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Re: Intake Manifolds

To: MWood24020 <MWood24020@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Intake Manifolds
From: Allan Connell <alcon@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:49:15 -0800
All, 

Speaking of F4B's, I know someone who has one and is willing to part with
it.  I have no financial interest in this manifold.  E-mail me directly if
you want more info and I will forward contact information.

Regards,

Allan
B9472373

At 10:46 PM 3/29/98 EST, MWood24020 wrote:
>In a message dated 98-03-29 20:07:36 EST, you write:
>
><< The question is there any advantge performance wise with the F4B? I
> would like to reduce weight and I can save 20lbs(?) with the F4B.  What
> are the pros and cons of each manifold with my stock configuration? >>
>
>The F4B, while not as efficient as a Performer RPM or other comparable new
>dual plane manifold, I believe has to be better than a stock cast iron 4V
>manifold. The intake runners make a straighter shot and are of larger
section.
>I don't think they are short enough that you will sacrifice low end grunt. If
>memory serves, the F4B is a 1500-6000rpm piece. I'm not familiar with the
>Autolite 4100 carb, so I have no idea as to how that effects the equation. I
>imagine it's a 4 barrel, 450-550cfm? If the F4B was originally for a Tiger,
>the temp sender threads are correct, if not some adaptation is neccessary.
>Also, the F4B is considered entirely correct in a Tiger application, has
>become pretty valuable ($200-250 for a good one last I checked) and will
>generally be a better choice.
>Mike Wood
>B382002273
>
>

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