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Old 06-17-2008, 01:58 PM
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exhaust manifold doesn't bolt up

I'm putting in a ZZ4 but due to budget restrictions, I'm forced to but on the original exhaust manifold back on instead of new headers. My problem is that the holes just don't line up and I was wondering if anyone has had that problem and how they solved it.
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Re: exhaust manifold doesn't bolt up

It's pretty comon they make manifold streachers that you put inbetween them and cranck them apart so you can bolt them up. also if there not to bad you can just use a prybar to line them up.
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Re: exhaust manifold doesn't bolt up

I'm putting in a ZZ4 but due to budget restrictions, I'm forced to but on the original exhaust manifold back on instead of new headers.
That's like buying a new plasma TV but not being able to afford the remote control. Hope you can splurge on some headers soon. I did rebuilt L98 and Hooker 2055 headers because I didn't want to drop the money on the ZZ4. But get those manifolds off ASAP. If it don't flow, it don't go.
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Re: exhaust manifold doesn't bolt up

That exhaust spreader worked like a champ, thanks for the advice. A set of headers is on my priority list, probably above getting my sons cavity filled. I just need to put the manifolds on for now so I can drive around.
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