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Also if you have an M1008 there is an extra frame support bracket by the drivers side rear spring hanger. The drivers side 6.5 manifold will not fit because of it. I used the 6.2 one. It worked fine with a little massage with the rose bud to the crossover.
Some things to help as I did this awhile ago.
Use short injs. Then you dont need any ex manifold gaskets. They are a BAD idea. They will blow out and you saw how much fun getting that manifold off is. You do NOT need to jack up the motor to do the right side manifold. Take the new ex manifold...
Did you use the short injs to clear the exhaust manifold ?I was able to get the pass side manifold on without jacking the the motor but it was not fun.
If you still have access to that donor truck I highly recommend harvesting the serp belt setup. It all bolts right on. The 95 setup works particularly well.
I didn't see anything about headgaskets. I changed mine and used ARP studs. The factory Prinotseal gaskets are garbage.
I run 15 psi with no issues. The bottom end can hold that fine. It's the headgaskets that won't.
Also a side note. Not sure what your frame looks like but mine had an extra...
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