I am half way thru building a chrome set of shorties for my 55 bird, they cheap , but a little time. Used 1 set sbc chrome shorties of ebay  , sectioned the main flange . clamped, bolted and spread on to y block header flange . Welded and drilled it. Fits perfect. I will put more if ther is an interest. Just did a full layout , it would not post.  

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

The spreading process 

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

Good job, Dave.

Royal Oak, Michigan (Four miles north of Detroit, and 12 miles NORTH of Windsor, Canada).  That's right, we're north of Canada.

Ford 292 Y-Block major overhaul by simplyconnected

How is spark plug access? Can you get a plug socket on them?


Lawrenceville, GA

a little grinding on the bottom of the flange blank , the wires fit fine with clearance. As with any header app. you may have to make a special tool , there is nice room, I would not want to change them ,when they are hot !!! 

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

That is pretty interesting. I have wondered about this swap myself.

1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5

2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ

2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train



"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."

Any pic's of the drivers side available yet? I was wondering what you have to do to clear the steering shaft.....

This is a great idea and useful for many projects with a tight budget .......

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

I think there would be a market for this. I wonder how it would work for trucks? Should have plenty of clearance I would think.

Michael

Sandy Valley, NV

I have been busy with my other cars, the drivers side is going to be more challenging , but the pass side is all done . came out great , no leaks ,quiet . Will update this post with drivers side, my no. is 931-739-0152  

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

Here's the finishing touches to the pass side ,from the bottom. The engine mount stabilizer bar with fabbed up one that attched to header flange. Seems to work fine, maybe even a little stiffer than stock.

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.