225 v6 dauntless exhaust questions

[babyboomerboy]

Let’s talk exhaust manifolds for a moment. I have a Dauntless Buick 225 V6 225 v6 engine in my 1967 Jeep CJ5 . When I bought it, it had a set of rusty headers on it. I decided to get a set of stock manifolds since the driver’s side exhaust was gone and the header was pressed up against the floor board. I bought a set of manifolds with rear dump exhaust and was all ready to install when I noticed that on the driver’s side, the steering box was going to be in the way of exhaust dump. So, I figured I needed a front dump exhaust on the driver’s side. Then I contacted the guy I bought the exhaust manifolds from to see if he had a front dump manifold. When he went to check he said that he had one that would fit either side of the engine. This means that it could be used as a front dump on the driver’s side or a rear dump on the passenger side. Then I got to looking at the exhaust manifolds I had and sure enough they are interchangeable. So now I have a set of front dump manifolds for the engine. Does anyone have any pictures that show the exhaust system on a Dauntless Buick 225 V6 engine? I would like to see where the exhaust pipe exits the manifold and where it runs to the back of the jeep. How do others run their exhaust? Should I forget the idea of stock manifolds and go with a new set of headers? I hope someone can chime in with some information. Thanks

 

[kadar]

I have the same 67 CJ5 with the v6 225 engine. The exhaust on the drives side comes forward from the manifold and connects to the flange pipe and wraps around the motor mount. Then turns downward going under the mount and back to the rear under the steering box. Hope this helps. I'm at odds at trying to get a radiator for our 67 V6. Not wanting to spend $500 on one. It was sold to us minus the radiator. Someone said that a 65 mustang radiator would fit the jeep but will ti keep the V6 cool enough?

 

[vwdiscup]

hey babyboomerboy: Just curious what you final solution was. If you replaced the headers with a manifold, can you post a picture, please. Did you use the front or rear dump on the driver side?

Let’s talk exhaust manifolds for a moment. I have a Dauntless Buick 225 V6 225 v6 engine in my 1967 Jeep CJ5 . When I bought it, it had a set of rusty headers on it. I decided to get a set of stock manifolds since the driver’s side exhaust was gone and the header was pressed up against the floor board. I bought a set of manifolds with rear dump exhaust and was all ready to install when I noticed that on the driver’s side, the steering box was going to be in the way of exhaust dump. So, I figured I needed a front dump exhaust on the driver’s side. Then I contacted the guy I bought the exhaust manifolds from to see if he had a front dump manifold. When he went to check he said that he had one that would fit either side of the engine. This means that it could be used as a front dump on the driver’s side or a rear dump on the passenger side. Then I got to looking at the exhaust manifolds I had and sure enough they are interchangeable. So now I have a set of front dump manifolds for the engine. Does anyone have any pictures that show the exhaust system on a Dauntless Buick 225 V6 engine? I would like to see where the exhaust pipe exits the manifold and where it runs to the back of the jeep. How do others run their exhaust? Should I forget the idea of stock manifolds and go with a new set of headers? I hope someone can chime in with some information. Thanks

 

[LongHorn]

hey babyboomerboy: Just curious what you final solution was. If you replaced the headers with a manifold, can you post a picture, please. Did you use the front or rear dump on the driver side?

My flatfender V6 has the same manifold on either side.
The drivers side front dumps to clear the old Ross steering box.
The exhaust pipe curls backwards, mine is dualed out.

 

[babyboomerboy]

hey babyboomerboy: Just curious what you final solution was. If you replaced the headers with a manifold, can you post a picture, please. Did you use the front or rear dump on the driver side?

I found a left and right side exhaust manifold. The drivers side is a front dump and the other side is a rear dump. I took them to a machine shop and had the surface shaved so I could get a good fit to the heads. I am now trying to buy a steering box as the one I have binds up when I turn left. I don't want to install the manifolds and tail pipe until I change out the box. I'll post some pictures when I get to the install stage of the project.