Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TFagan · 02-07-2013, 12:14 AM

I need some help figuring out what exhaust manifolds to use on my LT1 install. On the drivers side the steering is so close I can not use the exhaust manifold off of the 1995 LT1. Ideally, a tight fitting manifold that dumps out the rear. There is not room to drop below the plugs. I would appreciate any help.
Tom

Amorget · 02-07-2013, 01:37 AM

What LT1 manifolds do you have? Corvette?

wyomech · 02-07-2013, 02:48 PM

I have seen where some guys take their manifolds to a machine shop and have the cylinder head mating surface cut at a angle so they have more frame clearance

**youngrodder** · 02-07-2013, 03:15 PM

I'm not sure with your frame, but for my 95 LT1 in my 48' I bought some patriot shorty block hugger headers. They hug the block tight. They were less than $250 and they are ceramic coated.

Marc

TFagan · 02-10-2013, 10:54 PM

Thanks all. I found a rams horn out of a 1969 chevy truck. Clears nicely. The project continues - Hurray

02-07-2013, 12:14 AM	#1
TFagan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mulvane Kansas Posts: 40	Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck I need some help figuring out what exhaust manifolds to use on my LT1 install. On the drivers side the steering is so close I can not use the exhaust manifold off of the 1995 LT1. Ideally, a tight fitting manifold that dumps out the rear. There is not room to drop below the plugs. I would appreciate any help. Tom

02-07-2013, 01:37 AM	#2
Amorget Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 166	Re: Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck What LT1 manifolds do you have? Corvette?

02-07-2013, 02:48 PM	#3
wyomech Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wheatland wyo Posts: 103	Re: Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck I have seen where some guys take their manifolds to a machine shop and have the cylinder head mating surface cut at a angle so they have more frame clearance

02-07-2013, 03:15 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck I'm not sure with your frame, but for my 95 LT1 in my 48' I bought some patriot shorty block hugger headers. They hug the block tight. They were less than $250 and they are ceramic coated. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-10-2013, 10:54 PM	#5
TFagan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mulvane Kansas Posts: 40	Re: Exhaust for a LT1 in my 1958 Truck Thanks all. I found a rams horn out of a 1969 chevy truck. Clears nicely. The project continues - Hurray



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