SPLIT MANIFOLDS

[Jimmie]

I am slightly considering putting a split manifold on my 6 cylinder "50." Has anyone ever made this change and what were the results?

Jimmie
Orleans, IN


1950 CHAMPION -ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA
I'VE SAVED SO MUCH DAYLIGHT THAT THERE'S NO DARK TO SLEEP IN ANYMORE!

[gordr]

It's been done many times. Friend of mine has a '53 Champion coupe with a split manifold and dual carbs. Sounds like 3 Harleys going down the road at once. Very unusual and distinctive exhaust note. Music to my ears!

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[52-fan]

Bill Cathcart sells them if you don't want to build your own.


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona, both w/overdrive.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by Jimmie

I am slightly considering putting a split manifold on my 6 cylinder "50." Has anyone ever made this change and what were the results?

Here is the one Gord is referring to with an aftermarket Offenhauser manifold.



Craig

[54-61-62]

Just wondering, are those fabbed headers or purchased from who???

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by 54-61-62

Just wondering, are those fabbed headers or purchased from who???

Curt fabbed them.

Craig

[StudeRich]

Well Jimmie, it seems that we still have not answered your question ie: RESULTS!
Maybe it would have been a little better to have this over on the Technical Forum.

But obviously you are are going to have a slight increase in performance and a big INCREASE in fuel usage! The plus will be the sound!

It would be interesting if Vegas Paul would jump in here, and tell us what 1/4 mile times and or MPG numbers he has found with his cool Hot Rod '51 Champion Business Coupe! [^]

quote:Originally posted by Jimmie

I am slightly considering putting a split manifold on my 6 cylinder "50." Has anyone ever made this change and what were the results? Jimmie

StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA