394 exhaust manifold compatibility

[bbodine]

have a 61 starfire and was wondering if a 394 out of a 64 will match up with the exhaust manifolds in the 61. Also, will the motor mounts be the same. Thanks

[Oldsguy]

Here is a link to a related subject, it may not answer your question completely but may help.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...highlight=olds

note in particular the statement in the third post.

[Oldsfan]

Or, you could read the last post is this thread, and follow the link:

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...-manifold.html

As far as motor mounts, I believe they interchange, except that '64 (maybe also '63) manual transmission rear mounts are different.

Paul

[Starfire61]

Are you looking to adapt '64 manifolds to your '61 engine or vice versa?

Well-done Starfire convertibles are becoming high-dollar collectibles, especially the earlier models. In the interest of preserving its value I would make every effort to keep the car as original & correct as possible, unless the car is a complete beater. I've seen several otherwise nice '61 & '62 Starfire convertibles for sale over the years with incorrect engines..... and drastically reduced prices.