Tricked-out Chevy six cylinder engines

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by hotrod66

Just got these cast iron headers today ,any one ells running them ?Attachment 1414138

Alot of people do as they are very affordable. I like the tube style better so I got clifford headers.

[Husein-p]

Originally Posted by hotrod66

Just got these cast iron headers today ,any one ells running them ?Attachment 1414138

hi

can i buy this cast iron headers from where ? which sites ?

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by Husein-p

hi

can i buy this cast iron headers from where ? which sites ?

You can get the cast iron headers -- styled like Fentons, but made for the later L6s [230, 250, 292] from Tom langdon at www.stoveboltengineco.com

[The Rocknrod]

Mine was a "custom" cast iron manifold.
That was before aftermarket companies were selling the Fenton remake units.

[Texas1963]

Here's my 230 before pic's. Gonna order the Offy 2X1 Intake and another Carb today. I'm going to look into getting a stock exhaust manifold and having another flange welded on to run dual pipes. If not that route then I'll get the shorties from Cliffords. Right now I'm running 2" straight out to the bumper and it sounds awesome with a fishtail tip from a Harley I had hanging in the shop. I'm looking at scoring a 292 and going all out with it like I've seen here. Lot's of good info and expertise here as well. Thanks in advance as well for any tips or pointers.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Texas1963

Here's my 230 before pic's. Gonna order the Offy 2X1 Intake and another Carb today. I'm going to look into getting a stock exhaust manifold and having another flange welded on to run dual pipes. If not that route then I'll get the shorties from Cliffords. Right now I'm running 2" straight out to the bumper and it sounds awesome with a fishtail tip from a Harley I had hanging in the shop. I'm looking at scoring a 292 and going all out with it like I've seen here. Lot's of good info and expertise here as well. Thanks in advance as well for any tips or pointers.

Awesome that your joining the 6 banger brother hood. lol That 230 can be made into a nice machine with some effort. But the 292's are not hard to find. My 292 will be making around 310 hp and 330 torque at least and it was just a "mild" street build. Still room for turbo to. You don't have to spend and break the bank at clifford. Tom Langdon from Langdon's Stovebolt has non-tube headers for a much more affordable price and just as good as clifford's.

[Texas1963]

Thanks TJ. And yes it is a toss up between the Cast ones and the Tubes from Cliffords. Also, my 230 runs so damn good I don't want to have my truck down for a long period. TJ, when I come across a 292 what parts(mounts,brackets ect) should I make sure I have so the 292 can just be swapped out. I was reading a new thread about 292 mounts and it got me thinking, is going from a 230 to a 292 a pain or just plug and play? Thanks, and your motor looks awesome.

[66Submarine]

Originally Posted by Texas1963

Thanks TJ. And yes it is a toss up between the Cast ones and the Tubes from Cliffords. Also, my 230 runs so damn good I don't want to have my truck down for a long period. TJ, when I come across a 292 what parts(mounts,brackets ect) should I make sure I have so the 292 can just be swapped out. I was reading a new thread about 292 mounts and it got me thinking, is going from a 230 to a 292 a pain or just plug and play? Thanks, and your motor looks awesome.

You need a right hand side perch from another 63-66 truck with a 292 and apparently either the right hand block mount with OE spacers from a 292 or another left side mount from a 230/250 with some homemade spacers (I think--I still need to check and make sure). AFAIK the block mounts are the same from 63-72.

Hope this helps!

[66Submarine]

Originally Posted by Texas1963

Thanks TJ. And yes it is a toss up between the Cast ones and the Tubes from Cliffords. Also, my 230 runs so damn good I don't want to have my truck down for a long period. TJ, when I come across a 292 what parts(mounts,brackets ect) should I make sure I have so the 292 can just be swapped out. I was reading a new thread about 292 mounts and it got me thinking, is going from a 230 to a 292 a pain or just plug and play? Thanks, and your motor looks awesome.

I also forgot to mention that some 292's have 1/2" flywheel bolts instead of 7/16".

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by Texas1963

Here's my 230 before pic's. Gonna order the Offy 2X1 Intake and another Carb today. I'm going to look into getting a stock exhaust manifold and having another flange welded on to run dual pipes. If not that route then I'll get the shorties from Cliffords. Right now I'm running 2" straight out to the bumper and it sounds awesome with a fishtail tip from a Harley I had hanging in the shop. I'm looking at scoring a 292 and going all out with it like I've seen here. Lot's of good info and expertise here as well. Thanks in advance as well for any tips or pointers.

That Vacuum Manifold off the intake manifold is rare.

[TJ's Chevy]

Haven't yet but Will be on my new engine. lol

[rudyyloverboiii]

Anyone use steel braided hose for a fuel pump for their 292?

[Twisted6]

I have used it on my 250. And still do for that matter. I have it from my fuel block to my carbs.

[rudyyloverboiii]

Originally Posted by Twisted6

I have used it on my 250. And still do for that matter. I have it from my fuel block to my carbs.

3/8 line? I have a single barrel Rochester carb n I would like to do the same but not order the wrong size hose

[oldusafmsgt]

This ones sitting in a 61 C20, 38000 miles when I got it. Dressed it up a bit.

[oldusafmsgt]

Just started on this one, 60 C10 short Fleetside

[TJ's Chevy]

Likin those 6 bangers!

[TJ's Chevy]

Here's a Mean 250 in a chevelle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXeBTr8e1mA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmx6zjqH61g

[62 Barnfind]

235 bored 30 over, performance cam, Offenhauser duel intake and two Carter Weber Carbs.

[Palf70Step]

How about this
https://www.carbsonly.com/carbs/dualrochestercarbs.htm

[Texas1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

How about this
https://www.carbsonly.com/carbs/dualrochestercarbs.htm

yes the manifold came with that linkage kit but no bell crank. I'm going to look at it closer today and thanks.

[GMDad]

I left the original pedal and arm and then made up some short rods to go to the original bellcrank that I mounted sideways. Fabricated a mount off the back of my Edelbrock carb. Been on there for about 10 years now and works perfect. No bad spots in the pedal just nice and smooth.

[Texas1963]

I think I'm going to send the manifold back and cut my losses unless someone has this set up already operational. If my truck was 3 on the tree it might be easy to set up a cable linkage but with the power glide and kick down bell crank. Nah! Someone has to be running this manifold. the only thing that would make this thing work is to weld a piece off tubing onto it to provide the pivot point for the original bell crank set up.

[ncoonen]

Originally Posted by GMDad

I left the original pedal and arm and then made up some short rods to go to the original bellcrank that I mounted sideways. Fabricated a mount off the back of my Edelbrock carb. Been on there for about 10 years now and works perfect. No bad spots in the pedal just nice and smooth.

Your pictures a very helpful. Thanks! The mount coming from the back-side carb studs is the key. Well done.

...ned.

[sambrutay]

Saw this one this weekend at Goodguys in Bowling Green Ky