifold. My dipstick is on the passenger side, but it should clear the ram manifold on the driver side the same as it does on the passenger side.
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09-23-2009, 02:52 PM | #3 | |
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09-23-2009, 03:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
OK I checked and my "ram" style manifolds and mine have the exhaust exiting straight down which is the problem... markeb01, it looks like yours has the exit angled towards the firewall at about 30 degrees... Thank you again for the picture!
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09-23-2009, 08:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
Glad it helped. FYI - the manifold on the passenger side of my truck is a standard straight down ram style, so you should be able to use the one you have on the other side.
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09-24-2009, 10:10 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
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You did say something about the "extra bolt" clearance problem on the passenger side. I actually had a left-side manifold on my passenger side and had to cut the extra off, but that was a bracket mount. I know some of these manifolds (must be a 1000 variations) have an extra bolt hole, not sure what for, can you just cut it off?
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oops I wasn't clear - it's not an extra bolt - but the bolt hole on the passenger side manifold, closest to the firewall (on the later style manifolds, straight across style collects over the top of the plugs from about 1977) is 1/2 inch off center. i.e. the front five bolts line up but the last one does not. I put them back on and am driving to the muffler shop to see if they can make it work - wish me luck and thanks for the help!! Last edited by Fox Delta; 09-24-2009 at 12:37 PM. |
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09-23-2009, 05:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
Are you sure it's a '63? Torsion bars stopped in '62. Your truck may be older than you think...maybe someone 'titled' it as a '63. Either way, it's still a very cool truck.. I dig it...
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10-01-2009, 03:02 AM | #9 |
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Re: Torsion bar / SBC exhaust manifold clearance
I got hugger headers on my 327. The headers clear no problem just make sure the angels are right on your exhaust. Mine wasn"t done exact and the donut gasket always blows out.
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