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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 03:28 PM
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Here's a nice small block set.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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Make sure to switch to colder spark plugs. You know, to keep those from melting. :-)

In all seriousness though, that's a really clever way to mock up headers!
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are they tuned length?

might have a flow problem with the internal sharp protrusions...



good idea
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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Looks like it's for a small block Ford to me.

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Here you go-

several manufacturer's sell a little better system- but the same idea-





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Originally Posted by Richard454
Here you go-

several manufacturer's sell a little better system- but the same idea-





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Make sure it is schedule 40 pipe!
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Make sure it is schedule 40 pipe!
Hmmm- I thought SCH 40 was for intakes???








And garden hose works great for test fitting Braided SS line- cut easier and a LOT cheaper.




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What an awesome Idea!!! I will admit I had never thought of that.
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Pretty cool mock-ups!
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I use it for intakes and exhaust but for furnaces mostly



my current mechanical rooms at White Oak
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Originally Posted by Richard454
Here you go-

several manufacturer's sell a little better system- but the same idea-






cool,who makes those?


ok,i found them

''ice engine works'',,and only $1,400 for a setup kit
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Originally Posted by SIXTYTWO
Here's a nice small block set.
Nice!
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At first when I read the thread title I thought this had to be a joke.
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