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Let us know how it goes. I thought about going that direction.
Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
I think they would be pretty close. Have to see how big the ports are and if they can be matched to the heads
I have done countless hours of research over the last couple weeks. Many people say the ports are small and not much metal can be removed. Edelbrock lists the equivalent of the 1205 intake gasket as the recommended gasket. They also state the runners are tapered. I've learned that flow isn't the end all of numbers to achieve with engine parts. A few years ago my friends brother who owns a speed shop and has a flow bench, ported small block ford AFR 205cc heads. He ended up adding epoxy to the intake ports to create a very high velocity. In the end the heads measured out smaller than 205cc but flowed more than stock.
I don't think I am going to run a LS style throttle body, but I might. If I stick with the TPI style of throttle body, mostly for throttle cable and TV cable, I will make a adapter like this one: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ttle-body.html
It's here! 28 days early from Amazon first told me, lol. I knew it would be here quicker when last Friday it showed shipped and arrived in Canada.
THE BEST PART is I used amazon.ca since I am in Canada. The price was $503 CAD with free prime delivery. I think they must have screwed up the USD/CAD pricing.
The ports are small, but not much different that the AFR as cast 195 heads. The width is pretty much the same and just a tiny bit shorter. I wouldn't do more than a light gasket match, and for my needs I could probably run as is.
It's here! 28 days early from Amazon first told me, lol. I knew it would be here quicker when last Friday it showed shipped and arrived in Canada.
THE BEST PART is I used amazon.ca since I am in Canada. The price was $503 CAD with free prime delivery. I think they must have screwed up the USD/CAD pricing.
The ports are small, but not much different that the AFR as cast 195 heads. The width is pretty much the same and just a tiny bit shorter. I wouldn't do more than a light gasket match, and for my needs I could probably run as is.
I was looking at those Enforcer heads from AFR. Same casting as liberty and other chinese heads. I hear the AFR springs and valves are better though.
Can you snap a few pictures of what it looks like inside the runner? Curious how far they can be ported.
Mocking up LT1 fuel rails. I am too cheap to buy fuel rails. I got these for free. I would just need to weld shut the front crossover and then drill/tap or weld threaded bungs into the ends. I can even use the fuel pressure regulator as long as its the right fuel pressure. I will have to look that up.
When I used modified LT1 rails I was concerned about tapping them, so I welded the mail ends on. The casting is just really thin, although I was probably just being paranoid.
Looking good!
Looked at the link you provided for the enforcer heads. It does look like they can be ported quite a bit, and the guide area re-worked. Probably a good deal for the money. I might try a set eventually.
When I used modified LT1 rails I was concerned about tapping them, so I welded the mail ends on. The casting is just really thin, although I was probably just being paranoid.
Looking good!
Looked at the link you provided for the enforcer heads. It does look like they can be ported quite a bit, and the guide area re-worked. Probably a good deal for the money. I might try a set eventually.
-- Joe
I picked up a couple more fittings but still need 1 more 90* swivel which will be in on Friday. Once I get it together I will pressure test it. If the threaded fittings leak I will weld them in.
I picked up a couple more fittings but still need 1 more 90* swivel which will be in on Friday. Once I get it together I will pressure test it. If the threaded fittings leak I will weld them in.
I'm sure they will be fine. I just got nervous for no reason.
So how are you bolting the rails down to manifold?
I made 4 strips of metal with a bend on the top end. They sit against the intake fuel rail mounting pad, then the bend goes along with the factory shape of the LT1 fuel rails. They are secured to the intake with 2 screws each and then a bolt through the existing hole in the fuel rail. I will get some pictures later.
Why not just go with an ls1 throttle body like the manifold was made for? I'm no expert but I would assume the tpi throttle body on that intake would be a big bottleneck
Why not just go with an ls1 throttle body like the manifold was made for? I'm no expert but I would assume the tpi throttle body on that intake would be a big bottleneck
You have to use edelbrock's $500 throttle body that doesn't have a spot for a TV cable. Or a LS1 throttle body and a adapter plate, also the throttle body does not have a spot for a TV cable.
Wow they make it difficult. Any reason you chose just the manifold over doing the entire pro flo xt self tuning kit? I think they go for around $1800 but that includes throttle body, fuel rails, injectors, harness, computer
Wow they make it difficult. Any reason you chose just the manifold over doing the entire pro flo xt self tuning kit? I think they go for around $1800 but that includes throttle body, fuel rails, injectors, harness, computer
Budget, TV cable and pro flo xt self tuning kit doesn't control torque converter lock up.
How does it run? Whats the powerband and HP potential of this intake?
It runs great. Still need a new converter. Powerband is 1500-6000. I would think I am making close to 400hp. With a bigger cam 450hp would probably be easy.
