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TwoFiftyShifter · 05-30-2015, 10:55 PM

Hey all. Would ram horn manifolds work with a 4x4 that is an SM465 with a mechanical clutch? You can buy a set that dump straight down from corvettes, or truck ones that dump in the rear.

Think.I would have clearance issues? I think they might help me in my 305 wake up project. Don't think headers are a good idea on a daily driven 4x4.

bmchevy1979 · 05-31-2015, 02:05 AM

I wouldn't count headers out I have a set of old hedmans on my 74 with a 350/sm465 I tinker on it alot but I have never had any issues with leaks and I drive it daily but I did have to custom make my exhaust but I also am running a 2.5" exhaust

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-31-2015, 06:48 PM

I put a set of truck center dump ram horns on my 86. I have a hydraulic clutch, but the mechanical clutch would fit too. I have 63/64 corvette manifolds on my 70, 2.5" exhaust, no problem with the mechanical clutch on it.

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-31-2015, 08:11 PM

Good to hear. I am going to be using this truck on the highway and I think I will end up with a quieter cab using ram horns and duals as opposed to headers and duals. Also don't need any high rpm power only low end torque. I may look for some corvette type manifolds.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-31-2015, 08:16 PM

The manifolds I bought were cast in 2002, so they still make them. I am trying to remember where I bought them on-line at. I did have to cut the accessory mounts off of them.

esbstuff · 05-31-2015, 10:48 PM

OE center dumps won't work because of motor mount location I believe.

05-30-2015, 10:55 PM	#1
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed Hey all. Would ram horn manifolds work with a 4x4 that is an SM465 with a mechanical clutch? You can buy a set that dump straight down from corvettes, or truck ones that dump in the rear. Think.I would have clearance issues? I think they might help me in my 305 wake up project. Don't think headers are a good idea on a daily driven 4x4. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-31-2015, 02:05 AM	#2
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed I wouldn't count headers out I have a set of old hedmans on my 74 with a 350/sm465 I tinker on it alot but I have never had any issues with leaks and I drive it daily but I did have to custom make my exhaust but I also am running a 2.5" exhaust __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

05-31-2015, 06:48 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed I put a set of truck center dump ram horns on my 86. I have a hydraulic clutch, but the mechanical clutch would fit too. I have 63/64 corvette manifolds on my 70, 2.5" exhaust, no problem with the mechanical clutch on it. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-31-2015, 08:11 PM	#4
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed Good to hear. I am going to be using this truck on the highway and I think I will end up with a quieter cab using ram horns and duals as opposed to headers and duals. Also don't need any high rpm power only low end torque. I may look for some corvette type manifolds. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-31-2015, 08:16 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed The manifolds I bought were cast in 2002, so they still make them. I am trying to remember where I bought them on-line at. I did have to cut the accessory mounts off of them. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-31-2015, 10:48 PM	#6
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Re: Ram horn manifolds on K10 4speed OE center dumps won't work because of motor mount location I believe.



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