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Old 06-01-2020, 04:54 PM   #21
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I have a lot to learn. Why to do you scoff at Drakes statement? Doesn't dual exhaust improve delivered horsepower?
On a stock flathead? Methinks a stock can breathe quite well with a stock exhaust system. Dual exhaust on a stock flathead is for appearance...
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Old 06-01-2020, 05:00 PM   #22
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Since its an 8ba go with EAB heads.
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Old 06-01-2020, 05:02 PM   #23
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Cubic inches, which if the heads remain the same, brings added compression ration as well.
I bet a turbo or super charge would be the SINGLE best way. A modern part not a back in the day part.

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Old 06-01-2020, 06:09 PM   #24
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Since its an 8ba go with EAB heads.
Is it an 8BA?....does a ‘39 exhaust cross over the front like one?...I bought a left manifold from Drake and a right from Shoebox-Central. But it’s a ‘51 with an 8BA. I agree with the dual exhaust is for looks and sound.....and annoying the neighbors when I leave for work in the morning!!!.....Mark
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Old 06-01-2020, 07:10 PM   #25
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I wonder if back in the day the muffler was a restriction so the police manifold would give you 2 mufflers on the car. Police needed to be quiet. Seems like it would be a lot of engineering, must have made a bit of difference.



Plus the Ford police package included the 255 cu. in. Mercury engine so maybe the factory engineers figured the stock Ford single exhaust was somewhat restrictive.
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Old 06-01-2020, 08:02 PM   #26
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I bet a turbo or super charge would be the SINGLE best way. A modern part not a back in the day part.

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Chris that would be the single best way however economy may suffer a bit.
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Kube, yes but duals with glasspacks or even straight pipes sound better!!
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Old 06-01-2020, 08:45 PM   #28
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here are one i found on Ebay.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-1936-F...-/402056410662
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Old 06-01-2020, 09:10 PM   #29
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Thanks! That looks pretty good!
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I bet a turbo or super charge would be the SINGLE best way. A modern part not a back in the day part.

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Thanks! That looks pretty good!
Aren't you looking for a rear exit manifold?
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Old 06-01-2020, 11:43 PM   #32
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C'mon guys! Let's be sure of what we're suggesting that folks should purchase. That eBay unit is a "FRONT" exit manifold for a CROSSOVER pipe! DD
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Old 06-02-2020, 05:41 AM   #33
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Belond equal flow headers. 40% power gain. Always wanted a set. ???????????
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Old 06-02-2020, 05:53 AM   #34
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Aren't you looking for a rear exit manifold?
Thanks good catch!
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Hi Fordbarn,

Does anyone know of a good exhaust manifold that’s a rear exit that will fit a 39 ford standard? My current manifold dumps in front of the steering box and I’m looking for something that will be easier to run a dual exhaust.

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I have an original Douglas "police" left side manifold used on the '51 and later flatheads. If you can use it, PM me.
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I have Red's headers in my 39 standard with Brockman mellowtone mufflers.
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Old 06-02-2020, 08:28 AM   #37
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Would be interesting if we could see a episode of engine masters do a flathead buildup. Maybe we need to start harassing Freiburger.
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Old 06-02-2020, 09:30 AM   #38
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Have a look at the French flathead exhaust manifolds. Exit high up and to the rear. https://www.35pickup.com/FrenchFlathead.html
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Belond equal flow headers. 40% power gain. Always wanted a set. ???????????
Belond must have had a much better catalog than J.C. Whitney.

With a 40% increase? I would too.!
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Would be interesting if we could see a episode of engine masters do a flathead buildup. Maybe we need to start harassing Freiburger.

That would be interesting! Open it up to all flathead engines used in automobiles from, say 1920 to 1954. OEM blocks, cranks and heads only. Otherwise, anything goes! Use the Engine Masters scoring system to give a level playing field to determine the winner. Maybe go by horsepower per cubic inch.
Next, which would be overall horsepower king? 308 Hudson? 346 Cadillac? 359 Packard straight 8? Or a 448 Lincoln V12?
Let the games begin!
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