need '79 headers or something

[dmarx]

I posted this previously. Putting a '79 V-6 Turbo in my '28 Essex. I need a set of headers for this engine. I can have them made for $600 locally, but would prefer used.
Thanks
Dan
dlmarx@bellsouth.net

 

[dr_frankenstein]

my bad, I totally dropped the ball on that.

you needed turbo manifolds right?

A.j.

 

[WarWagon]

lol A.j. we are all the same.

 

[mat231v6]

I posted this previously. Putting a '79 V-6 Turbo in my '28 Essex. I need a set of headers for this engine. I can have them made for $600 locally, but would prefer used.
Thanks
Dan
dlmarx@bellsouth.net

i think you are looking for 84/85 ha headers. if you are i would try making a post in the hot air section.

 

[charlief1]

i think you are looking for 84/85 ha headers. if you are i would try making a post in the hot air section.

I think he's looking for the cast manifolds Matt. The 83-85 headers will work but I think there's some clearence issues on the Essex.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

yea I told him I have some and then forgot all about them. I will dig ASAP.

A.j.

 

[dmarx]

My problem is two fold. Need one inch clearence in the sides and the exhaust air on the right side needs to be moved forward so I can close the hood on the right.
Thanks
Dan

 

[dr_frankenstein]

what did you have as of now?

cast manifolds?

A.j.

 

[charlief1]

If I remember right he's got the 83 headers Aj.

 

[mat231v6]

what did you have as of now?

cast manifolds?

A.j.

If I remember right he's got the 83 headers Aj.

i think hes the one that welded the intake of exhaust and release of exhaust on one side. i dont think my decription is very good, but if you seen the pic you would get what i am talking about. it was on here a while back.

 

[dmarx]

Nope not me, didn't weld any manifolds.
Dan

 

[dmarx]

Headers for '79 V-7 Turbo, body update

Just an update of the work done on the car. The engine is now setting in the car. The gas tank will be in a special made 'steamer trunk" mounted on the back. I lengthened the frame 9 inches. The TH400 fits great. As you go thru the PP images, you will see the issue with the right side manifold.
Dan

 

[b4black]

I think what you are looking for are 1981/82 manifolds. They are the smallest in size (and they might be best for quick spool up).

 

[charlief1]

Looks really nice Dan. Glad to see some progress on it again. I'm sure Aj has some laying around but I think he just bought a new place and is getting ready to move everything. He'll probibly find them when he starts packing stuff up.

 

[mat231v6]

if you have not found any i might have a 79 or 81/82 exhaust manifold. let me look through my stuff and see if i do.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

I really dont think there is anything tighter than the exhaust you have now.

ive looked at them all.

im not sure what I can help you with?

A.j.

 

[mat231v6]

i have a casting number 25502804 and a B-1256846-2
according to before black.net 1256846 is a 78 and 25502804 is a 80.
BEFORE BLACK - Evolution of the Buick Turbo V6
thats what i have i can post pic if you need them. they are cast iron.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

i have a casting number 25502804 and a B-1256846-2
according to before black.net 1256846 is a 78 and 25502804 is a 80.
BEFORE BLACK - Evolution of the Buick Turbo V6
thats what i have i can post pic if you need them. they are cast iron.

but none of those are any tighter. see my point?

A.j.