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screamin_c10 · 10-02-2009, 10:17 PM

So the passenger side manifold on Bessie looks like swiss cheese. All I can find are chinese made repop ramhorns on ebay and the local parts house wants 100+ for one with no guarantee its of any better quality than the ebay parts.

Soooo does anybody have any experience with these manifolds from our board vendors? Are they selling the same thing I can get off Ebay. has anybody used a set and had them last without cracking?

Casting # is 3808968 RH1

Do I sound desperate?...

unclewatts · 10-03-2009, 03:52 AM

Put up your request in the WTB: Parts section of the board. Those old ram's horns are pretty common and cheap to buy.

SCOTI · 10-03-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

Put up your request in the WTB: Parts section of the board. Those old ram's horns are pretty common and cheap to buy.

You'll need to sign up & become a supporting member before you can post a 'Want To Buy' add. A $25 contribution allows you to list items needed for a project or for sale/trade.....
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ChevLoRay · 10-03-2009, 10:33 AM

A good friend of mine gave me 4 sets of manifolds....one for the later models, another off of a '56 265 that is just like what the early 'Vettes used and 2 more pairs. Look good hanging on the garage wall.

**leddzepp** · 10-03-2009, 10:37 AM

I bought a set of the ones on Ebay. They are identical to the stock ones. IMO, a great deal. I drive my truck daily, and no cracks/leaks after several years now. I made sure the mounting surfaces were smooth, and bolted them in with no gaskets.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-03-2009, 11:13 AM

I have a nice pair down here only problem is they drop straight down not slant back..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-03-2009, 11:22 AM

I have a pair of NOS GM. WES

SCOTI · 10-03-2009, 12:33 PM

Are the 'new' ones being built & supplied by Dorman products @ the local parts houses built in China?

TonyJohnson · 10-03-2009, 01:09 PM

Here's the

Dorman...

screamin_c10 · 10-03-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are the 'new' ones being built & supplied by Dorman products @ the local parts houses built in China?

That was my main question, the quality of the reproductions, both in Brick and Mortar establishments as well as Ebay.

I forgot about the WTB threads needing subscription...its been a while since I was a supporting / active member...The WTB portion of my post has been removed.....

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 10-03-2009, 04:09 PM

The aftermarket manifolds are made by Stevens co. The are sold by many retailors like Dorman. I understand the quality is very good & I think they are made in the USA. There are many used ones out there & most are in good condition, except bthe studs will probably need replaceing.

Tx Firefighter · 10-03-2009, 07:44 PM

Dorman branded manifolds are very nice quality.

TonyJohnson · 10-03-2009, 11:29 PM

Does anyone know the length and size of bolts needed for the ram horns and vortec heads? Do the Vortecs use 3/8 x 16 exhaust manifold bolts? I've searched and checked the faqs and can't find any info.

Thanks, Tony

matt67350 · 10-04-2009, 12:15 AM

Try these guys: www.stevensparts.com 800.443.2673

Just replaced the passanger side with one of there manifolds.
good luck,
Matt

SCOTI · 10-04-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt67350

Try these guys: www.stevensparts.com 800.443.2673

Just replaced the passanger side with one of there manifolds.
good luck,
Matt

Great link!

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10-03-2009, 03:52 AM	#2
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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: ram horn help... A good friend of mine gave me 4 sets of manifolds....one for the later models, another off of a '56 265 that is just like what the early 'Vettes used and 2 more pairs. Look good hanging on the garage wall. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-03-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: ram horn help... I bought a set of the ones on Ebay. They are identical to the stock ones. IMO, a great deal. I drive my truck daily, and no cracks/leaks after several years now. I made sure the mounting surfaces were smooth, and bolted them in with no gaskets. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man Last edited by leddzepp; 10-03-2009 at 10:38 AM.

10-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#6
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10-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
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TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: ram horn help... Here's the Dorman... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer -- Last edited by TonyJohnson; 10-03-2009 at 01:11 PM.

10-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#11
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: ram horn help... The aftermarket manifolds are made by Stevens co. The are sold by many retailors like Dorman. I understand the quality is very good & I think they are made in the USA. There are many used ones out there & most are in good condition, except bthe studs will probably need replaceing.

10-03-2009, 07:44 PM	#12
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10-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#13
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: ram horn help... Does anyone know the length and size of bolts needed for the ram horns and vortec heads? Do the Vortecs use 3/8 x 16 exhaust manifold bolts? I've searched and checked the faqs and can't find any info. Thanks, Tony __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

10-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#14
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Re: ram horn help... Try these guys: www.stevensparts.com 800.443.2673 Just replaced the passanger side with one of there manifolds. good luck, Matt __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress



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