The heads used to be dirt cheap since its the china casting everyone rebrands. Did the same with cheap ls swap headers using those heads but modified the flanges vs the head.
I heard that also. Supposedly the machining and parts are supposed to be better quality, but who knows. I would have rather used SBF flanges. I've never welded cast before and didn't want to ruin the manifolds.
nice work.. you got people who bitch and cry cause the parts they bought won’t fit perfect. then you’ve got this video here where you just make shit work. 💪🏻💪🏻
I think the LS manifolds will still flow way better. I've read the best flowing manifolds for the Windsor would be 351 manifolds. That would be way easier but I never do anything the easy way!
I have a set of those heads and made good power in my 331. Check out my video. I'm a ford purist as well, but you can't deny that the LS has some great parts.
Thanks for the feedback. This is my first Ford build. I'm looking forward to what this little motor can do. It's fairly mild because this is a daily driver/long hauler but I think it's going to be a huge improvement over the tired but still well running 195HP 289/2V. I'll definitely check your vid!
@@thrashersghettofab1417 very cool, I looked through your videos and the last one I saw was where you were prepping the engine bay to put the new engine in. I have a 67 Ranchero that I am going to put a 351 in. I bought the manifolds a couple years ago but haven't done the work yet. I'd love to see how much clearance you have to the shock towers
You have opened up these peaceful realms to the horror and desolation of war !!!! May you misfire endlessly into the night.
Love this idea! First thing I thought of was this would allow installing Cast LS turbo manifolds on a SBF.
I definitely thought the same thing.
The heads used to be dirt cheap since its the china casting everyone rebrands. Did the same with cheap ls swap headers using those heads but modified the flanges vs the head.
I heard that also. Supposedly the machining and parts are supposed to be better quality, but who knows. I would have rather used SBF flanges. I've never welded cast before and didn't want to ruin the manifolds.
Very cool project!
Thanks!
nice work.. you got people who bitch and cry cause the parts they bought won’t fit perfect. then you’ve got this video here where you just make shit work. 💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks Man!!!
Cool job ,very cool but why not have just used 289 hi po exhaust manifolds they flow decent.
I think the LS manifolds will still flow way better. I've read the best flowing manifolds for the Windsor would be 351 manifolds. That would be way easier but I never do anything the easy way!
It's too bad some of the holes go in to water. Have you considered trying to design an adapter perhaps?
That is another idea that would probably even work better. I didn't want adaptors on this because I wanted them to look as "stock" as possible.
I have a set of those heads and made good power in my 331. Check out my video. I'm a ford purist as well, but you can't deny that the LS has some great parts.
Thanks for the feedback. This is my first Ford build. I'm looking forward to what this little motor can do. It's fairly mild because this is a daily driver/long hauler but I think it's going to be a huge improvement over the tired but still well running 195HP 289/2V. I'll definitely check your vid!
@thrashersghettofab1417 I daily my mustang. About 45 miles a day to work and back. I get 18mpg with spirited driving lol.
I couldn't tell if you said you would need to mill the surface - Are the tolerances loose enough to be good with the welds just ground down?
I did not mill them. I probably should. But I'm am hoping everything seals as it should.
Good luck ! You will know soon enough 🙂@@thrashersghettofab1417
I feel like all new ford heads should be made with both patterns. So many options for exhaust
Most bbf aftermarket heads offer the option of Ford or chevy header flange patterns, you just spec it when ordering
@@TheRoadhammer379 a and c 460 heads. I have them. Nice heads. I mean for sbf
Do you have this in operation now?
Yes, I do. I've put about 1000 miles on the car so far.
@@thrashersghettofab1417 very cool, I looked through your videos and the last one I saw was where you were prepping the engine bay to put the new engine in. I have a 67 Ranchero that I am going to put a 351 in. I bought the manifolds a couple years ago but haven't done the work yet. I'd love to see how much clearance you have to the shock towers
Did you actually run this on a running engine or is it a joke?
Wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy Ford manifolds or headers?
I wanted to run manifolds to keep everything looking stock. I'm not aware of any Ford manifolds that would flow enough for what I'm doing.
Just get the right manifolds? Thanks for trying
What are the "right" manifolds?
Whats your build bro?
Ones that fit without hacking up the heads@@thrashersghettofab1417
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Who makes those manifolds? Thanks
I got these off Ebay. But I know the big parts house carry them as well, Summit, Jegs, and Speedway.