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I am installing a 401 into a 47 ford coupe that has been subframed with a 78 camaro stub. The drivers side exhaust manifold exits too close to the steering column . Is there a previous year manifold that exits closer to the number 8 cylinder that would interchange? Does anyone know of a company producing headers that exit close to the number 8 cylinder? I have seen the sandeson Riviera headers but they appear to exit in the same spot as the original cast iron manifold. I am also seeking a rear sump oil pan for this engine.Are these being reproduced by any company?
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Hi, the only manifold that fits your discription is a 65-66 GS Skylark.. There are many different manifolds but all dump further back or foreword from that area. A picture would help find a manifold that is cheaper and easier to find, lets see what it looks like? I am a TA dealer so I can get you the 65-66 GS headers and I may know of a guy that has a new set he never used, I can call him.. Russ
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I've been studying the clearance on the manifold . It is from a 1965 riv. It measures approximatly 26 inches long. I've tried to make out the casting number. 8-1356827-10 or maybe 8-1268827-10 ? I wil try and post a photo of it . I purchased the engine and a superturbine 400 transmission from a rotted out riv . I personally saw the engine in the car in running condition before purchase. I beleive the exhaust manifold to be original. There wasn't enough left of the Riv to tell if it was a GS version
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Yes that dumps out the rear behind the head. If the block has LX on it it was a 65 GS Riv or just had the Super Wildcat 425.
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Where can i get a picture or photo of a 65-66 GS skylark drivers side exhaust manifold ?
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Email me at nailhead_russ@yahoo.com and ask for it, I will send you pix.. Russ
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How rare is a 57-61 rear sump oil pan for a 65 401? Do the aftermarket high volume pick up tubes work with these pans?
Use the ebay box at the top of the page and search for 1965 gs exhaust manifold, there's a set on ebay right now.
Last edited by Bob; 01-02-2012 at 06:41 PM.
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Yes there is a set of the GS manifolds on Ebay and the price is right..
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I saw the 65 gs manifolds on e-bay and by the time I checked my finances, they were gone.Anyone got a set for sale ?
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