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Licensed to kill · 10-01-2017, 05:54 PM

So, I have to replace the intake manifold and am thinking of replacing the exhaust manifold as well IF the new ones that are being offered are good. It's a shame that one has to be wary of buying NEW. New should mean......well, good as new but, alas, it often does not. So, if I buy both manifolds new, can I expect to bolt them on and have them fit as they should with no leaks and no mounting anomalies??. Are there good and bad ones out there (different manufacturers) or are they all the same?.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-01-2017, 06:38 PM

Don't WORRY, just buy a matched set & carefully install them with the Copper gaskets & you're DONE!
Bill Simple

Charlie Stephens · 10-01-2017, 06:43 PM

Bolt them together and be sure they are on one flat surface. If not, have them surfaced.

Charlie Stephens

Licensed to kill · 10-01-2017, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Don't WORRY, just buy a matched set & carefully install them with the Copper gaskets & you're DONE!
Bill Simple

A "matched set"??. Matched as in same manufacturer or ??

brianpharmd · 10-01-2017, 07:02 PM

Check out the intake and exhaust manifolds the Steve over at Beth's offers. Parts A-9449 and A-9430. They specifically state they are IS A made and machined to match perfectly. Bought a set this spring for my rebuilt motor. Glad I did. They are working greasy with 1300 miles on the rebuilt motor.

brianpharmd · 10-01-2017, 07:02 PM

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Should say Steve at Bert's. Typing quickly on the tablet.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-01-2017, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Licensed to kill

A "matched set"??. Matched as in same manufacturer or ??

They bolt them together & surface them to match.
Bill W.

Licensed to kill · 10-01-2017, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

They bolt them together & surface them to match.
Bill W.

Ah, like Brian suggested, gotcha. Thanls

glenn in camino · 10-01-2017, 07:36 PM

Stay away from any marked Argentina. I had one many years ago and it was junk.

redmodelt · 10-01-2017, 07:41 PM

Any time you change ether intake or exhaust they need to be checked for flatness, that includes new. If they are not don't do like one car we had in, they had pulled the two tight to the engine and snapped the new exhaust manifold.

JohnLaVoy · 10-02-2017, 09:04 AM

Bratton's and Snyder's each have their own made but we have used both and each works well.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-02-2017, 01:08 PM

When installing manifolds, loosen the 2 bolts that hold them together!
Bill Tipster

hangarb7 · 10-02-2017, 01:58 PM

Two years ago I bought one from Snyders and other than having to grind off the casting flash to make it look purty, it was flat and matched the intake well. No issues and no longer blowing exhaust gaskets.

I did not paint it by the way. I used the manifold paste that Eastwood sells.... Calyx. Have to rub on a new coat once a year with a tool brush but it looks original and no chipping or peeling or rusting. Also use the Calyx on the base of the spark plugs to eliminate the surface rust. Does a nice job and makes them look original.

10-01-2017, 05:54 PM	#1
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	manifold quality So, I have to replace the intake manifold and am thinking of replacing the exhaust manifold as well IF the new ones that are being offered are good. It's a shame that one has to be wary of buying NEW. New should mean......well, good as new but, alas, it often does not. So, if I buy both manifolds new, can I expect to bolt them on and have them fit as they should with no leaks and no mounting anomalies??. Are there good and bad ones out there (different manufacturers) or are they all the same?.

10-01-2017, 06:38 PM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: manifold quality Don't WORRY, just buy a matched set & carefully install them with the Copper gaskets & you're DONE! Bill Simple __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-01-2017, 06:43 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: manifold quality Bolt them together and be sure they are on one flat surface. If not, have them surfaced. Charlie Stephens

10-01-2017, 07:02 PM	#5
brianpharmd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 141	Re: manifold quality Check out the intake and exhaust manifolds the Steve over at Beth's offers. Parts A-9449 and A-9430. They specifically state they are IS A made and machined to match perfectly. Bought a set this spring for my rebuilt motor. Glad I did. They are working greasy with 1300 miles on the rebuilt motor.

10-01-2017, 07:02 PM	#6
brianpharmd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 141	Re: manifold quality Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Should say Steve at Bert's. Typing quickly on the tablet.

10-01-2017, 07:36 PM	#9
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: manifold quality Stay away from any marked Argentina. I had one many years ago and it was junk.

10-01-2017, 07:41 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: manifold quality Any time you change ether intake or exhaust they need to be checked for flatness, that includes new. If they are not don't do like one car we had in, they had pulled the two tight to the engine and snapped the new exhaust manifold. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

10-02-2017, 09:04 AM	#11
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: manifold quality Bratton's and Snyder's each have their own made but we have used both and each works well.

10-02-2017, 01:08 PM	#12
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: manifold quality When installing manifolds, loosen the 2 bolts that hold them together! Bill Tipster __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-02-2017, 01:58 PM	#13
hangarb7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Versailles, PA Posts: 146	Re: manifold quality Two years ago I bought one from Snyders and other than having to grind off the casting flash to make it look purty, it was flat and matched the intake well. No issues and no longer blowing exhaust gaskets. I did not paint it by the way. I used the manifold paste that Eastwood sells.... Calyx. Have to rub on a new coat once a year with a tool brush but it looks original and no chipping or peeling or rusting. Also use the Calyx on the base of the spark plugs to eliminate the surface rust. Does a nice job and makes them look original.