Looking for exhaust parts sources for a 74 V-8

Its too bad you're so far away....I have the Y-pipe and at least one of the exhaust manifolds from my '78 V8, and since I'm dropping in a 2.8 I don't need the V8 stuff. Shipping across both the border and the continent would suck, though.

Well, there's no such thing as a 74 V8, so either his car isn't a 74, or someone put a V8 in it. In either case, it doesn't sound original, so maybe just have the local exhaust shop make one up? If he wants a factory piece, keep an eye out on ebay, I've seen a few V8 Y pipes on there lately.

Something also to keep in mind, is the factory V8 setup is a bit odd. Coming off the drivers side, is a short 1 foot 45 degree pipe, that went to a cast spacer, and on some cars that spacer had a heat valve in it. Then from there, the factory Y attached. So, if he doesn't have these upper parts, a REAL "factory" Y won't attach, and if he does have these upper parts a replacement Y won't attach unless he removes them. Personally, I've never seen a II that still had these parts on it, they were usually long gone.

i also have the exhaust manifolds from my king. the will need to be sand/bead blasted but are in good shape. a few bucks plus shipping. drop me a line if you would like them. i believe the both have a small portion of the y-pipe on them, so if you need to make one the may help a little.

chepsk8 said:

Blue Coyote,

could it be a 1975?

I'll check with Paul (owner), he may be willing to have you ship anyway. Can you PM me an e-mail address, so I may pass it along? $$?

thanks!

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Mine's a 78 (as I posted above), but if Paul has a V8 in a 74, then there's already been some Redneckology involved in his II, so it should work out...

blue_coyote@telus.net and it would be shipped from postal code V5G1E9 (Canada)

The parts I have are: one exhaust manifold (possibly the other as well if it turns up), the muffler, and the one-piece Y-pipe that goes from the manifolds to the muffler. The Y-pipe section is about 4 1/2 to 5' in length. Its currently sitting in my II which is in storage until November 2nd when I'll be moving it to my new house. I can take better measurements once I get it settled in the new garage.