Couple of pics of my 292 in the Uni

MrEvil · Post by **MrEvil** » July 14, 2008, 12:44 am

like that 292 buildup Greg.

Kinda disappointed there's no crossover pipe though :p That's what gives a Y Block its unique sound after all.

unibodyboy · Post by **unibodyboy** » July 14, 2008, 9:33 am

The unique sound is actually from the firing order, which is very close to the flat head. Crossover pipe doesn't change much, if not dampens things.

64Ranger · Post by **64Ranger** » July 14, 2008, 11:06 am

Good looking engine...I found that the car driver side manifold does not work for our set up. This is a picture of my 292 with a passenger stock manifold on and it dumped right on top of the auto linkage and steering column. I also went the header route.

Post by **Greg D** » July 14, 2008, 8:08 pm

Could be less of an issue on my truck, it's a 4 speed. Do you happen to have any other pics from some different angles? Thanks

64Ranger · Post by **64Ranger** » July 15, 2008, 5:16 pm

The only other picture I have is from a farther distance...I didn't get one from another angle...sorry.

unibodyboy · Post by **unibodyboy** » July 15, 2008, 5:48 pm

Greg,
The car manifolds won't work, they don't have the clearance and shown in the pictures.

A guy over on the Y block site was listing some Red's for I think 125 bucks, brand new just older. I love them on the pickup, they sound great. If you're going to do it, switch to headers/or ram horns now, as to avoid having to do the exhaust all over again. I think ram horns would be the best in your case, they'd look/sound great for your PU.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 15, 2008, 6:23 pm

The Ram Horns look great and sound great, but they are big time expensssssssive! I'm thinking in the $300 each range. I think the Red's Header are $225 for the pair.

unibodyboy · Post by **unibodyboy** » July 15, 2008, 7:15 pm

While the Ram horns are expensive, you can always get your money out of them, if not more. The headers on the other hand, you're going to lose money on if you ever sell them, plus they're not as cool. Plus, you have to look at ceramic coating the headers, while jet hot you could just High temp black.

Post by **Greg D** » July 15, 2008, 7:47 pm

Repop Rams Horns are about $425.00 a pair, basically double what a set of headers are. They would look kinda cool chromed over the cast surface.
http://www.ford-y-block.com/Ramhorn.htm
The problem with headers is there seems to be alot of "won't fit lowered trucks", this would cause me definite issues lol. My Uni has the duals made from the stock manifolds under it now, they were nearly new under the parts truck I bought and I even have a pair of tailpipes that I haven't decided if I want on it yet. It will keep the exhaust it has for quite some time so I am not in any hurry to figure this out. I have even considered making a pair of Rams Horns style headers here, there are flanges out there for Y blocks. The car manifold still looks possible with the right pipe, we aren't limited to muffler shop bends. The upper portion could be made from mandrel bends & pieced & welded like a set of 1 off headers.
First things first, need to just replace the passenger side manifold so the other ear doesn't break & dump my exhaust on the ground half the way to Slick Stock. The "ch ch ch ch ch" is getting pretty darn annoying too, lol.

charliemccraney · Post by **charliemccraney** » July 15, 2008, 10:00 pm

Nice lookin' Y.

I have Red's stubbies. I'm 3" lower on the front. They might work for you. I like the look of a the Rams Horn manifold.

Post by **Greg D** » July 15, 2008, 10:05 pm

I am about 7+ inches lower in the front, lol.

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » July 17, 2008, 6:31 am

Just a thought Greg. Long tubes on a Matt's leaf removed Y block....

http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... c&start=20

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » July 17, 2008, 8:29 am

Greg. My buddy Ger had long tube Y block headers on a single-leaf lowered LB uni like yours with no problems. He had to beat on them a bit to clear his rear engine mounts, but other than that they worked great. I am thinking when they say "will not work on lowered trucks" they are talking about real belly draggers.

Still I would do the ram horns. Less maintenance/problems in the long run

Post by **Greg D** » July 17, 2008, 4:58 pm

Well a member who is local (same guy I got the truck from) has a manifold so that issue is solved.
Posted on Craigslist to see if someone wanted to sell or trade for my 600 a smaller 4bbl for the 292. I just got a response today, guy has 2 Holley 450 Economaster carbs. Might be just the ticket for my stock Y.
Now I need to round up a higher geared rear chunk for it in the next couple weeks. Barring any other unforseen issues it will be making the run to KC.
I will probably end up with Rams Horns (unless I can make car manifolds work). For one thing headers will make it louder, I like it loud but it's fine like it is. Like JC said, less maintenance, not really a bad thing. Then the sound factor.

Post by **Greg D** » July 18, 2008, 10:07 pm

I picked up some Y block car manifolds (plus an oil pan, timing cover, air cleaner, surge tank, and a fuel pump with the vacuum line) today off craigslist. the manifolds are in great shape! Picked up the 450 Holley Economaster carbs too, I'll throw a kit in one and it will be good. I should be able to modify my phenolic spacer to work with the carb but I may go get a spreadbore adaptor anyway so I don't have to mess with my spacer in case I put another carb on later.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 18, 2008, 10:16 pm

Sounds like a good haul. Keep us posted if you can make the car manifolds work.

Post by **Greg D** » July 19, 2008, 4:48 pm

I will put the car manifold on the passenger side this week after I clean & paint it. I have a few other small items on the road trip list for the truck that are in front of messing with the drivers side. I'll try to get to it before then so that if it works others can see how I pulled it off.