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Hooker Exhaust Manifolds 8525HKR
Just bought a pair of Hooker 8525HKR exhaust manifolds for my 69 C10. Unfortunately, they will not clear the motor mount frame bracket on the drivers side. Not sure about the other side, but it doesn't matter.
Distance from the centerline of the manifold bolts to the hump on the motor mount bracket is approx 3-3/4" . But you can see here where the Hooker manifold drops down 4-1/2".
Not only that, but I'd have to fabricate at least one power steering hose.
Lucky I bought them from Summit, because their store is less than an hour away. I would hate to pay for return freight!
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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