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Old 04-26-2015, 07:08 PM   #14
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Re: 1971 Big Block Exhaust Manifolds???????

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Originally Posted by SS Tim View Post
Dude you are really driving all the way around the block to vist the house next door.
The A.I.R. aka Air Injection Reactor aka air pump was basically an external, belt driven, accessory pump plumbed through a valve and hoses to manifold mounted air pipes. The big difference on the manifolds were the holes to thread the air pipe into at each exhaust port. Often you will find these holes simply plugged.

Again as I stated above A/C is not a factor with this P/N manifold used in this application.

As far as the whole 396/400/402 things goes its mostly marketing. The year breakouts above are correct. The SPID may list a 402 actual as a 396 or 400 so it is always a good idea to verify the engine suffix code if there is any question.
Ha...........I thought A.I.R. was A/C..........I see the difference. The RH (A.I.R.) has a ridge that runs along the side, and a small screw plugged in. The LH is smooth. Don't tell anyone my manifolds don't match. I used to know that and forgot all about it. I don't believe this truck had A.I.R.
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I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

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