Repro exhaust manifold---62 FI

[Mike E.]

Paragon and Central advertise that they have a "correct" manifold (right-hand, undrilled) for FI cars. I know that it's not the incorrect later GM style with the casting slag ground off--but how correct is it? Absolutely right on? Close? Anyone seen one that they can evaluate for 58-61 or 62? Thanks!

[Chuck G.]

Re: Repro exhaust manifold---62 FI

I thought that the EARLY Paragon repro's all had the grind marks on the top. Not sure if they changed their procedures. Their latest repro's just might be unmolested. Chuck

[Tracy C.]

Re: Repro exhaust manifold---62 FI

I think Paragon's manifolds today have casting nubs, but there are only 4 versus 8 on the originals. Each of the 4 on the repops are about 1 inch long and the originals have 8 that are 1/2 inch long.

tc

[Richard T.]

Re: Repro exhaust manifold---62 FI

Mike,
I have the current repo and it's pretty close. The part numbers don't appear as crisp to me as an original but otherwise it looks pretty good. I'm sure once installed and with a little rust it would be pretty much undetectable.