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What kind of exhaust manifold does a Ford engine use?

What kind of exhaust manifold does a Ford engine use?

These are 406 cast-iron shorty manifolds for full-size Fords and Mercurys. Here’s a pair of 1970-71 429 Cobra Jet/Super Cobra Jet exhaust manifolds—D0OE-9430-A right and D0OE-9431-A left.

Where are the bolts on the exhaust manifold?

Here, exhaust-manifold bolts run 12-o’clock and 6-o’clock positions at each exhaust port. A diagonal bolt pattern (14-bolt on the head itself, not the manifold) was common to Mustang, Cougar, Fairlane, Comet/Cyclone, and Torino FE heads.

Do you need stock exhaust manifold and stock exhaust system?

You need stock exhaust manifolds and a stock exhaust system. Sometimes your goal falls somewhere between stock and modified, in an area called “restomod,” which keeps the stock exterior appearance while warming things up inside. When your goal includes enhancing performance, there are original equipment and aftermarket choices.

Do you need an exhaust system for a big block Ford?

Exhaust systems remain an area of interchange with the most performance potential. Ford big-blocks are no exception to this time-proven rule. If restoring to stock, then your answer is clear. You need stock exhaust manifolds and a stock exhaust system.

Which is the best exhaust manifold for a Ford?

As Fords changed in the 1970s, manifolds changed accordingly. If you’re building with performance in mind chances are you’re not thinking about exhaust manifolds. The best stock exhaust manifold for the 221/260/289/302 is the 289 High Performance version.

When did small block Ford exhaust manifold change?

Small-block Ford exhaust manifolds didn’t change much between 1962 and the 1970s. This is a 289-2V/4V exhaust manifold, which can be identified by casting number and date code. Date codes are cast into the manifold. This date code is “5D23,” indicating a casting date of April 23, 1965.

What kind of exhaust manifold does a 351C Mustang have?

First-year Hi-Po exhaust manifolds had a choke heat stove for the automatic choke, which went away when Ford changed to a manual choke with the 289 High Performance V-8. The 351C and Boss 302 engines had very similar exhaust manifolds because they have the same cylinder head. They differ in application. Boss 302 is Mustang and Cougar specific.

When did the Ford Mustang get dual exhausts?

Even the 1963 Fairlane with a 289 High Performance V-8 had a single-muffler exhaust system. The Hi-Po didn’t have dual exhausts until the Mustang received this option in June 1964.

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Ruth Doyle