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Old 01-20-2022, 09:01 AM
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Does anyone know if the oversized Ram Air Restorations round-port exhaust manifolds (64-67) work with an IA2 block without any material needing to be removed?

If grinding/modifications are required, where exactly?

Block side I'm assuming (deck surface edge on drivers-side)?

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Old 01-20-2022, 10:55 AM
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IIRC, we had to use a pair of header flanges to space my round port super long branch manifolds with the 3" outlets away from my IA2 block due to an interference issue.

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Even my Hooker headers that cleared a stock bock I had to hammer #1 tube to clear the freeze plug boss.

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Do you have the manifolds? Just curious. Thx

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Do you have the manifolds? Just curious. Thx
I do not.

I am wanting a set or will go the Hedman Header 2" primary tube route (part # 35030).

Trying to find a contact who has put .250 spacers under the frame motor-mount attachments and still was able to fit a 4-speed without trans tunnel modifications AND still have clearance for a Lakewood bellhousing at the firewall opening (at the top of the opening).

1965 GTO.

Stock suspension/frame.

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I had asked previously around here about the spacers but didn't really get much of a response. Definitely a proprietary item. For me, I had heard, or maybe wanted to hear, that you didn't need the special 65-67 Ram Air Restoration RP manifolds with the spacers. But that didn't go anywhere. As far as the manifolds, I wouldn't hold my breath. They're not likely to show up anytime soon. If they do show up and I look like a fool, then I'll be a happy fool. Even D port stuff is scarce at this time. I hope that someone can better answer your question. I do know that RP headers take up a lot of real estate with those 1 7/8" primaries.

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If all else fails and you have to have RARE and want the straight info call Paul!He told me most info found on the internet is not true.That how I found the 68-72 fit fine on 64-67.Call!

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Hooter (member) on here had success with the Hedman 2” #35030 headers.

Maybe I’ll reach out to him directly.

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Is there anyone you can borrow a pair from for mock up? You could use several header gaskets to determine the spacing you need. I have a new set of Doug's that I got about 12years ago for '64-'67 round port if you are interested.

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If all else fails and you have to have RARE and want the straight info call Paul!He told me most info found on the internet is not true.That how I found the 68-72 fit fine on 64-67.Call!
Hi Tom, I've spoken with Paul a few times about my quandry and he's never mentioned that. If you've found out how the '68-72 manifolds work on a '66-67, then can you please just tell us?
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Old 01-22-2022, 01:23 PM
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He said they just bolt on!The other way,early on late can have a little clearance issue.To be sure give him a call and ASK,Paul,can I put your 68-72 RA manifolds on a 64-67 without issue.Tom

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