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hotrodhomi · 08-10-2007, 11:17 PM

Anyone have good pictures of ramhorn manifolds installed on there 2wd? I’m looking to see if I’m going to have any clearance issues with my frame or starter. How low will the exhaust run? I have Hedman ceramic coated shorties now and they run a little too close to my frame for my taste, although I like the fact that they tuck up nice and tight. I’m I going to get the same results with the ram horns? I need the exhaust to not drag when I install my air bags. Are there different types of ram horn manifolds or are they all the same?

Andy4639 · 08-11-2007, 04:41 PM

Here is a couple of pictures that should give you a good idea of the room you will have.
Passenger side:

This is the driver side:

hotrodhomi · 08-11-2007, 05:59 PM

is it easy to route the exhaust and still keep it from hanging down too low? What should I expect to spend on these manifolds?

Andy4639 · 08-12-2007, 10:25 AM

Check these out. Some are new and some are used.

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...TOKEN=44483269

hotrodhomi · 08-12-2007, 11:42 AM

Will I need to buy the flange the connects the exhaust pipes the the manifolds or do you think the exhaust shops usually stock those?

Sport/Truck · 08-13-2007, 09:30 PM

I think it should be available at the muffler shops, but don’t know for sure.
I have a question on the manifold bolts. Does anyone suggest a type or brand? Or just get any bolt that’s long enough?
s/t

airdale94 · 08-13-2007, 11:15 PM

I'd do some shopping around. I paid $85 for one from O'Reilly, that one is $70. I've seen them on E-Bay and other places for $29. The're all made in China anyway unless you get the custom made ones.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3823...Manifolds.html

OLDIRON69 · 08-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Get the stud kit from your local parts store. The nuts are brass and won't rust to the stud. Put some anti-sieze on the studs as well. I use the copper anti-sieze, may not be the desired product but I get it from work. I would just buy used and have them blasted. To me the old cast is better than the import stuff. My .02

hotrodhomi · 08-13-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airdale94

I'd do some shopping around. I paid $85 for one from O'Reilly, that one is $70. I've seen them on E-Bay and other places for $29. The're all made in China anyway unless you get the custom made ones.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3823...Manifolds.html

I really like the SS set but they do not sweep back towards the rear. I think that might make it harder to keep the rest of the exhaust higher off the ground. Or am I worried for no reason?

airdale94 · 08-14-2007, 12:24 AM

Yeah I would definately get the swept back ones.

**N2TRUX** · 08-14-2007, 01:46 AM

Have you considered the Corvette 2.5" ramhorns? They are very free flowing and offer performance almost as good as shorty headers. There was a guy that was selling them in the classified forum.

Here's what we did on my 77 Cheyenne.

Andy4639 · 08-14-2007, 03:02 AM

That's what I'm talking about! Man those are nice. You want to sale them? I have a pair I'll trade you for but mine are the truck rams.
I need to send mine off and have them coated.

08-10-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Ram horn exhaust info needed. Anyone have good pictures of ramhorn manifolds installed on there 2wd? I’m looking to see if I’m going to have any clearance issues with my frame or starter. How low will the exhaust run? I have Hedman ceramic coated shorties now and they run a little too close to my frame for my taste, although I like the fact that they tuck up nice and tight. I’m I going to get the same results with the ram horns? I need the exhaust to not drag when I install my air bags. Are there different types of ram horn manifolds or are they all the same? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-11-2007, 04:41 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Here is a couple of pictures that should give you a good idea of the room you will have. Passenger side: This is the driver side: __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-11-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. is it easy to route the exhaust and still keep it from hanging down too low? What should I expect to spend on these manifolds? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-12-2007, 10:25 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Check these out. Some are new and some are used. http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...TOKEN=44483269 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-12-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Will I need to buy the flange the connects the exhaust pipes the the manifolds or do you think the exhaust shops usually stock those? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-13-2007, 09:30 PM	#6
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. I think it should be available at the muffler shops, but don’t know for sure. I have a question on the manifold bolts. Does anyone suggest a type or brand? Or just get any bolt that’s long enough? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

08-13-2007, 11:15 PM	#7
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. I'd do some shopping around. I paid $85 for one from O'Reilly, that one is $70. I've seen them on E-Bay and other places for $29. The're all made in China anyway unless you get the custom made ones. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3823...Manifolds.html

08-13-2007, 11:31 PM	#8
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Get the stud kit from your local parts store. The nuts are brass and won't rust to the stud. Put some anti-sieze on the studs as well. I use the copper anti-sieze, may not be the desired product but I get it from work. I would just buy used and have them blasted. To me the old cast is better than the import stuff. My .02 __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

08-14-2007, 12:24 AM	#10
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Yeah I would definately get the swept back ones.

08-14-2007, 01:46 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. Have you considered the Corvette 2.5" ramhorns? They are very free flowing and offer performance almost as good as shorty headers. There was a guy that was selling them in the classified forum. Here's what we did on my 77 Cheyenne. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-14-2007, 03:02 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ram horn exhaust info needed. That's what I'm talking about! Man those are nice. You want to sale them? I have a pair I'll trade you for but mine are the truck rams. I need to send mine off and have them coated. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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