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1968 400 HO correct heat riser shroud
#303411 02/05/16 01:21 PM
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Does anyone know which heat riser is correct for a 68 400 ho with factory long branch manifolds? A picture and or maybe one for sale? Any info?

Thanks, Tony
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I believe they are all the same. 350, 400, HO, R/A.

Jim C posted a picture last year. He may chime in if he's around. They look odd with the R/A setup because the riser tube has nowhere to go.

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown
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Ok, thanks
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And I believe I have an xtra one if anyone needs one.

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown
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68400HO #303421 02/05/16 03:40 PM
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Spoke to tech department at Ames. The ones they carry are for standard engines. They said the one for the ho is different. If you are correct Id be interested in yours. Ill see what more info I can find.


Thanks
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I always heard there was a difference but when I look at them I see none. I used a OEM that I got from Franks Pontiac http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/engineparts/pontiacengineparts.htm

It states it is a 68-69 V8 heat stove. It worked and looks fine on my 400 HO.
68Firebird400HO-2092 (Medium).JPG 68Firebird400HO-2104 (Medium).JPG

68 400 HO 4sp Convertible

www.firebird400ho.com

My 68 firebird 400 HO convertible Restoration Gallery

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Here is a pic of mine from my 400HO
HeatRiser Shield IMGP4042.jpg

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It looks identical to the V8 that franks Pontiac list from what I can tell. I can't see any differences.

68 400 HO 4sp Convertible

www.firebird400ho.com

My 68 firebird 400 HO convertible Restoration Gallery

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Yes... they look exactly like the reproduction ones ames sells for standard v8.
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It's probably the right one for an ho...L I guess they could have given me the wrong information.

Thanks guys
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Originally Posted By 68400HO
I guess they could have given me the wrong information.


Oh Gawd no! They would NEVER get anything wrong...

(snicker)

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown

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