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**Boog** · 04-12-2005, 08:26 PM

You might try looking here at Direct Auto.com
http://store.yahoo.com/dpstore/repai...-350-5-7l.html This listing is for 350 trucks but they may also have the others too.

SanitysBane · 04-12-2005, 09:33 PM

They did put 454 in corvettes in 71', so I'm shure they are ramhorns out their somewere for them. Im not shure when the 427 came into place with the Corvettes.

k-20 · 04-30-2005, 12:14 AM

ive had both rams horns and blockhugger headers over the past 10 years and i would pick the rams horns any day over the blockhugger headers.

chevyfan420 · 05-01-2005, 10:34 PM

I was told by an older hardcore Chevy guy that ram horns are definatly the way to go.

*1FaastC10* · 05-02-2005, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-20

ive had both rams horns and blockhugger headers over the past 10 years and i would pick the rams horns any day over the blockhugger headers.

for what reason?

k-20 · 05-02-2005, 04:36 AM

the main problem that i had with the block huggers was trying to stop them from leaking.they leaked where they bolted onto the heads and also where the engine pipes bolted on to the collector.they was made made by a company called genie.

bigarmzz · 05-02-2005, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

You might try looking here at Direct Auto.com
http://store.yahoo.com/dpstore/repai...-350-5-7l.html This listing is for 350 trucks but they may also have the others too.

those prices arent bad.....but which ones are the "good" ones????

there showing several kinds there, and they all look alike to me

**N2TRUX** · 05-02-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

those prices arent bad.....but which ones are the "good" ones????
there showing several kinds there, and they all look alike to me

That link takes you to the "truck" manifolds. Those are all 2" ramhorns which is not what your looking for if you want to improve performance.

Try this page Corvette manifolds and check out the 2.5" manifolds.

8t5Silverado · 05-02-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

OT for a sec. Ken, that small block in the black rod has got to be the finest lookin hot rod engine around, bar none. That thing is a beaut.
And the chromed rams look right at home on it too.

It's no flathead.

**Captkaos** · 05-02-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanitysBane

They did put 454 in corvettes in 71', so I'm shure they are ramhorns out their somewere for them. Im not shure when the 427 came into place with the Corvettes.

BBC's don't have Ram Horn manifolds.

SanitysBane · 05-02-2005, 05:21 PM

What exhuast did the bbc corvettes run?

**Captkaos** · 05-02-2005, 05:39 PM

They ran cast iron manifolds. Rams Horn is a name associated with the look of the exhaust. They "look" like Ram's Horn. They were called manifolds.

This is what a BBC Vette looks like:

HatGuy · 05-17-2005, 12:09 AM

Is 2 1/2" the ID or OD of the pipe?

Here is another sorce for Ram Horns:

http://www.castheads.com/corvette_systems.php

HatGuy · 05-17-2005, 12:28 AM

Here is more info:

http://www.castheads.com/corvette_systems.php

http://www.castheads.com/2into1_systems.php

anyone tried 2into1

I would like to run a single pipe to the back just like factory exhaust
but 2 - 2 1/2" into 3" with nice quite 3" in 3" out freeflow muffler.
If there is such a thing.

86swb · 05-17-2005, 08:55 AM

I have been using headers for years and never knew the Long Horns were this good. Never had any leaks with any of the headers I ever had except maby a gasket leak.

Brad_Olson · 05-17-2005, 09:21 AM

OK, from reading the posts and following the links I've come to the following conclusions:

- 2-1/2" ram's-horn manifolds are preferred.
- Any manifold with the straight-down outlet will require engine frame mount modification to fit.
- Manifolds with the angled outlets will fit with no problem, although I'm wondering if this is subject to the truck being 2wd or 4wd.
- There are no new 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets.

Am I on track here? Did Chevy ever make 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets? If not, I would think that a set of 2" manifolds could be improved by opening up the inlets and then extrude-honing, but this could get pricey. I think I have a set of angled 2" somewhere in the basement...

Brad

**Boog** · 05-17-2005, 09:56 PM

[It's no flathead.] I know. It's one of Louie Chevrolet's finest achievements!
Ok. flatheads are neat too. But they ain't Chevys.

