W/Z Manifold Question
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W/Z Manifold Question
I have completely installed the new 455 in my 71 98 (can't wait to start it). I have W/Z manifolds on it. I've read in multiple locations where Joe P mentions that headers require relocating the brake distribution block. Does this also apply to W/Z manifolds? The manifolds are in the car without pipes but it is awful close between the starter and the brake distribution block on the driver's side. I think the pipe will clear but I am worried that I might have heat soak problems. Can this cause the brake fluid to overheat, or am I just being paranoid?
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#5
No, it applies to headers.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OLDS-...=p4506.c0.m245 just bought this on the bay says he has 3 more.
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I have been running a stock starter on my 455 in my 57 (10.5.1 compression) since I installed the engine. Never starts hard even after driving in our recent 99 degree plus weather. I believe most hard starting problems are related to timing and not to heat when using cast iron exhaust manifolds. Can't comment on headers, haven't used them
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Heat shield
The eighties rear drive Olds had a factory heat shield...it replaces the diagonal brace from lower front end of starter to upper end on the block...it is almost rectangular in shape...I haven't the part number handy...but it is pretty cheap
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