It seems like it’s been forever, but you small block 340 guys are finally getting the aftermarket support you’ve been asking for! Mancini Racing just announced that it’s got the coveted 340 exhaust manifold gasket/head shield that is specific to the driver’s side. It took a while to get it right, but alas, here it is!
According to Mancini, “These exhaust manifold gasket/heat shield assemblies were originally used on the early 340 high-performance engines to protect the spark plug wire end boots from being burnt due to the driver’s side exhaust manifold’s low restriction unique swept up design.” And now it can be yours – but you better order today!
Here’s the original press release:
Now available from Mancini Racing are the hard-to-find 340 Exhaust Manifold Driver’s Side Gasket/Heat Shield Assembly for 1968-1971 applications. Mancini Racing’s new and improved gasket assembly is manufactured from current production OEM materials found on today’s GEN 3 HEMI engines, offers better sealing qualities, and comes unpainted.
This 340-exhaust manifold gasket/heat shield assembly can be ordered under part number MRE2962105.
These exhaust manifold gasket/heat shield assemblies were originally used on the early 340 high-performance engines to protect the spark plug wire end boots from being burnt due to the driver’s side exhaust manifold’s low restriction unique swept up design.
For product details, call Mancini Racing at 1-800-843-2821 or go to www.manciniracing.com.