mgbv81970 Scott Wooley Frederick Colorado (23 posts) Registered: 09/07/2011 02:20PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB 289 Ford V8 |
FORD 289 FACTORY MANIFOLDS HELP NEEDED
I'm running manifolds similar to this on my car. Mine are exactly like they are in the picture, ie two studs sticking out next to an inverted dome outlet. My plan was to build my own exhaust system off from this using 2 1/2 " stainless mandrel bends, pipes, and mufflers. The one big question is, how did the factory hook the exhaust to this style of outlet? Was there an O-ring, gasket etc? To fire the engine for the first time I attached 2" "Buick Ball" adapters which are basically a piece of straight exhaust tubing with the end formed to a ball shape to mate with the inside contour of the manifold. An integrated plate then tightens against the "ballooned" out portion and attaches to the studs. It works, sort of... but I'm wondering what is stock? Better yet, can anyone tell me where to find the right "exhaust end" to attach to the manifold to start building a 2 1/2" exhaust system out of? Stainless steel would be even better.
I'm lost for the moment. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Scott Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/02/2012 04:59PM by mgbv81970. |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: FORD 280 FACTORY MANIFOLDS HELP NEEDED
There is a donut that fits between the manifold and whatever you're using for a down pipe. When I get a chance, I'll dig mine out and send you pics.
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2465 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
Re: FORD 289 FACTORY MANIFOLDS HELP NEEDED
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