I installed the Aussie Exhaust Manifold in my 1960 falcon with the 144 engine. Yes, it was expensive but I have read many threads here and there seems to be a lot of problems with the headers fittings and getting the starter out etc. Yes, I can get the starter out. I will be installing a 200 in the future and it will bolt up to the 200. The 200 will be a mild build (Schneider 256 cam) so I am not looking for the last bit of horse power. Schneider did not have any cam blanks so I sent him a cam out of the 200 and they reground it.
The ID of the connections is 1.75 inches so I used 1.75 tubing out of the manifold and tied them into a 2" pipe anticipating the 200 engine. The exhaust is 2" all the way back with a dynamax super turbo muffler before the rear axle and a resonator after the axle. I want it quiet!
I am posting this as a matter of interest. All exhaust is stainless steel. The carb return spring bracket is only temporary.
The only thing that I did no like is the manifold outlets are straight out; not out the bottom like OEM manifolds causing the 90 elbows to be tight to turn down
The ID of the connections is 1.75 inches so I used 1.75 tubing out of the manifold and tied them into a 2" pipe anticipating the 200 engine. The exhaust is 2" all the way back with a dynamax super turbo muffler before the rear axle and a resonator after the axle. I want it quiet!
I am posting this as a matter of interest. All exhaust is stainless steel. The carb return spring bracket is only temporary.
The only thing that I did no like is the manifold outlets are straight out; not out the bottom like OEM manifolds causing the 90 elbows to be tight to turn down
