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Topic: Hi-Po exhaust manifold help
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683024v
Journeyman Posts: 16
From: Indiana
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 04-26-2006 05:29 PM
 
I bought a set of the reproduction manifolds. Started to install them and found that the left mainfold is not clearing the power steering hoses. I know headers require a bracket to move power steering components. But thought hi-po manifolds are supposed to be a bolt-on item. Is there something I'm missing?Thanks
Bill
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-26-2006 06:30 PM
When the hipo exh manifolds were introduced, power steering was not an available option on the cars so equipped. On a 68, the hoses can be run low like the 390. The bracket is moved to allow this. A two piece 70 PS presure hose also works. Haven't done this yet but will. Have a 68 small block
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swiss
Gearhead Posts: 236
From: Duluth, Ga
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 04-26-2006 06:40 PM
I had also purchased the HiPO manifolds on a 65 with manual steering. I had to change motor mounts to the HiPo mounts to lift the motor higher to account for the manual transmission. It raises the motor about 1.5". I like Mellow's idea of running new hoses.
Steve
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683024v
Journeyman Posts: 16
From: Indiana
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 04-26-2006 08:16 PM
That makes sense and is about what I figured. Two piece hose or big block mounting bracket. I'm assuming the big block cars had different hoses too. Either way, it sounds like new hoses are in order. Hmmmm.Is a hi-po motor mount available for the 68's? Thanks
Bill
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