61 Olds Dual Exhaust

KQQLCAT · April 24th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Has anyone put the dual exhaust drivers side manifold from a 64 Starfire on an Olds with the automatic column selector? I am looking at how the manifold exits and it looks like it might be close to the selector on the steering column. I would like to talk to someone before I dig into this.
Thanks
Pat

rocketraider · April 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Cat, my 61 shop book shows the dual exhaust layout and looks like it uses the same LH manifold for single or dual exhaust. It mentions the DE system was optional on all HydraMatic equipped cars except wagons. The parts book lists only one LH manifold part # for 1961-62 except F85.

A good exhaust man should be able to run pipe and clear everything. The 61-2 engines were a little farther forward in the chassis than 63-4.

KQQLCAT · April 27th, 2009, 10:28 AM

I tried the way the book shows and have a NOS pipe. Pipe has so many bends in it that it is very restrictive. That's why I spent toooo much money on the 64 Olds starfire manifold.
Thanks
Pat

62Starfire63 · May 6th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Heh KQQL; I've got a '62 Starfire Conv. I'm about to lower the body onto the Frame and use a left Manifold from a '63 Starfire on the Engine, so let me know if it works on your '61 'cause both cars are the same in that area of these cars except for your shift linkage. Thanx...

April 24th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
KQQLCAT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 102	61 Olds Dual Exhaust Has anyone put the dual exhaust drivers side manifold from a 64 Starfire on an Olds with the automatic column selector? I am looking at how the manifold exits and it looks like it might be close to the selector on the steering column. I would like to talk to someone before I dig into this. Thanks Pat

April 24th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	Cat, my 61 shop book shows the dual exhaust layout and looks like it uses the same LH manifold for single or dual exhaust. It mentions the DE system was optional on all HydraMatic equipped cars except wagons. The parts book lists only one LH manifold part # for 1961-62 except F85. A good exhaust man should be able to run pipe and clear everything. The 61-2 engines were a little farther forward in the chassis than 63-4. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

May 6th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
62Starfire63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 27	tired of of toooo much back pressure Heh KQQL; I've got a '62 Starfire Conv. I'm about to lower the body onto the Frame and use a left Manifold from a '63 Starfire on the Engine, so let me know if it works on your '61 'cause both cars are the same in that area of these cars except for your shift linkage. Thanx...

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April 27th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
KQQLCAT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 102	I tried the way the book shows and have a NOS pipe. Pipe has so many bends in it that it is very restrictive. That's why I spent toooo much money on the 64 Olds starfire manifold. Thanks Pat