Since the topic of intakes is currently up for discussion, i'll put a question
in. I'm planning to install an aftermarket EFI system but without going to an
injection type manifold (I would like to keep the heater, on the assumption that
eventually i'll get it to warm up the car on cold days). I intend to machine
and/or weld on the required injector bosses onto a carburetor manifold, and then
use the carburetor as the throttle plate assembly. My choices are:
(1) the F4B that's on the car,
(2) a Ford "Shelby" four-barrel manifold (like the LAT-1, with a different name
cast onto the runner)
(3) a Holley Street Dominator single plane manifold. This one may take some work
to not project the carb out the hood.
I'm leaning towards (3) despite the amount of work required to make it fit,
because it's not a 'rare' piece in any way. Any comments?
Theo Smit
tsmit@novatel.ca
B382002705
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Palmer [SMTP:rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 10:08 AM
> To: KJENSSEN@aol.com; TIGERS@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: tiger intake
>
> At 12:36 AM 1/21/99 -0500, KJENSSEN@aol.com wrote:
> >I am trying to make a decision regarding intake manifolds. I have my original
> >260 V-8 on a stand and I am nearing the completion of a " replacement "
> >engine. I have a 1987 302 which I plan on installing once I get all the misc
> >sorted out....and I have a lot to sort out !!!
> >
[] (description of killer 'replacement' engine deleted)
> >
> >My question concerns intakes.
> >
> >Has anyone tried the Victor Jr. intake ? Pro's & Con's ?? Will it clear a
> >stock hood ??
> >I have heard several intake options....weiand.....performer etc....
> >
> >How about carbs ??? anyone ever tried running an electric water pump ?
> >
> >As always..thanks for the info.
> >
> >Thanks ,
> > Sincerely,
> > Kirt B9473199
>
> Kirt,
>
> I like your choice of cam. I used this one once and it worked great - for
> a hydraulic cam. Now I'm using the Motorsport 313 solid lifter cam and like
> it even better. Since you are using the stock connecting rods, your high
> end rpm will be pretty limited, so pick the other components accordingly.
> The Torker and other high rpm intakes would be a bad choice. For the
> street, stick with a dual plane design.
>
> Bob
>
> Robert L. Palmer
> Dept. of AMES, Univ. of Calif., San Diego
> rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu
> rpalmer@cts.com
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