MajesticsCanada
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07-25-12 12:42 AM - Post#2251927
I was wondering if anyone knows the best place to get a split manifold for the 235 in my 1950 fleetline?
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07-25-12 04:52 AM - Post#2251949
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i bought mine off of the chevytalk classifieds and my local kijiji,the deals are out there.
also try "antique chevrolte" (they are canadian here in ontario,they can get them)
chevs of the 40's
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and there are a few alliance vendors on the hamb that sell them as well i think the name is "MOTHERTRUCKER" they are selling fenton split manifolds and intakes for a great price,
hope this helps.
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07-25-12 05:22 AM - Post#2251953
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Got the FENTON cast iron headers from Patricks in AZ. Good price, always good service.
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07-25-12 05:34 AM - Post#2251955
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To clarify the question, are you looking for a split stock exhaust manifold or are you looking for a set of headers? Being a geezer from the 50s the term split manifold refers to a modified stock manifold. I tried for two years to find a "split manifold" or some one who would do the work for me. No luck ended up with Williams Cast Iron headers. Think that Fenton would be better. 
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07-25-12 06:09 AM - Post#2251972
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Got the FENTON cast iron headers from Patricks in AZ. Good price, always good service.
Me too! 
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 07-25-12 07:30 AM - Post#2252002
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bobg1951chevy Said:
Got the FENTON cast iron headers from Patricks in AZ. Good price, always good service.
Me 3!
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07-25-12 07:52 AM - Post#2252007
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Another option would be to find and use a dual exhaust manifold from an early Corvette. They are hard to find and usually expensive. They appear occasionally on ebay. I saw one recently but I think the auction ended already.
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07-25-12 08:56 AM - Post#2252019
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Another option would be to find and use a dual exhaust manifold from an early Corvette. They are hard to find and usually expensive. They appear occasionally on ebay. I saw one recently but I think the auction ended already.
I wanted a corvette manifold, but saw them sell for $600 on ebay. Too expensive, but I still would like one.
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07-25-12 09:26 AM - Post#2252025
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Yeah Bob I'd like one too and don't have one for that reason. Awhile ago a member from New Mexico I think posted some how to photo's of splitting a manifold. I don't recall his moniker but he had a beautiful seafoam green Fleetline 4 door and it was loaded with options and set up as a lowrider. It involved more than adding a second pipe by truly separating the front 3 and the rear 3 by welding in a small plate between them.
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07-25-12 10:41 AM - Post#2252045
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There are 2 on ebay right now.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=split+mani...
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07-25-12 11:11 AM - Post#2252052
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Check out the flange listed right above the Corvette manifold on your ebay link. Those are the same pics that were posted as per my previous post.
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07-25-12 11:34 AM - Post#2252058
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Langdon's Stovebolt Engine Parts, in Utica Michigan.
http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/
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07-25-12 12:24 PM - Post#2252064
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Fenton and Williams exhaust manifolds both look like they would flow better than the Corvette manifold. 
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07-25-12 12:51 PM - Post#2252073
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Yeah Bob I'd like one too and don't have one for that reason. Awhile ago a member from New Mexico I think posted some how to photo's of splitting a manifold. I don't recall his moniker but he had a beautiful seafoam green Fleetline 4 door and it was loaded with options and set up as a lowrider. It involved more than adding a second pipe by truly separating the front 3 and the rear 3 by welding in a small plate between them.
As young guys, back in the 50's, without funds for Fentons, a trip to the local welders shop gave us a authentic "split manifold", just like you explained. Same great sound.
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07-25-12 12:57 PM - Post#2252079
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Fenton and Williams exhaust manifolds both look like they would flow better than the Corvette manifold.
I would believe you are correct, but having that Corvetter manifold in there would look very cool.
A buddy in high school had an early 50's Chevy pickup. His Dad, who would be 100 by now, installed the corvette exhaust manifold WITH the corvetter intake / tri power. What a great looking setup.
My buddy knew nothing about any of it, he just liked the sound and knew how to open the hood to show friends. 
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07-26-12 01:03 AM - Post#2252275
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You are correct i am looking for a stock manifold. i was looking at the corvette ones but i was told that the rear outlet hits the e brake linkage on a 50 chevy.
