> I am replacing the exhaust manifold (1965 6 cylinder, 200 cu in.,
> 3-speed). I was originally just going to replace it with a new exhaust
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> whether there is any performance advantage (for my particular engine
> under just regular driving conditions) or if it is just for show/sound?
It is the one barrel carb and intake log that is the bottle neck for
horsepower. The divider that comes with the headers and better flow won't
hurt, but don't expect much if anything without improving the intake
side.
Richard Catrambone - 08 Feb 2007 06:41 GMT
> It is the one barrel carb and intake log that is the bottle neck for
> horsepower. The divider that comes with the headers and better flow won't
> hurt, but don't expect much if anything without improving the intake
> side.
Thanks. I think I will stick with the vanilla exhaust manifold.
Brent P - 08 Feb 2007 08:02 GMT
>> It is the one barrel carb and intake log that is the bottle neck for
>> horsepower. The divider that comes with the headers and better flow won't
>> hurt, but don't expect much if anything without improving the intake
>> side.
>
> Thanks. I think I will stick with the vanilla exhaust manifold.
Forgot to refer you to http://www.fordsix.com/ for more info
Richard Catrambone - 09 Feb 2007 01:15 GMT
> Forgot to refer you to http://www.fordsix.com/ for more info
Good site, thanks.