Shelton Manufacturing V-8 Exhaust Systems

fordfan · Nov 11, 2015

Shelton Manufacturing has had the 6 cylinder exhaust systems available for a little while, but now Lance has stepped it up a notch and has the V-8 systems also available. This exhaust is as close to the original layout as possible using NOS components and original pipe as patterns. The system is like the original with the front exhaust pipe in a Y configuration, muffler like original and the standard tailpipe (not the optional 'reduced noise exhaust').

The kit is complete from the manifolds back: Exhaust donuts, exhaust pipe, muffler, tailpipe, hangers (like original), and U bolt clamps. The system is easily installed and is top quality! We just installed the system on 'Rattler', a '72 302. It has a 2" suspension lift and the front driveshaft does clear the left cross-over when it is on the lift (with the suspension completely relaxed).

I'm certain that the factory skid plate will work with the exhaust and we are planning on installing it to make sure that there is no interference. The sound is nice and quiet with just enough sound to know that it a V-8: It sounds just like the original exhaust to me! Here's a few pictures and I'll post more when we get the skid plate and the front drive shaft installed.

fordfan · Nov 11, 2015

Here's a few photos:

fordfan · Nov 11, 2015

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clarrance · Nov 11, 2015

Looks great Dennis, I know a little red 69 that could use a nice exhaust system

fordfan · Nov 11, 2015

Yes. This system is very close to the original dimensions, which is unlike the other 'kits' out there. The muffler is not right against the floor to help with the heat inside, but its not low enough to loose it in a rut! (Not saying you are going to wheel the cool '69, Chad!)... I don't think and exhaust shop would make a system as nice and as close to original as this one is.

half cab · Nov 11, 2015

You think it might could work for a 351W? with a 2.5 sup. lift?

fordfan · Nov 11, 2015

Probably not... The 351 would be wider so the Y-pipe wouldn't fit on the exhaust manifolds. It probably would with a slight mod though... Just not a direct bolt on.

I'm sure Ben Brown could weld it up for ya though!!

half cab · Nov 11, 2015

Well I'm in the market for something like this .

surfer-b · Nov 12, 2015

Looks good, I like it. That is the same muffler I am running on my 76, it is nice and quiet.

fordrowcrop · Nov 12, 2015

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fordrowcrop · Nov 13, 2015

V-8 exhaust system is on sale now in vendor forum!!!!

ford man · Nov 18, 2015

Looks good I need one of those will be getting with you soon.

jckkys · Nov 18, 2015

Do you have a photo that includes a front drive shaft? My memory of the OE system put the cross over just a couple inches under the front drive shaft at full suspension extension. A 351 swap moved these parts closer. Another potential problem was the first bend on the passenger side pipe that comes closer to the fire wall with a 351. The added width of the 351 turned out to be no problem, with the OE manifolds. The slip joint under the transmission is deep enough to create the needed width.

snipi · Nov 19, 2015

Well I do like the exhaust but Im actually more excited about your tires, I just bought the same ones and have yet to install them, how have they been for you on the bronco.

fordfan · Nov 19, 2015

Lance is still tweaking the system for the perfect fit, but here's some pictures with the muffler rotated 180 degrees (I had it upside down in the earlier pictures), the front drive shaft installed and the skid plate installed.

You can see that the pipes clear all those components and the Bronco has a 2.5" suspension lift and the suspension is completely relaxed on the lift. The front shaft is close, but no contact. (It is one of the small diameter Dana shafts). The Y pipes clears the skid plate also!

The fried lubricant on the pipes is from the transmission. Yes, it is leaking dope out the shifter shafts and making a mess. It has three shifters instead of two like a 3 speed. It's a toploader 4 speed..(Another project.....)

fordfan · Nov 19, 2015

half cab said:
Well I'm in the market for something like this .

Hey Half cab....If you are in tune with all the post in this thread, it seems like the system will work for you with the 351.

fordfan · Nov 19, 2015

snipi said:
Well I do like the exhaust but Im actually more excited about your tires, I just bought the same ones and have yet to install them, how have they been for you on the bronco.

Yes, snipi. The tires are good. (They have less than 200 miles on them) They are probably a little louder than I thought, but they are a pretty aggressive tread. The theme for this Bronco is 'retro'. That's why it has early wagon wheels (Made in 1976) and the white letters turned out.

half cab · Nov 19, 2015

fordfan said:
Hey Half cab....If you are in tune with all the post in this thread, it seems like the system will work for you with the 351.

Yea I jus read the post and am gonna give this a shot. This is really what I been waiting for .

thanks for posting this up.

fordrowcrop · Nov 27, 2015

Black Friday sale on exhaust from Shelton Manufacturing through Monday November 30th!!!

fordfan · Dec 9, 2015

Here's photos of an original exhaust system on a '73.

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