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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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I'm sure this has probably been covered already, but I have a 55 customline with the original exhaust. How are you guys doing duals on these cars? Are there factory rear dump manifolds i could use that fit? I know there are headers as an option. What's y'alls opinions or how have you done it? I tried the search but didnt seem to want to work for me. Thank you.
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By Dobie - 8 Years Ago
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There are factory dual manifolds. Check in the for sale section of this forum and fordbarn, or eBay. Also Green Sales in Michigan may have some. The best flowing factory pieces are the '57 and later "flat top" manifolds. Most of the passenger car headers don't flow much better if any.
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By Small block - 8 Years Ago
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I had a friend that had a 1956 ford Crown Vic with a 292, it had as dual exhaust ! The way the system was installed was the front of the passenger side was caped and the pipe on the driver side came out of the front of the manifold then bent up and around and exited out the back of the driver side at the fire wall! this was a dealer installed dual kit sold by ford!
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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Thanks for the answers. I'll definitely check those places. But just to clarify, on the drivers side it's tight around the steering and linkage. There ARE headers or manifolds that will dump down right there? And work? haha. I'm very excited about this car. I'm very capable mechanically and i've had several old cars but never a 50s era car. I've wanted a Y block powered car for a while and this one is a little unchartered territory for me, so i've got lots of questions. Thanks again.
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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Fastbill,after market headers for these cars, according to the research I have done, range from around 200 up to 700 bucks. I will be going with the Yestertech headers, (upper end of that range). My engine is a 312 mid-high performance. Dual quads, clay smith 292S cam, Mummert domed pistons, and budget permitting when the time comes, Mummert aluminum heads. Right now it has stock true dual exhaust cast iron manifolds. I believe they came off a 55 272 4 bbl car.
Several of the folks on this site have talked about their experience with some of these aftermarket headers. Hopefully they will chime in. Enjoy that Customline!! :0)
Rowen
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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I have the flat top style on my engine. From what I've read here there is not much to gain from headers. Also I like the look of the manifolds.
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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Thank you all! I think i'll try to find manifolds. I have a 292 with three two barrels I'd like to build for it in the future.At that point I may try headers.
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By 2721955meteor - 8 Years Ago
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cap the manifold on pass side wher crosover comes .then buy 1 drivers sid manifold for 55-56 and it will flow plentey for 292.the later drivers side(57)will fit but is a bit tight and costs a bunch more for little hp gain. so unless you ar going racing stay stock.the pas side manifold is quite eficent when handeling 4cylenders. on my 292 in 48f47 pickup i used pas sid manifold on driver side so i could clear oilfilter as well as fire wall with a nice smothe ark. used a big truck rans horn on pas side. (i know i am cheap but it looks ok and will work well)
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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I'm pretty sure ram horns won't work in the passenger cars. There's always a set of manifolds on ebay. Also post a want ad in the classifieds. I bought mine from a member here that way.
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By stuey - 8 Years Ago
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just spotted on e-pay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Y-block-exhaust-manifolds-pair-EDB9430-A-and-EDB9431-B-/231810663335?hash=item35f8fe03a7:g:8~kAAOSwL7VWio8R&vxp=mt
they are available from people like Concours Parts at about 4220 each
stuey
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By YBLOCKMERC - 8 Years Ago
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There are two styles of factory duals, 55-56 and '57-up(flat tops). Both types dump to the rear of the engine but the '57s flow a little better. Both are much better than the single exhaust with crossover pipe. One solution is to eliminate the crossover, cap your passenger side manifold at the front and add a rear dump manifold for the drivers side. If you want to go that way, I have a single driver's side rear dump for the 55-56 that I would sell. If you're interested, email me me at roadqwesty914@comcast.net.
Good luck with your 292, you're going to love it.
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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those are for sure the ones i'd need?
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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Stuey, those ebay ones you posted are for sure the ones i'd need? i'd rather replace both manifolds and have a matching set than just the drivers side and cap off the front of the passenger side.
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By Dobie - 8 Years Ago
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If they're flat tops you're golden.
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By 30 coupe - 8 Years Ago
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Rowen, does your car have an automatic, or stick. just wondering how your cam will work with an automatic. If you have an automatic, are you changing to a different ( high stall ) torque converter? Just trying to get a feel for how that cam may work with an automatic trans. .
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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30coup, at the moment the car is stock. 272 2bbl, fordo, 6v +ground. I will be retiring in about 1 1/2 yrs and that's when I will be hotrodin her. She will will have a T5. No, you are correct, the fordo will not work with the engine goin in her. I am and will be on a pretty strict budget for the build so I am collecting parts and pieces as I can find and afford them.
Rowen
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By 30 coupe - 8 Years Ago
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Thanks, I was not sure of the spec's on your cam. I am also gathering parts for my 312 build, and have not made a cam selection.
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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30coup, my cam selection was sort of made for me. It was in the engine when I purchased it. It was a project build that got put on a back burner. It is a 312 sleeved down to a,,,,3.75 (292?) bore. It is 304 c.i. Got a GREAT deal on it!! All new internals, never been run. As for the cam, I may change it out later, but for now, it's staying in.
Rowen
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By MoonShadow - 8 Years Ago
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Once you decide what you are going to do to your engine there are several members here that can recommend a cam. John Mummert has a lot of information and choices on his web page at: http://www.ford-y-block.com/
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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Thank you all for the advice. The guy I bought my car from hooked me up with a pair of manifolds after I told him what I was wanting to do and that I was looking at a set on ebay. He just happened to have a set! I'll try and see about posting pics soon.
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By 62bigwindow - 8 Years Ago
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Cool. Glad you found a set so fast. Looking forward to seeing some pics.
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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  I think I figured out how to post them from my phone. I'm not the most tech savvy person.
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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Very nice car!! Drive and enjoy that bad boy!! Congrats!!
Rowen
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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By th way Fastbill, looks like a beautiful sunny day where you are. I'm in NorCal, (Woodland). Are you anywhere near me?
Rowen
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By fastbillsgarage - 8 Years Ago
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I'm in Port Arthur Texas. We're about 100 miles straight east of Houston. Thank you all for the compliments. It's a pretty nice car overall but it does have a few typical rust issues. Just going to take it one step a time. Shooting for mild 50's custom.
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By Rowen - 8 Years Ago
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Mid 50s custom, right on!! Same look I will be going for. As I said, enjoy it. Look forward to periodic updates.
Rowen
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By DryLakesRacer - 8 Years Ago
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Since this started with exhaust, my 56 came with a 57+ left side exhaust header and a 55-56 round top right. I bought a 57 flattop right and wondered if anything was different with the down/head pipe so it would be an exact fit. The 55/56 has the flapper valve. Thanx.
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