Exhaust manifold interchange ? (non-turbo)

[Phil Payne]

> While the intake manifold is off of my 87 5KS for injector replacement, I
> notice at least three exhaust manifold studs are broken.  Also, the two
> support brackets which tie the exhaust and intake manifolds together have
> rotted away.  I suppose the exhaust hanger at which ties the cat to the AT
> is also in poor shape.  So I'm thinking I'll need to do something before
> too long to reattach the exhaust manifold.  No doubt the later two-piece
> manifold is a better design.

Not convinced.

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