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Elkzzilla
02-25-2003, 05:02 PM
Can anyone tell me what small block vehicles came with 2 1/2 stock manifold dumps its for a 79 monte 305 :?:

87SS
02-25-2003, 08:12 PM
Is this a test ? Hmmm...None 8)

Elkzzilla
02-25-2003, 08:21 PM
No this not a test I was considering putting headers on the 79 monte mild 305 but since it is a lowrider headers will interfer will clearance so i was told by the local speed shop to look for stock exhaust manifolds with 2 1/2 inch outlets I was also told that the TPI engine use these manifolds? :roll:

CHVYPWR
02-26-2003, 04:29 AM
I think the old "ram horn" manifolds were 2 1/2 inch outlet. Anybody know for sure?

87ElCamino
02-26-2003, 07:28 AM
I think the old "ram horn" manifolds were 2 1/2 inch outlet. Anybody know for sure?

IIRC the ram-horn manifolds will not fit in a g-body. The outlet interfers with the frame. I don't think the old truck ram-horn manifolds are 2 1/2 inch either. The Corvette ram-horn manifolds have 2 1/2 inch outlets but I think you'll have the same interference problem.

What about using shorty headers?

:mrgreen:

Elkzzilla
02-26-2003, 07:48 AM
I considerd the shortie but it would be a waste of money for the type of car (LOWRIDER)

Trout Camino
02-26-2003, 01:37 PM
I considerd the shortie but it would be a waste of money for the type of car (LOWRIDER)

You could get a nice set of chrome shorties for pretty cheep. That's what I'll most likely do for my el since the long tubes will scrape when I lay frame.