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07-26-12 08:34 AM - Post#2252364
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What brake linkage are you speaking of ?
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07-26-12 09:53 AM - Post#2252378
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No sure about the '50, but the rear Fenton on my '53 had to be ground a bit to clear the ebrake rod that comes through the firewall.
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07-26-12 10:48 AM - Post#2252397
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Another option would be to find and use a dual exhaust manifold from an early Corvette. They are hard to find and usually expensive. They appear occasionally on ebay. I saw one recently but I think the auction ended already.
I have the Corvette 6 exhaust manifold and it won't work on my 52 hardtop because the e-brake hits the rear flange. I had to use the Fentons. The Corvette is better because it has the heat riser built in. The Corvette manifold will work on the 49 to 54 trucks or tri-fives with the e-brake on the side.
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07-26-12 04:20 PM - Post#2252476
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I had. A vette exhaust manifold and for the reasons mentioned about the parking brake and also notching the fire wall I did not want to use it I sold it for 900 bucks!!!
I also had a set of Carter yh carbs off a turbo corvair but also did not want to mod my fire wall to use them and also the reviews state they are a censored to tune and keep in correct working order so I sold em
There is a manifold and carbs on the HAMB for a g-note right now witch does not seem bad.
I kinda regret selling my vette stuff but I would probably not use it any ways
Does any one have pics or instructions on how to split an exhaust manifold?
I have a dozen or more of the stock ones and would not mind splitting them if I knew how.
I know the mani needs to be heated prior to welding but I would like pics etc, or the steel separator and part # s for the flange connector
I would even fab these up for the price of parts and shipping for fellow ct' ers in the winter when it's too cold to be out side
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07-26-12 07:10 PM - Post#2252517
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Another option would be to find and use a dual exhaust manifold from an early Corvette. They are hard to find and usually expensive. They appear occasionally on ebay. I saw one recently but I think the auction ended already.
I have the Corvette 6 exhaust manifold and it won't work on my 52 hardtop because the e-brake hits the rear flange. I had to use the Fentons. The Corvette is better because it has the heat riser built in. The Corvette manifold will work on the 49 to 54 trucks or tri-fives with the e-brake on the side.
OK Factory man, I will PM my address to you. You can send me the worthless Corvette manifold. You do want to make a service manager happy, don't you?
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07-26-12 08:37 PM - Post#2252537
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Hey all,
No connection to either one.
split manifold
corvette manifold
The parts 51' I bought has a split manifold nearly identical to the this one, but I haven't gotten it off the old 216 yet. I guess I need to get it off and cleaned up, etc.
The corvette manifold sure looks nice, I assume the flaws are worse than if realize and/or it will jump in price?
If we (my son and I) end up going with a split manifold (and we likely will), it will be similar to the first one, a stock manifold with added port. The one for sale is tempting and includes a block off plate to separate the manifold sides. I assume that would bolt up nicely with the stock intake??
TIA,
Chris
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07-26-12 08:57 PM - Post#2252542
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If you are not going to use a Corvette, I would suggest the Fenton for $250.00.
They will fit nicely, they will look and sound nice.
Spending the extra money for the Fentons, over the price of a homemade set up, as shown, is money well spent.
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07-26-12 10:20 PM - Post#2252562
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Found this on the H.A.M.B.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?...
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07-29-12 03:58 PM - Post#2253446
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they used to split them 4 and two. frt 4 and back 2. cut it (the back part of manifold) off from the centre box section. braze a piece in the openings but make sure that you allow for bolting them back on the eng. put an outlet flange on the rear section and install 2nd exhaust pipe. beautiful sound.
that is how it was done before you could run down to the store and plunk your money down and have it instantly.
ron
if you are going to braze, make sure that you preheat the cast well before you start the brazing action
Edited by sidworks on 07-29-12 04:01 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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07-29-12 04:46 PM - Post#2253457
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Being from the 50's era, I never saw a 4/2 split, never heard a 4/2 split.
The wonderful sound, as we knew it came from utilizing an odd number of cylinders (3)
running through separate pipes, the exact same sound that is produced from Fentons, which also utilize 3 cylinders per header.
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