Reports on Burtz new engines

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Model A cars already had issues with the exhaust manifold tending to slump down on the heavy end and a lot of that is due to the weight and arm of the exhaust pipe and muffler. Ford should have supported the pipe in front of the muffler as well as behind but they never considered it and issue.

What they really should have done is installed another stud on both ends of the manifold instead of relying on the two center studs to support it.

Hmmm, wonder if I can get a Y-Block manifold to fit...