New to the forum, and need some help.

[Leon M.]

I am new to the NCRS users forum and I am looking forward to learning more about restoring my 1956 Corvette. I have a rather unusual question that I hope one of the other members can help me with. The exhaust manifolds for my engine have an apparatus attached to them, which appears to be a factory installation. The apparatus is on both sides of the engine and can only be described as looking like a bugle or trumpet. I have tried to attach some pictures so that you can get a better idea of what I am talking about, but for some reason they will not upload to this forum. I believe that it is some sort of pressure actviated valve which may allow for exhaust gases to escape, or to allow for fresh air to entire the manifold.


Has anyone ever seen anything like this? What purpose does it serve? IS it worth any more than a normal exhaust manifold? Is it a factory installation? An experiment perhaps?

Any help from the Subject Matter Experts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

"Ski"

[Gary C.]

Re: New to the forum, and need some help.

Leon, best to read the FAQ's about uploading photos to the TDB. Alternative is to use web based photo hosting sites. Instructions below from another TDB poster on how to post using a photo hosting site. Need photos to understand exactly what you are referring to. Gary....
1. Have your picture on your computer.
2. Go to http://tinypic.com/
3. Click the "Browse" button to find your picture.
4. Click "Open"
5. Click "Upload Image"
6. For the NCRS board, go to "Link" and copy everything in that box. It should start "http://"
7. Paste it in the box next to "Optional Image URL that is below the Message box.

[John H.]

Re: New to the forum, and need some help.

I have tried to attach some pictures so that you can get a better idea of what I am talking about, but for some reason they will not upload to this forum.

Ski -

You can upload photos directly from your hard drive by using the "Manage Attachments" button in the "Additional Options" box below the window where you type your post. It lets you browse your drive, select your photo, and upload it. When you're done composing your post, hit the "submit reply" button and your photo will appear as a thumbnail which goes full-size when a reader clicks on it.