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early vs late r16 exhaust manifolds

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:45 am
by dynaguy
I'm helping my stepson get his '67 on the road. Have sourced a good used exhaust system from a late model R16. The early exhaust manifold has a different mounting system. Can the late manifold interchange with the early one? See pics of early manifold and late exhaust flange mount. TIA Pat

Re: early vs late r16 exhaust manifolds

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:09 pm
by spl310
The manifolds are basically the same, so swapping the late manifold on and then the head pipe, and you should be good.

Re: early vs late r16 exhaust manifolds

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:18 pm
by dynaguy
spl310 wrote: Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:09 pm The manifolds are basically the same, so swapping the late manifold on and then the head pipe, and you should be good.
Thanks Sid.......I figured you would have the answer. This is for my stepson's '67. He is doing a great job bringing it back to life! Pat

Re: early vs late r16 exhaust manifolds

Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:18 am
by spl310
I'm always happy to help! Lots of people prefer the later manifold as they leak less.