I have been kicking around the idea of splitting my manifold. I'm not sure if there is a correct way to do it or not. From what I can tell, there isn't.
It seems easy enough to do (I have a welding shop) but I am wondering if there is a pay off in performance or economy?? From what i can tell, it will help the engine breathe on the top end but you give up a little torque on the bottom end. Do any of you know if this is true or not? I want to split the exhaust somewhere to go to the sidepipes. If there isn't a payoff, I'll just "Y" pipe it. I'm not worried about the top end except for maybe a little better fuel mileage going down the road. I think I'd rather have more torque on the bottom end but I am running a 292 which should have plenty.
I was trying to get on a site called stovebolt.com but they haven't accepted my application yet. They are only about six bangers.
What do you guys know???
Thanks,
Chaz
It seems easy enough to do (I have a welding shop) but I am wondering if there is a pay off in performance or economy?? From what i can tell, it will help the engine breathe on the top end but you give up a little torque on the bottom end. Do any of you know if this is true or not? I want to split the exhaust somewhere to go to the sidepipes. If there isn't a payoff, I'll just "Y" pipe it. I'm not worried about the top end except for maybe a little better fuel mileage going down the road. I think I'd rather have more torque on the bottom end but I am running a 292 which should have plenty.
I was trying to get on a site called stovebolt.com but they haven't accepted my application yet. They are only about six bangers.
What do you guys know???
Thanks,
Chaz