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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 03:00 AM
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Check out the front manifold on this engine:



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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...52958180QQrdZ1


Looks like an actual header... I've never seen these before.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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Isn't that what all the LG3'* were like?
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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It'* an 86-87 Vin 3.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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That'* what my car had, in '87. Tube headers I heard they flowed better than the newer style LN3 headers.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Sure looks like they would flow better.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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this is very interesting! and a new possible upgrade. I wonder if the rear manifold would fit the newer header pipe
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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anyone? would these manifolds fit the LN3 heads?
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Does the LN3 have the uneven port spacing like that?
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Yeah, the LN3'* are uneven like that to. But, would all the mounting holes and everything line up just right......thats my question
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