Halnas66
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01-13-25 08:21 PM - Post#2877062
I need a left side 427 exhaust manifold for a 66 Impala. Part # 3880827
Is the 70-74 C3 Vette manifold 3969869 the same manifold wit and updated part number?
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mitchlr1
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01-14-25 08:06 AM - Post#2877078
In response to Halnas66
I tried C3 manifolds on a 66 427 but it did not have the relief cast in the manifold to clear the steering box.
I had to use C2 427 manifolds.
It's been a few years so hopefully my memory is accurate.
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toro455
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01-14-25 01:39 PM - Post#2877088
In response to Halnas66
I don't know the casting number for 1967 and 1968 exhaust manifolds but when I read your post I thought likely those should be closer than a Corvette manifold.
I also started to think about how close the steering box is on the driver side to one of the pipes on my headers. I didn't reply because I don't know the Corvette exhaust manifold but I think mitchlr1 could have a point. Does the Corvette manifold exit in a similar location? That seems to be the area GM likes to tailor to the car.
Edit: I found the PN for the driver side (Left side) for 1968. It was 3914613. I believe that's the one I ended up buying an extra of. I bought it prior to finding a pair while looking for the passenger side.
Edited by toro455 on 01-14-25 02:19 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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mitchlr1
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01-14-25 03:48 PM - Post#2877096
In response to toro455
The L72 427 used the C2 427 manifolds in the B cars.
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toro455
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01-14-25 05:13 PM - Post#2877097
In response to mitchlr1
The L72 427 used the C2 427 manifolds in the B cars.
I missed that you wrote you used the C2 manifold in your reply above. Interesting information about the use in B-cars.
It would be interesting to see photos of the manifolds side-by-side. I don't have my own photos of them.
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Halnas66
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01-14-25 06:37 PM - Post#2877100
In response to mitchlr1
I tried C3 manifolds on a 66 427 but it did not have the relief cast in the manifold to clear the steering box.
I had to use C2 427 manifolds.
It's been a few years so hopefully my memory is accurate.
Good information. I guess that limits the possibilities....
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craig32
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01-16-25 01:41 PM - Post#2877130
In response to Halnas66
That stands to reason, a 66 Corvette was a C2. Probably changed with the newer style.
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