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Split manifold straight 6 headers Chevy ratrod 1953 54

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by buggmann, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. buggmann
    Joined: Mar 14, 2009
    Posts: 10

    buggmann
    Member

    im trying to find out how hard it
    would be to Split a manifold on a
    straight 6 in a 1953 chevy 210
    or would it be better to Split
    the pipe under the car
    here are some pics of what
    im looking to do
     
  2. rat29
    Joined: Feb 15, 2006
    Posts: 107

    rat29
    Member
    from California

    wrong forum, I think?
     
  3. 54metalman
    Joined: Mar 14, 2009
    Posts: 97

    54metalman
    Member

    Hey,
    I have split soo many of those things its not funny. Its not hard to do at all. If you can braze with brass, you can do it. What you do is the following. You need to cut a slit in the manifold between the middle and last/rear ports. In the outside face is easiest. just in the vertical side. use a cutoff wheel in the diegrinder. Slide a piece of metal inside and braze the slit closed. You are just installing the block off plate to seperate the two chambers. I know its not totally seperated but if you make the plate fit well it will be close enough. Then you need to figure out where you want or need the rear outlet to be. I liked to do mine at a 45 to the manifold but that up to you. Check throttle linkage, steering, shifter, ect. Just fab up a short length of tube with a flange welded on. Then braze it over the hole you cut in the manifold. Sounds weird but its really easy if you just take your time and think things through before just wackin and welding.
    :cool:
     
  4. buggmann
    Joined: Mar 14, 2009
    Posts: 10

    buggmann
    Member

    i dont have the stuff or the know how but
    i think if i take my time i could do it but i would
    like to find someone to do it for me if you know
    any one let me know

    thanks:cool:
     

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