'72 C10 Suburban - exhaust manifolds
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What are my choices for stock (style) manifolds on my 2WD Suburban? My factory manifold cracked when I hit a large bump that broke two of my exhaust hangers.
I swapped in a Dorman replacement that looked almost identical to the factory piece. The Dorman manifold cracked at the collector :( I don't think I overtightened the collector. This did not happen until after a few heat cycles. One of the bolt holes just cracked off. I attached pics of the OE manifold and Dorman that cracked. I'd rather not put headers on my stock truck. Is there a non Chinese manifold available? Should I just try to find a used one? Should I try another Dorman? Jegs was great on the return, but I don't want to keep replacing this manifold. Here's a pic of my truck, just because it's gorgeous even when broken :chevy: https://i.imgur.com/cotQbyT.jpg Thanks! |
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How about a picture of the entire manifold. Are you sure you don't have a broken motor mount and engine is bouncing around on that side? LockDoc |
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check that out. I didn't notice anything else out of the ordinary, anything is possible. I don't have a pic of the manifold at the moment. It's broken at the bolt hole on the collector. The replacement that broke is a Dorman 326-674-199 - https://goo.gl/gVEpca (link to Jegs) |
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It looks to me like the first one crystalized from excessive heat and just fell apart. I'll look and see what I have. I don't remember having one with that angle on it but it has been a while since I looked at them..... LockDoc |
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I agree. You have a beautiful 'Burb Wayne!
I would try another Dorman or find another original. Speedway offers alternative ram horn manifolds but im not sure of the country of origin. Perhaps a Sanderson block hugger header? |
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That one was on the truck for about 50 miles :( Another member here that's local to me was nice enough to private message me and helped me find a pair of originals in very good condition that I purchased. Thanks again, Travis! |
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Thanks! I wouldn't have it if it wasn't for this forum. I purchased from a forum member 8-9 years ago. It's a great truck. |
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Good deal. I hope that cures it for you..... LockDoc |
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Hiya Wayne, we’re did you get the side mirrors? Are those stock units?
Nice ride! |
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They were on the truck when I bought it. The passenger side can't be seen while driving but I like the symmetry :) |
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I had set of those mirrors on my 72 when I bought it. Couldn't see anything out them, they scratched hell out of paint too. I threw them in the trash where they belonged. I guess you could say I didn't like them much! HA!
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