70 Dart 340 engine install. Leave exhaust manifolds on or off for install

[340doc]

Getting closer to dropping it in and first time dealing with manifolds instead of headers. Will the engine go in with them on, or work them in after. 340 manifolds with power steering, trans attached. As always, thanks FABO!

 

[BWDart]

Put them on pita once the motors in the car

 

[340doc]

Put them on pita once the motors in the car

Ideally that's what I'd like to do, if it will go.

 

[BWDart]

Ideally that's what I'd like to do, if it will go.

I had to push motor toward pass side to clear booster then lowered right in

 

[SLOPAR72]

It will go. A little patience is your key to success.... Done a many of them this way....

 

[MoparMike1974]

I put my engine in without manifolds. Passenger side will go in no problem. Driver side I just pulled the motor mount bolt on driver side and put a jack on the edge of the oil pan rail. Lifted it about an inch and the manifold slid right on. I dont think I had the brake booster on at that point so that would likely be in the way. It usually is in the way of everything you have to do on that side.

 

[str12-340]

hang the manifolds on the end studs and put it in, that way you have the ability to move them around when things get tight. It's those end studs that make it hard to get them in with the engine in place, but otherwise you are into the water jacket each time you take them off.

 

[340doc]

Thanks for the info. As soon as I get the bolt kit, on they go!

 

[str12-340]

don't forget to thread seal the studs!

 

[Kendog 170]

I left the right side off and installed after for extra clearance. Wasn't bad putting on after.

 

[340doc]

don't forget to thread seal the studs!

Will do! Thanks