Curt,That is the best info I have ever read about splitting a 235 manifold!!!!BAR NONE!!I just happen to know a Boiler welder (expensive,but excellent work)I thank you.By the way,does anyone know what the runner size(ID)is on an aftermark header is?I am a pretty good welder/fabricator not a great speller LOL and am toying with the idea of just building my own!Any ideas?All thoughts welcome pro or con.Thanks Al P.S. My nine year old niece named my car for me (57 210)Here it is JOHNNY BLACK CATALAC !! She drew the car and wrote Her name under it!!SOOOO BITCHIN Al