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hotrodhomi · 09-06-2007, 12:58 PM

Has anyone seen swept back style ram horn exhaust manifolds that have a 2 1/2” outlet? I can only find this style in a 2” outlet. I have seen 2 1/2” outlet manifolds but the all exit straight down and I’m worried this will make it harder to keep the rest of the exhaust off of the ground. I want to be able to drop my blazer on the LCAs and still keep my exhaust off of the ground. Is this possible with the straight down exiting manifolds? I have shorty style ceramic coated Hedman’s currently but I had to dimple them the get them to “fit” and I don’t like that.

If anyone needs an example of the swept back style I can post a picture once I find it.

**VetteVet** · 09-06-2007, 01:17 PM

This what you are talking about? It's upside down in the picture.

hotrodhomi · 09-06-2007, 03:15 PM

Yes, thats it. I'm looking for that with a 2 1/2" outlet. Does it exist?

Mt Man Chad · 09-06-2007, 03:22 PM

Yep......

Evil Bay -> :O(

Sport/Truck · 09-06-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Yes, thats it. I'm looking for that with a 2 1/2" outlet. Does it exist?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Man Chad

Yep......

Evil Bay -> :O(

If you find one post a link please.
s/t

hotrodhomi · 09-06-2007, 03:46 PM

Believe me, I've been on eBay. I can't find them. At this point I just want to know if they exist so I can continue my search before I settle for something different.

Mt Man Chad · 09-06-2007, 05:59 PM

I'll find some links for you !

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-06-2007, 07:13 PM

pickmup ( frank ) has some vette 2 1/2" manifolds that are nice. there straight down though. hi-quality and great price too.
bob

1LoC10 · 09-06-2007, 07:18 PM

im pretty sure the ones that kick back only came in 2", so I wouldnt look to hard

wibilly · 09-06-2007, 07:27 PM

i never seen any 2 1/2" that were not straight down[corvette ones}i don't think you will find swept back ones if you do i wanna see them!

hotrodhomi · 09-06-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

im pretty sure the ones that kick back only came in 2", so I wouldnt look to hard

Thats what I was afraid of^^^

Does anyone have the straight down style on a bagged truck? Should I worry about clearance or will I have enough room to bend 2 1/2" pipe before it hangs lower than my LCAs?

1LoC10 · 09-06-2007, 08:04 PM

some good pics and info here... I bought the set, but have yet to install it
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=vette

hotrodhomi · 09-06-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

some good pics and info here... I bought the set, but have yet to install it
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=vette

Thanks- I just read the entire thread. Good info there. Does anyone know where I can get 2 1/2" mandrell bent pipe (pre-bent) like the fist picture in the linked thread? Too bad he is sold out.

**uncle** · 09-06-2007, 08:45 PM

You can get a ( GOOD) muffler shop to run the exhaust. If you run a mini-starter, that will solve alot of the clearence problems. I had those manifolds on a truck that was lowered 4 1/2 and 6 3/4 in the rear. I know that's not bags. I used a 90 model Chevy truck starter,but the mini would give you quite a bit more room for the bend you need.

**Classic Bowties** · 09-06-2007, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

im pretty sure the ones that kick back only came in 2", so I wouldnt look to hard

All of the original 2-1/2" gm p/n 3846559 & p/n 3747042 ram horn manifolds dump straight down and were standard equip. on all 62-65 high performance chevy small blocks with fueler heads and a rating of 300hp or more, they were found on vetts, impalas and a few chevelles. Cb

09-06-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Ram Horn Clearance-- Has anyone seen swept back style ram horn exhaust manifolds that have a 2 1/2” outlet? I can only find this style in a 2” outlet. I have seen 2 1/2” outlet manifolds but the all exit straight down and I’m worried this will make it harder to keep the rest of the exhaust off of the ground. I want to be able to drop my blazer on the LCAs and still keep my exhaust off of the ground. Is this possible with the straight down exiting manifolds? I have shorty style ceramic coated Hedman’s currently but I had to dimple them the get them to “fit” and I don’t like that. If anyone needs an example of the swept back style I can post a picture once I find it. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-06-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- This what you are talking about? It's upside down in the picture. Attached Images __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

09-06-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- Yes, thats it. I'm looking for that with a 2 1/2" outlet. Does it exist? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-06-2007, 03:22 PM	#4
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- Yep...... Evil Bay -> :O( __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

09-06-2007, 03:46 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- Believe me, I've been on eBay. I can't find them. At this point I just want to know if they exist so I can continue my search before I settle for something different. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-06-2007, 05:59 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- I'll find some links for you ! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

09-06-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- pickmup ( frank ) has some vette 2 1/2" manifolds that are nice. there straight down though. hi-quality and great price too. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-06-2007, 07:18 PM	#9
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- im pretty sure the ones that kick back only came in 2", so I wouldnt look to hard __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-06-2007, 07:27 PM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- i never seen any 2 1/2" that were not straight down[corvette ones}i don't think you will find swept back ones if you do i wanna see them! __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-06-2007, 08:04 PM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- some good pics and info here... I bought the set, but have yet to install it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=vette __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-06-2007, 08:45 PM	#14
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: Ram Horn Clearance-- You can get a ( GOOD) muffler shop to run the exhaust. If you run a mini-starter, that will solve alot of the clearence problems. I had those manifolds on a truck that was lowered 4 1/2 and 6 3/4 in the rear. I know that's not bags. I used a 90 model Chevy truck starter,but the mini would give you quite a bit more room for the bend you need.



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