**N2TRUX** · 05-17-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad_Olson

OK, from reading the posts and following the links I've come to the following conclusions:

- 2-1/2" ram's-horn manifolds are preferred.
- Any manifold with the straight-down outlet will require engine frame mount modification to fit.
- Manifolds with the angled outlets will fit with no problem, although I'm wondering if this is subject to the truck being 2wd or 4wd.
- There are no new 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets.

Am I on track here? Did Chevy ever make 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets? If not, I would think that a set of 2" manifolds could be improved by opening up the inlets and then extrude-honing, but this could get pricey. I think I have a set of angled 2" somewhere in the basement...

Brad

Brad I think you have it. The 2.5" ramhorns were small block Corvette only. You could port match a 2" set as well, but they won't flow as much as the 2.5".
The angled outlet ram horns were truck only....

**Boog** · 05-17-2005, 11:22 PM

I have my doubts anyone could tell the difference between the 2 and 2 1/2" manifolds by the seat of their pants dyno though Ken.

04-12-2005, 08:26 PM	#26
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	You might try looking here at Direct Auto.com http://store.yahoo.com/dpstore/repai...-350-5-7l.html This listing is for 350 trucks but they may also have the others too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-12-2005, 09:33 PM	#27
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	They did put 454 in corvettes in 71', so I'm shure they are ramhorns out their somewere for them. Im not shure when the 427 came into place with the Corvettes. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

05-01-2005, 10:34 PM	#29
chevyfan420 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada eh Posts: 95	I was told by an older hardcore Chevy guy that ram horns are definatly the way to go. __________________ 80 Chevy K10 350/350turbo 86 Chevy 1/2 ton shorty project truck 79 Chevy 1/2ton 350/350turbo not much to look at... *Retired* 97 Chevy C1500 4.3/5 speed.....daily driver

05-02-2005, 05:21 PM	#36
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	What exhuast did the bbc corvettes run? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

05-02-2005, 05:39 PM	#37
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	They ran cast iron manifolds. Rams Horn is a name associated with the look of the exhaust. They "look" like Ram's Horn. They were called manifolds. This is what a BBC Vette looks like: __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-30-2005, 12:14 AM	#28
k-20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tasmania.australia Posts: 170	ive had both rams horns and blockhugger headers over the past 10 years and i would pick the rams horns any day over the blockhugger headers.

05-02-2005, 04:36 AM	#31
k-20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tasmania.australia Posts: 170	the main problem that i had with the block huggers was trying to stop them from leaking.they leaked where they bolted onto the heads and also where the engine pipes bolted on to the collector.they was made made by a company called genie.

05-17-2005, 12:09 AM	#38
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Is 2 1/2" the ID or OD of the pipe? Here is another sorce for Ram Horns: http://www.castheads.com/corvette_systems.php __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

05-17-2005, 12:28 AM	#39
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Here is more info: http://www.castheads.com/corvette_systems.php http://www.castheads.com/2into1_systems.php anyone tried 2into1 I would like to run a single pipe to the back just like factory exhaust but 2 - 2 1/2" into 3" with nice quite 3" in 3" out freeflow muffler. If there is such a thing. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

05-17-2005, 08:55 AM	#40
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I have been using headers for years and never knew the Long Horns were this good. Never had any leaks with any of the headers I ever had except maby a gasket leak. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-17-2005, 09:21 AM	#41
Brad_Olson Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoughton, WI Posts: 187	OK, from reading the posts and following the links I've come to the following conclusions: - 2-1/2" ram's-horn manifolds are preferred. - Any manifold with the straight-down outlet will require engine frame mount modification to fit. - Manifolds with the angled outlets will fit with no problem, although I'm wondering if this is subject to the truck being 2wd or 4wd. - There are no new 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets. Am I on track here? Did Chevy ever make 2-1/2" manifolds with angled outlets? If not, I would think that a set of 2" manifolds could be improved by opening up the inlets and then extrude-honing, but this could get pricey. I think I have a set of angled 2" somewhere in the basement... Brad

05-17-2005, 09:56 PM	#42
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	[It's no flathead.] I know. It's one of Louie Chevrolet's finest achievements! Ok. flatheads are neat too. But they ain't Chevys. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-17-2005, 11:22 PM	#44
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	I have my doubts anyone could tell the difference between the 2 and 2 1/2" manifolds by the seat of their pants dyno though Ken. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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