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krue · 09-19-2003, 02:59 PM

Got a deal on exhaust manifolds. They are used, but they look like new so I plan on replacing both of my old ones.

Question 1. What should I paint them with to keep the rust to a minimum?

Question 2. What do ya'll think about using brass studs on the collector. And if it's a good idea, where could I get some?

Thanks, Krue

**CPNE** · 09-19-2003, 03:01 PM

I used high heat manifold paint from NAPA. Flat back.

sactoC10 · 09-19-2003, 03:09 PM

Good results with that paint from Napa? Picture maybe?

**CPNE** · 09-19-2003, 03:12 PM

I need to get some pics of the project here soon. I like the way it looks and it holds up well as I've done it in other trucks. I think it looks good, especially if you engine is the old boring chevy orange.

tom hand · 09-19-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by krue

Question 2. What do ya'll think about using brass studs on the collector. And if it's a good idea, where could I get some?

Thanks, Krue

Brass studs...NO... Brass nuts...yes

Take a good hard look at the studs before you install them...more than likely they need to be replaced. It is much easier to do in a bench vice than under the truck. If you have a torch you might get some of them out without drilling. If you don't have a torch, there is no chance in he!! of getting them out without drilling. If you grind them off and center punch them perfect you can drill them out without hurting the original threads....you can use heli-coils on the ones you do screw up...lol Any parts store that carries the "HELP" section will have the studs with the brass nuts.

gr8scott51 · 09-19-2003, 03:41 PM

If you've got about $200, look in to ceramic plating or "cermacrhome". Good to 1100 degrees. Made my ram hours look like chrome. And the brass nuts are an excellent idea.

good luck, Scott

09-19-2003, 02:59 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Exhaust manifold? Got a deal on exhaust manifolds. They are used, but they look like new so I plan on replacing both of my old ones. Question 1. What should I paint them with to keep the rust to a minimum? Question 2. What do ya'll think about using brass studs on the collector. And if it's a good idea, where could I get some? Thanks, Krue __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-19-2003, 03:01 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I used high heat manifold paint from NAPA. Flat back. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-19-2003, 03:12 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I need to get some pics of the project here soon. I like the way it looks and it holds up well as I've done it in other trucks. I think it looks good, especially if you engine is the old boring chevy orange. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-19-2003, 03:41 PM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	performance coating If you've got about $200, look in to ceramic plating or "cermacrhome". Good to 1100 degrees. Made my ram hours look like chrome. And the brass nuts are an excellent idea. good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

09-19-2003, 03:09 PM	#3
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Good results with that paint from Napa? Picture maybe?



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