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Early 80s 6-252 6-231 Manifolds

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 71CJ54WD, Oct 3, 2018.

  1. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    I think there are some rear dumping exhaust manifolds I could buy from an early 80s Buick with either the 231 or 252. Would this mate up to a 225 head to give me rear dump? I have a bunch of rear dump manifolds but these seem extra tight and against the block. Thanks!
     
  2. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    Here are pictures if that helps:

     
  3. sgogpn

    sgogpn From the top of Lions Back... 2022 Sponsor

    Good question; I couldn't remember so I checked Novak's site as I used their headers on a 252 Buick in my 47 Willys. According to them their headers fit the 225, 231, and 252 V6's so that would suggest the even fire manifolds should fit the odd fire...
    FWIW,
    Mike
     
  4. 70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    You could angle mill the ones y have to turn away from block slightly?
     
  5. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    Thats what I looked at first but I wonder if the ports are shaped the same between the original manifolds and the later model even fires?
     
  6. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    No I don't think so.
     
  7. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Any of the Buick manifolds will work with the right gaskets.
     
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