Guest Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) W Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airy Cat Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The biggest problem I have seen is that there is no way to get pipes to the back of the car without cutting the frame. Next problem is avoiding the under seat brake booster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The biggest problem I have seen is that there is no way to get pipes to the back of the car without cutting the frame. Next problem is avoiding the under seat brake booster.For a visual, it will dump about the same location as the right side manifold. It has been done, but if it were easy we would all have duals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnjackson Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I would talk to an exhaust shop and see if they can possibly take the same bends off the y pipe and create your true duel and see if they can run it a long side your existing exhaust and out the rear on both sides. Or get a single in dual out muffler and go that route maybe. If there is a will there is a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I would talk to Waldron's Exhaust. They advertise '53 to '55 dual exhaust conversions. I am not familiar with '56's but bet they will know what is required. My dealings with them have been positive.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Thanx for all the input. Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 54fins Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 You will most likely need to relocate the master cylinder to do a full dual exhaust.I did a single high flow exhaust on betty and I'm quite pleased with the resultsMy suggestion would be to split it in the back if you really desire the dual exhaust look.Otherwise, you are going to do alot of work for no real gain, other than the look. I'm doing a 56 convertible now. You can see that the master cylinder gets lifted to the cowl, then suddenly dual exhaust is simple. If you have the 56 parts they probably would go in fairly easy but its still a big project. The 56 also uses a rag joint on the steering column so you get alot more room to work with. I may just post some photos comparing the 56 to the 54. The 56 also has a better hood hinge setup, always fun to look at the year to year evolution of these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beemon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Greg, would love to see your oil filter adapter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) On 4/20/2017 at 10:07 PM, Beemon said: Greg, would love to see your oil filter adapter!a Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) On 10/6/2015 at 9:32 AM, g-g-g0 said: I would talk to Waldron's Exhaust. They advertise '53 to '55 dual exhaust conversions. I am not familiar with '56's but bet they will know what is required. My dealings with them have been positive. Gary R Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Greg, sorry for confusion, but what adapter did you use for the 59-60 Buick spin on filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) On 5/1/2017 at 7:59 AM, Beemon said: Greg, sorry for confusion, but what adapter did you use for the 59-60 Buick spin on filter?a Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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old-tank Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Calyx. Edited May 3, 2017 by old-tank (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Greg, thanks for the info! I guess I'll be searching for a 59-60 Buick to grab the filter housing from. The original filter housing doesn't have a drain back valve like the modern filters do, so I'm sure you'll have immediate oil pressure on start-up with that new filter vs. retaining the old canister style. Saw this on Ebay and thought it would be interesting, but I would hate to go untighten the filter and the adapter comes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 21 hours ago, old-tank said: http://www.eastwood.com/calyx-manifold-coating.html I can't get the link to go where I think it should go, but the Calyx is great stuff. Especially when it's necessary for a touch-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) On 5/2/2017 at 9:48 AM, Beemon said: Greg, thanks for the info! I guess I'll be searching for a 59-60 Buick to grab the filter housing from. The original filter housing doesn't have a drain back valve like the modern filters do, so I'm sure you'll have immediate oil pressure on start-up with that new filter vs. retaining the old canister style. Saw this on Ebay and thought it would be interesting, but I would hate to go untighten the filter and the adapter comes with it. A Edited December 10, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, RivNut said: I can't get the link to go where I think it should go, but the Calyx is great stuff. Especially when it's necessary for a touch-up. I'll be checking that stuff out. Thanks for the heads up! Edited May 3, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 There are some spin-on filters which have an internal anti-drainback valve in them as others the same size do not. Might need to get in the back of the filter book, in the "Specs" section to find this information. Or others that might fit. NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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