Intake Manifold

Post by **Croan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:58 pm

so i developed a couple of cracks in my intake manifold,. i just took it off & im going to head to the shop to get it welded back up again. is there any certain lbs that i should tourque it back into the block when i put it back on. i have a intake manifold gasket and im gonna get some caulking stuff just to make sure.

am i missing anything?

mind the big pic...

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:04 pm

wow, how black are #3 and #4 plugs. That manifold is a terrible design.

Post by **Croan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:18 pm

theyve been replaced, its an old pic. and i bought the car with the custom intake manifold. thanks for your 2cents though.

Post by **themadscientist** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:04 pm

$.02? I was expecting change back!

How did you crack your current manifold?

Post by **Masterdebater** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:20 am

it still looks |D|||\/||D (pimp)and alot easier to work on lol. i hate the stock manifold i hope someone starts some custom ones

Post by **Croan** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:36 pm

thanks man. yea thanks for all the info though. the only custom intake manifolds i have come across are like 400whp rated 600$ ones. this guy did a pretty good job .

Post by **Masterdebater** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:34 pm

yea its a good start. but TMS is right it could use some work. u can always change it up tho until u find a perfect intake. hell make me one dude ur not far from me lol

Post by **ch187** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:16 am

dont worry. im making them, not at this moment but i definately will. i can make it out of any plenum you want. D shaped. 4x4 square, oval, pipe. the supra guys want me to copy the veilside manifold on the TS supra at the shop. so i will definately be getting into them, have to hone my aluminum skills first though. sit tight, its going to be a busy winter for me..

Post by **dash** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:30 am

Seen posts on sxoc of some austrailian? made units cracking also.A popular site online used to sell universal 'veilside looking' plenums for ~$250? Weld on your runners & add a TB.when would a stock intake manifold 'need' replacing... 7000+ rpm ?OE proven to make excellent street power & torque.You always here how big an improvement custom intakes made on soooo many motors -yet- never seen one single dyno overlaying the torque curves vs rpm... not even from folks who build/sell 'em. Why ?? hmmmm

Post by **Masterdebater** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:06 pm

cuz they look sick/hell of alot easier to work on/eliminates the bs/sounds better

did i mention it looks sick?

Post by **themadscientist** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:12 pm

I seen a lot of CAs making 4 large on the stock manifold. Lots of engines have less than good stock manifolds but evidence seems to suggest the CA is not one of them.

Post by **boost_boy** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:28 pm

dash wrote:Seen posts on sxoc of some austrailian? made units cracking also.A popular site online used to sell universal 'veilside looking' plenums for ~$250? Weld on your runners & add a TB.when would a stock intake manifold 'need' replacing... 7000+ rpm ?OE proven to make excellent street power & torque.You always here how big an improvement custom intakes made on soooo many motors -yet- never seen one single dyno overlaying the torque curves vs rpm... not even from folks who build/sell 'em. Why ?? hmmmm

I agree on this soooo much! The stock manifold is more than up to the task to serve most of these guys on this forum's needs. It's kinda funny to see these guys wanting fancy equipment, yet end up selling their motors later for whatever reasons they may have. If some of these guys would pay attention to the advice being given, they would know the critical areas to focus on. Oh yeah folks, the intake manifold is not the one of those areas .

Dee

Post by **r34 gtr** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:30 pm

Looking inside my manifold it seems to be pretty well made. No crappy casting bits or anything. My only complaint is the number of things sticking into the plenum itself for bolts and stuff on the outside. The runners are smooth enough, and they kind of bell mouth out where they meet the plenum. Just with it looked more awesome.

Post by **Masterdebater** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:22 pm

oh believe me i have no complaints with the stock one. i just like the way it looks and its more roomy and cleaner looking.i WOULD NOT spend 500+ on a log or any aftermarket intake manifold. but if its cheap and custom made for under 200 and the moneys there then why not? if its made right, it isnt hurting anything. so until the moneys there, i will be sporting the stock manifold with no complaints,but i will be buying one thats easier to work on when i can . good info on this topic kids im proud of yall haha

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