cobalt

i have a 1972 oldsmobile 455 engine and need exhaust manifolds for it..where can one pick a pair up for it...and can buicks or some other makes bolt on or just olds? ps i would go with headers but no space,,hence the manifolds...thanks
cobalt1967@live.com

oldspackrat

I have ps pumps & brackets. I'll get pix asap.

cobalt

nice... shoot me a pic...

svnt442

Thornton's makes repros of the manifolds. They are pretty good, but the one's I bought needed some cleaning up on the outlets. They fit and functioned just fine.

toymobile

I have PS brackets for sure, Not sure about pump, Will check,if I do it will be for AC car (2 belt pulley). Let me know on the brackets. Thanks

Johnny

olds3442

do you want manifolds for dual or single exaust? i also have pump and brackets

lemoldsnut

You didn't say what you are putting it in. Application makes a difference on the manifolds

442fanatic

I have a set of Thornton's reproduced manifolds, fit great, use the copper gasket. PS pump, can they be rebuilt?

droldsmorland

The 455, 400 & 350 OEM exhaust manifolds are being reproduced Fusick, OPG, Year One, etc...The WZs are the ones you want.

Fusick pn EM692WZ pg 63 in the Fusick catalog

oldspackrat

Here is a pump & brackets complete with good hoses. Condition unknown but assumed to be working. I'd like to get $60.00 plus shipping.

cobalt

oldspackrat what do you think for shipping? my zip code is 84770 utah thanks

cobalt

im putting the 1972 455 olds engine in a 1956 oldsmobile...thats why im thinking the exhaust manifolds would be good..and i need duel exhuast

cobalt

olds3442 do you have exhaust manifolds for duel ? and what does your power steering set up look like? thanks

oldspackrat

The whole thing is a bit heavy & shipping costs are crazy, just like everything else, I'd guess shipping would be $20.00-$30.00?? If you want I can ship & get a total & let you know?
Thanks,
Scott

svnt442

Cobalt I'm unaware of the frame setup in that car. You should probably get some pictures of the engine sitting on the mounts so we can see what you are up against. The standard car manifolds may not work depending on where the outlets are in relation the the frame.

lonestarjarhead

With the 56 steering being behind the crossmember, you will probably have wo use W and Z manifolds. Even with those exiting in the extreme rear, you will probably have to offset the motor somewhat to the passenger side in order to clear the steering gearbox. You will also have to fab hydraulic lines for the setup. I'm assuming you have a factory power steering column and gearbox? Good Luck.

cobalt

here is what a guy has done to his and i inclueded a pic of what my frame looks like...it will be minus the cross bar in the back...i think the manifold that go straight back and i can run a exhaust pipe to it.. and your right the engine has to be off set to the passengers side by 3mm to clear the steering box what ive been told

cobalt

oldspackrat...if shipping is in the ball park of 20-30 dollars it think it will work...find out for sure and we can do the payment by paypal so we are both covered.. thanks

cobalt

im thinking exhaust manifold like this that flow back..but used ones as i need to save a few bucks

svnt442

Keep in mind that used ones are going to be around 45 years old at this point and might not be any good. I have seen a couple sets where the divider between the center ports was rotten and they were basically junk.
I'm not saying you can't find them, just be aware that if you do you may not save any money on a good used set as these are central to a matching restoration.

slaughter442

I have a set real clean but someone drilled out the threads $100 if we can help let us know Thanks Darren

lemoldsnut

If he doesn't take those manifolds I will. But he asked so let him decide first please.

If he passes email me direct thanks

Larry
lemoldsnut@aol.com

cobalt

slaughter442 i just sent ya a message

Bitburger

I have a set of stock manifolds in great shape from a 69 Olds 98. The car had dual exhaust but used a crossover pipe.

joe_padavano

The manifolds you need depend on the chassis that this is installed in. What car is the 455 in?

cobalt

its going in a 1956 oldsmobile

cobalt

slaughter442 and oldspackrat i sent you both messages i would like to get ya paid this week and have ya send them too..thanks for your help...im getting pretty excited to finally get close to driving my 1956 oldsmobile...

joe_padavano

So, depending on how you mounted the engine, you probably will NOT be able to use the W/Z manifolds from a 442. I'm guessing you may want a pair of the center dump "A" casting manifolds. These were originally used on the driver's side of 1965-67 full size cars but can be bolted to the passenger side as well. If your crossmember is forward and you have a steering box interference problem, this may be your only option. I'd suggest you think this out and look at photos of the various Olds manifolds before buying anything.

cobalt

LEOLDSNUT contact slaughter442 as i didnt get them..it was alittle to far away for shipping price as im in utah... thanks joe i will look into what you have said

slaughter442

Larry PM sent Thanks Darren

ROCKETMAN269V

If you decide that you need a pair of these, I have at least three. I can blast and paint them with "cast blast" paint if you would like. Email me to discuss: drolds1@bellsouth.net. Thanks, Bob.

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cobalt

thanks bob i will keep you in mind...