Will the 496 cast iron ex manifoulds fit any other mec engine .
Thanks for any help .
genob
01-24-2016 07:08 AM
they will fit most big blocks just need new bolts the 496 has metric bolts
mike tkach
01-24-2016 11:38 AM
A yes.
f_inscreenname
01-24-2016 12:07 PM
Originally Posted by genob
(Post 4396681)
they will fit most big blocks just need new bolts the 496 has metric bolts
Metric between the risers and manifolds.
genob
01-24-2016 04:06 PM
no into heads also sometimes get in the way of power steering hose and no mounts on manifolds for shift and computer
TomZ
01-25-2016 12:44 PM
Originally Posted by genob
(Post 4396804)
no into heads also sometimes get in the way of power steering hose and no mounts on manifolds for shift and computer
Depends on the version. The version with the separate cast water rail will interfere with the location of the alternator. I purchased a relocation bracket from IMCO to solve this, but in the end went with Stainless Marine. I also moved my shift control and oil filter to the transom, and mounted my ignition module to the cylinder head.
You will need to run a 3/8 drill bit through a couple of the mounting bolt holes... some are tight.
Lastly, you're going to run into some alignment issues with the exhaust tips at the transom, though the hoses will make up some of the difference. Issues vary from installation to installation. I ended up going with Stainless Marine because of this (I needed longer risers with my set up... I guess I could have turned the risers some, but the SM parts worked much better).
