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by UV520
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?
Replies: 8
Views: 27334

Re: What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?

Otto, Thank you. There are two problems with tires for us Ultravan owners: 1. Diameter - If one wants to be able to rotate all 4 they need to stay under 27" 2. Load rating and side wall thickness. 1,900 -2,100lbs per tire and at least 6 ply if not 8 ply. #2 is much harder to find now a days... ...
by UV520
Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:57 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?
Replies: 8
Views: 27334

Re: What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?

Otto, Thanks for the info.. I need to decide just how small I'm willing to go in tire diameter and I had to be sure I was using the correct factory tire size to begin with. If my calculations are correct I will end up about 300 to 400rpms higher at 70mph... Thank you again. UV520 Towed to its new ho...
by UV520
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?
Replies: 8
Views: 27334

What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?

What is the ORIGINAL Tire Size of 69 and 70 Toronado?

Back in the day where was it printed? Could you find it in an Owner's manual?
IF SO - Does anyone have an Owner's Manual?

Thank you,
Tony
by UV520
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:46 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 9
Views: 20521

Re: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds

A few days....I'm off starting Wednesday for a bit and I can check then. I can send some pics once I get a set together. $150 plus delivery for the pair. Let me know if you want me to proceed. No rush on my part. We still have cold weather and snow on the ground here. And me still without a garage ...
by UV520
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:21 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 9
Views: 20521

Re: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds

Thanks Otto Skorzeny and Bruce.
by UV520
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:17 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 9
Views: 20521

Re: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds

Hi, I probably have a decent 1970 Toronado set in my piles. The Toronado manifolds are definitely compact log types. Let me know if you're interested and I can dig a set out for your scrutiny. How long do you think it might take to find them? (I could wait until I have mine removed to be sure. But ...
by UV520
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Wanted: Parts and Misc
Topic: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 1
Views: 9522

WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds

Are there NEW factory style exhaust manifolds being made out there?
IF SO - Where?
If NOT - Does anyone have a very good used set that they are willing to sell?

You can see where the outputs are located on the style of factory exhaust manifolds I have.
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by UV520
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds
Replies: 9
Views: 20521

WANTED - NEW or USED factory style Exhaust Manifolds

Are there NEW factory style exhaust manifolds being made out there?
IF SO - Where?
If NOT - Does anyone have a very good used set that they are willing to sell?

You can see where the outputs are located on the style of factory exhaust manifolds I have.
455 in UV520.png
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by UV520
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: What is the HP rating for a stock 1968 to 70 Toronado 455?
Replies: 7
Views: 14587

Re: What is the HP rating for a stock 1968 to 70 Toronado 455?

Anyone know the HP of a stock 68 to 70 Tornado 455? Would I be safe in saying that it is 375 or less?

Thank you..

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