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intake manifold suggestions

velocityboy

velocityboy

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So while I've got the carb off the ol' 460, I decided to just go ahead and upgrade the intake manifold. The original one has 30 yrs of farm soil and fertilizer baked onto it like clay. So I'd say it's time to say bye-bye.

I'm leaning toward the Weiland 8012, as it seems to have some good reviews, and is a darn sight cheaper than the edelbrock.

Should I go ahead and spring for some new ARP (A14-4552101) bolts as well?
What're the torque specs anyway?
Gasket Set recommendations?



Thanks.
 
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velocityboy

velocityboy

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El Paso, TX
DNFXDLI said:
smilieIagree smiliewhathesaid
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Well, good to see I'm on the right track w/ the Weiand (misspelled in the original post. my bad).

Any takers on the other questions? ...and for the torque specs, I'm referencing the torque for the manifold bolts, not engine torque- in case that wasn't obvious.
 
DNFXDLI

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1979 book says 22-32 lb/ft...but it wouldn't surprise me if either the intake and/or studs come with their own recommended torque.
Personally, I like Cometic gaskets.
 
velocityboy

velocityboy

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El Paso, TX
nevrenufhp said:
Weiand #1993
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smiliepeelout

Haha! Sweetness.
Not for this Ford. It's too much of a creampuff to turn hotrod.

...I do have my eye on a 58 Edsel Corsair though...if I wind up getting it, I may just turn it into something worthy of an intake like that, just to be ironic.


Thx for the stats, DNFXDLI. I really do need to just buckle down and buy the actual book.
 
velocityboy

velocityboy

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El Paso, TX
miottimouse said:
i run edelbrock "air gap" and performer both are good
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Afraid you're outvoted, miotti. Plus, I just can't ignore the price diff. Edelbrocks ain't cheap.

Still, this is gonna be for the propane setup we discussed in the other thread, miottimouse. I found a sweeet 750 Holley 4150 throttle plate - and it should be a perfect fit for the Weiand. Once I get a chance to piece all this together, I'll throw a pic up in the "engine bay pics" thread, and let ya know how it's performing.
 
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