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Author:  vanman2 [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:08 am ]
Post subject:  Aluminum intake manifold

Hello all ,
looking for your input on a Aluminum intake manifold 1bbl for my slant 6 225 rebuild , i have a chance to pick one up , it is the casted Aluminum 1 piece , i want to keep my van rebuild with the original configuration as close as possible , let me know what you all think ~~`thanks :D

Author:  Reed [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:12 am ]
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There were two types of aluminum one barrel intakes made for slant sixes. One was a two piece design, the other was a one piece design. The one piece design came on 80s era trucks and vans and is the better design. The two piece design came in the late 70s/early 80s and is known to have problems with air leaks on the poorly welded seam.

That being said, a good thick layer of paint might be all you need to seal up a two piece model. You should also be aware that the aluminum intakes are known to crack directly below the carb in the "hot-spot" where the intake and exhaust manifolds meet, right around the EGR port.

Author:  SlantSixDan [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:30 am ]
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There were two types of aluminum one barrel intakes made for slant sixes.
Five. ('60 sandcast, '60 semipermanent-mould cast, '76 Feather Duster/Dart Lite 1-piece sandcast, '78-'82ish 2-piece EB-welded, '82ish-up 1-piece sandcast)

Author:  Reed [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:45 am ]
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:oops:

True, but the chances of seeing the 1960 pieces are slim to none, same with the Feather Duster intake. Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking with it. :wink:

Author:  vanman2 [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:20 am ]
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thanks for your input ~~ it is the casted aluminum 1 piece not the welded or 2 piece type

Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:23 pm ]
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I am running one and love it. It warms up real quick on cold mornings.

Click on the red link below my name to see pictures of it. It is a very heavy thick casting I found on a 82 truck.

Author:  vanman2 [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:12 am ]
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just wanted to say thanks for the input this site and you guys are awsome , ted hot looking motor my friend gives me inspiration :D

Author:  6shotvanner [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:33 am ]
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Not as nice looking as Teds but this one is in a van
Image

Author:  vanman2 [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:27 pm ]
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6shotvanner great looking motor thanks gives me inspiration and motivation to do and go thru my van the right way :D

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