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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Parts => Topic started by: htpratt on July 26, 2009, 01:56:08 PM
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I have an NOS H-pipe with the following part number tag still attached: C5ZZ 5246-K. What is this h-pipe for, a standard 289 with dual exhaust or "K" Code engine. Is there a difference between a standard dual exhaust and one fo r the "K" engine?
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Yes there is a difference between the K code and the standard C and A code H pipes.
Let me look around and see if I have a picture to help or a number. Had a NOS standard around here but gave it to a friend last year for his project
Will check ;)
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Jeff, This H-pipe of mine bolts up to my "K" code motor with the '65 Hipo Exhaust manifolds. The motor is still on the engine stand. I guess that is a good sign that it is for the Hipo engine. Now if I use that h-pipe it will rust, right. Should I opt for a reporduction that is aluminized instead of the original pipe.
Your thoughts on that , please.
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If you plan to drive the car at all, you might want to consider a newer pipe, like aluminized. Another option would be to have the NOS H-pipe ceramic coated.
The -K version you have should have the locating tabs on the bottom, which is not correct for a 65-66, they should be on the side. If you do choose to use the NOS H-pipe, you'll need to knock off the tabs for a proper fit.
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Charles, What is the problem with the locating tabs? If is for the "K" motor then why are the tabs on the bottom instead of the side?
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Charles, What is the problem with the locating tabs? If is for the "K" motor then why are the tabs on the bottom instead of the side?
I don't know why the tabs are located on the bottom, but since it's a service part, it really doesn't matter. The proper place for the tabs on a 65-66 dual exhaust V8 (A code GT or K code) would be on the side of the pipes.
The locating tabs were used on all H/Y pipes from that time period, they were not unique to K codes.