For my exhaust question pictures

[Tod59]

Hey guys, I have a chevy (1969 -1971) 307ci engine I want to install in my 1959 3100 truck (currently has 235ci engine).
My question regards 2 inch exhaust manifolds ......

Question: should the exhaust manifold exit be centered and straight down or exit on an angle?

Our vendors offer both styles, but I wasn't sure if there will be interference with the steering box and/or frame. Advice?

Thanks, Tod

[Tod59]

Attaching photos of the 2 choices in exhaust manifolds I asked about in question above.

[nvrdone]

ive got the 2.5" ram horns that drop straight down. 141.00 sounds a bit expensive.
I got mine from all American auto wreckers in Vancouver wa

[Tod59]

Ok, so the straight down exit does not interfere with stock steering? I'm not sure where the stock 283 exhaust manifold dumped out.

[_Ogre]

should have asked in the same thread cuz i just answered there
speedway has them for $60 each side
if you don't need the gen/alt mount order both sides right

[Tod59]

Sorry Ogre, you're right. I couldn't figure out how to attach the pictures in my first post, then finally figured it out.

Thanks for the answers guys!

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by Tod59

Sorry Ogre, you're right. I couldn't figure out how to attach the pictures in my first post, then finally figured it out.

Thanks for the answers guys!

I merged the two threads for you.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

Get the Ramhorn ex. manifolds that exit straight down as was used on the 55-59 trucks & others.

[_Ogre]

but... yes 2'' center drop rams horn manifolds were stock
look at the 2.5'' center drop rams horn manifolds from speedway
they are cheap at $60 each and will work in case you upgrade your motor in the future and need the 2.5'' exhaust pipe
for that matter just run the 2.5'' exhaust all the way, it looks better