GM Aluminum TBI intake manifold - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

joshwilson3 · 11-12-2003, 03:58 AM

I have a 1989 firebird 305 V8 TBI. I was wondering if this GM aluminum TBI intake manifold would be a good idea of getting. The GM part number is 10166137. It is new. Below I have a pic of it. Would this intake be a direct replacement to the one on there now, or would it be an improvment? Is the one on my car cast iron or aluminum? Would you suggest that I get this intake manifold to replace the one on there now, or just buy aftermarket?

kdrolt · 11-12-2003, 08:26 AM

That manifold looks no different than all the other Fcar TBI aluminum intakes.... so it's probably identical to the one on your 305 engine.

See

http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...light=10166133

and note that the casting number in your picture is 10166133, not 10166137. Also, the casting number isn't always the same as the GM part number. FYI.

PaulD · 11-12-2003, 10:55 AM

I can also tell you that manifold has been listed on E-bay several times but the reserve never seems to get met. Don't get is as a replacement for yours.

ShiftyCapone · 11-12-2003, 01:29 PM

It is a standard GM TBI intake and there is zero things special about it. Both are aluminum by the way. I think this one has just had its black paint removed.

joshwilson3 · 11-12-2003, 01:34 PM

What would you recommend that I get that is cheap? I don't wanna spend 200 dollars, but if I could find one for around 50-60 dollars, then I'll go for it.

Dewey316 · 11-12-2003, 01:37 PM

i suggest you save $100 more, and get something that will benifit you. or look for a 4bbl performance manifold on e-bay.