Because of block/head expansion, it probably isn't a good idea. That's why most of the originals cracked or broke the expansion joints. The factory used a mixture of oil and graphite to allow slippage.
Doug
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Is anyone making a one piece exhaust/intake flange for the 263?
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Because of block/head expansion, it probably isn't a good idea. That's why most of the originals cracked or broke the expansion joints. The factory used a mixture of oil and graphite to allow slippage.
Doug
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I have build my own (a Friend with a Plasma Cutter) Flange yet,and i will cut it between I+E because of the Reason that Buick Guy talking about.
And wanna build it like this :
Jenz
'38 Special Coupe, pimped 263 cui
---- LIFTERS CC GERMANY ----
Jenz, where did you find that old ad from?
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Jyrki,
A Friend bought a lot Issues of old Hot Rod magazines of the 50s and 60s.(He collect it,I read it)
I have seen, thats Buick Straight Eight Speed Parts are very rare,because it wasn't a popular Engine for Speed.
This Ad is out of the Februar Issue from Year 1956.
Last edited by Jenz38; 11-25-2012 at 01:50 AM.
Jenz
'38 Special Coupe, pimped 263 cui
---- LIFTERS CC GERMANY ----
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WOW! I have an exhaust manifold like this! Bought it at a swapmeet years ago, someone told me that some headers like it were made back in the 50,s or so. Ha well guess he was right. 39cOriginally Posted by Jenz38
I have build my own (a Friend with a Plasma Cutter) Flange yet,and i will cut it between I+E because of the Reason that Buick Guy talking about.
And wanna build it like this :
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39c: Sound nice,You can make a couple of Photos ?
Thanks ahead
Jenz
'38 Special Coupe, pimped 263 cui
---- LIFTERS CC GERMANY ----
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I am in Kansas right now so I cannot get pix. I bought a three piece flange set from our friends at Hotrod Chassis and Cycle in Addison IL. great quality and price. I'll be back in Illinois on Saturday.
http://www.hotrodchassisandcycle.com/parts_cars.php
52 Special.
Tin Militia CC
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Not to hi-jack this thread, but does anybody know of a supplier that makes solid copper header flange gaskets? I have used the laminated ones from Bob's, but they come apart when you try to do any port matching on them. I'm sure somebody has done them with all of the laser/water jet capability out there. Thought I'd start my search here.
Doug
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I bought a set of those about a year ago. The #1 & #8 exhaust ports were larger than all the rest. I don't know if they have fixed this or not. Was not happy with the product and told them so. They sent me two different sets and both had the same problem, their soulution was for me to have them sleeved and welded up which would have cost as much as the flanges. The bolt holes in the flange were also way to large which could make gasket sealing a problem.
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