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by **robson** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:54 pm

I am having trouble installing a stock exhaust manifold on the drivers side. Question does the manifold go in from the bottom of the car or the top. having real trouble either way. Thanks Charles signal10@bellsouth.net or 386/405-0073 My car is a Chevy Monza V8 2+2 Spyder 4speed.

by **zeke** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:41 pm

Lift the engine back up a couple inches, lay manifold in place on the body first then lower engine.

by **robson** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:46 pm

That is what I thought. Thanks Charles.

by **monzaaddict** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:03 pm

http://www.v8monza.com/faq-exhaust.htm

do you have the correct manifold?
try loosening the steering column to steering box extension.

by **robson** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:32 pm

I have an after market manifold made by dorman. Dorman states the part is an exact match for my 1978 Monza V8 2+2 Spyder

by **zeke** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:02 pm

That may not workout too well Robson.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-28690-6 ... origin=YMM

by **classic_cruiser** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:40 pm

It's funny that this manifold does not come up in a search when I use 78 or 79 Pontiac Sunbird.

by **monzaaddict** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:47 pm

yep, that is your problem.

by **robson** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:14 pm

I see the big difference. Does anyone know if there are headers made for the Monza V8 with manual transmission? Also how about a stock drivers side exhaust manifold other then Dorman, like an original manifold?

by **monzaaddict** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:54 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hooker-Headers- ... df&vxp=mtr

by **robson** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:53 pm

Those headers listed on Ebay will only fit V8 with Automatic tranny. I had those same headers on my Monza with an automatic. I have a 4speed now and the headers will NOT clear the clutch fork. thanks anyway. Charles. I found many headers for the Monza with Auto tranny. None for manual tranny.

by **zeke** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:02 pm

robson wrote:Those headers listed on Ebay will only fit V8 with Automatic tranny. I had those same headers on my Monza with an automatic. I have a 4speed now and the headers will NOT clear the clutch fork. thanks anyway. Charles. I found many headers for the Monza with Auto tranny. None for manual tranny.

I believe Clyde has the 7135's headers on his v8/4 spd car. Maybe you have the wrong fork or something.

by **Smiley** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:32 pm

What bellhousing are you using ?
2135 and 2129 Hookers fit with the stock cable type V8 Monza bellhousing.
Sandersons dump in the same location as the cast iron manifolds.

by **robson** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:15 pm

The bellhousing came on the car, unknown the model number.

by **Smiley** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:26 pm

Is the clutch fork actuated directly by the cable ?

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