I'm seeing lots of ads lately on Ebay for 178 and 879 exhaust manifolds and the descriptions include a statement that "reproduction manifolds are NOT the same".

Here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Chevelle-Camaro-402-454-Exhaust-Manifold-3909879_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34203QQihZ005QQ itemZ150208226615QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Granted, repros are not NOS, but anyone I have talked to who seems to know says the reproduction exhaust manifolds are pretty darned good.

Any thoughts?

anything to boost up the price of the auction. Everything else reproduced in China fits like crap, why shouldn't the exhaust manifolds too.

I have had very good luck with the repro manifolds. They are some of the nicest repro parts out there.

I believe alss used them on his COPO as well, and was very happy.

I have had very good luck with the repro manifolds. They are some of the nicest repro parts out there.

Thanks, Micky. That's all I needed. :thumbsup:

Anyone ahve a set of 454 Exhaust Manifold they wasnt to sell? I need a pair.
Thanks George

Granted, repros are not NOS, but anyone I have talked to who seems to know says the reproduction exhaust manifolds are pretty darned good.

Any thoughts?


The repros seem to be pretty good, but as always, it depends how correct you want to be. I can name at least 5 different minor changes in these manifolds between mid-67 to 1970 that will identify them to me immediately as for which year they are for. I also could pick the repro pair out of any pile of manifolds as they have some distinctive features. So if your aim is to be authentic, the repro is not an option, but if your aim is to have a resonably priced set that you can use to drive and enjoy the car, the repro is about your only option.

Jeff Dotterer
Dated Components
Diamond Restored Judge

I have had very good luck with the repro manifolds. They are some of the nicest repro parts out there.
Where did you get yours? I don't know if I will find a set of date correct. Or when I do, may not be able to afford them. I might have to settle for repo's.

Pretty much any of the resto places have them. Im sure Hinshaws, Ausley's, etc has them.

Ausley's has them for 329.00 + shipping

Pretty much any of the resto places have them. Im sure Hinshaws, Ausley's, etc has them.
Thanks. Ebay had a lot of differant ads. Found some for $309.00 "Buy it now" kind of thing. Will they appear and perform like the originals?

Thanks. Ebay had a lot of differant ads. Found some for $309.00 "Buy it now" kind of thing. Will they appear and perform like the originals?

Diamond Judge summed it up pretty well. There are small differences, but most people looking at your car won't notice.

I believe alss used them on his COPO as well, and was very happy.

I put a set on after I broke one of my originals. The fit is good..perform well and look very close to original but as Jeff D said there are definatly identifing features that tell they are repros..my originals are fixed now and will be back on the car soon.

ALbert

do u need to use gaskets with the repo's?

do u need to use gaskets with the repo's?

I did not use any..just a little ultra copper paste..never had any trouble