Anyone have a set of small block exhaust manifolds laying around? I need the drivers side to dump between #5&7 cyl and the passenger side to dump below #8 cyl. Not looking for Air style. With or without studs, I can drill them out if need be.
Thanks for looking.
K
69SSConv said
Jul 25, 2016
Kevin, I may have a set. I will look this evening.
dashboard said
Jul 25, 2016
Thanks Loren
69SSConv said
Jul 25, 2016
Are these what you need? No visible cracks, just need to be blasted and cleaned up. Heat shield is just riveted on.
Nice looking engine Kevin! 383 or
400? Now you'll have two Chevy powered Buicks.
dashboard said
Jul 27, 2016
I wish. No this is a pure stock 305 Quadrajet, I think 195hp. A crate 350/350 might come later if there is something left in the budget.
The Buick boys are an overly sensitive group. Several were very upset when our yellow car won 1st in class (64-72 Skylark/Special) at the
Buick Performance Group Nationals show in Norwalk Ohio last year.
As a result I don't refer to these as Chevy engines any more, I always use the term, Corporate motor. It seems to pacify most of the whiners
69SSConv said
Jul 27, 2016
I have the same valve covers on my Blazer project with my son.
bowtie said
Jul 28, 2016
im looking at valve covers like that. Are they from Trans-Dapt? I need centerbolts with a hole in each, and tall enough to clear 1.6 roller rockers. I like those because I think they'll match my manifold somewhat.
dashboard said
Jul 28, 2016
Loren, The exhaust manifolds arrived today, they are in great shape. Thanks again!
Bryan, these valve covers are taller than the original factory cover, how much I'm not sure.
I'll measure them tomorrow and try to get a picture of the old and new next to each other. I'm going to guess that the inside is taller by a 1/2". Check your PMs.
bowtie said
Jul 28, 2016
Thanks for the message!
dashboard said
Jul 29, 2016
The new covers are 1/2" taller ID than the factory original.
-- Edited by dashboard on Friday 29th of July 2016 11:57:58 AM
Anyone have a set of small block exhaust manifolds laying around? I need the drivers side to dump between #5&7 cyl and the passenger side to dump below #8 cyl. Not looking for Air style. With or without studs, I can drill them out if need be.
Thanks for looking.
K
Kevin, I may have a set. I will look this evening.
Are these what you need? No visible cracks, just need to be blasted and cleaned up. Heat shield is just riveted on.
Doesn't help you Kevin, but I threw a set of those away that I'd stored for 10 years when I moved from MN last year...
Stan,
I think there are a lot of small block parts in landfills. Loren has them on the way today, gosh I like this club.
Going for the stock look on this project and of course you know how I feel about HEADERS
They will be installed on this little guy. Then it will go into my 65 Buick Gran Sport convertible.
-- Edited by dashboard on Tuesday 26th of July 2016 10:44:38 PM
The Buick boys are an overly sensitive group. Several were very upset when our yellow car won 1st in class (64-72 Skylark/Special) at the
Buick Performance Group Nationals show in Norwalk Ohio last year.
As a result I don't refer to these as Chevy engines any more, I always use the term, Corporate motor. It seems to pacify most of the whiners
I have the same valve covers on my Blazer project with my son.
Bryan, these valve covers are taller than the original factory cover, how much I'm not sure.
I'll measure them tomorrow and try to get a picture of the old and new next to each other. I'm going to guess that the inside is taller by a 1/2". Check your PMs.
The new covers are 1/2" taller ID than the factory original.
-- Edited by dashboard on Friday 29th of July 2016 11:57:58 AM