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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:08 AM
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Non AIR manifold swap??

Are there any cars with a non air manifold that will fit a 91 305 TBI? I know headers are better, but I can't afford it right now.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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heddman makes dirt cheap headers like $125 for the pair then the y pipe is another $100
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Old May 30, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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I don't really have the 225 plus shipping, right now. Just wanting to yank AIR, and move to headers later.

I have also heard bad things about those headers and thier gaskets.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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Pulling the AIR isn't going to give you any real results. Just save up and get headers.
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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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I heard the oppisite that headmen makes a great product! plus the 1 and 5/8 primaries are perfect for the 305... also

the gaskets that they give you suck but its only 30 bucks for copper ones which are what many use!
miine go in the 21rst!! my first free weekend
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Old May 31, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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Originally posted by dennis6
I don't really have the 225 plus shipping, right now. Just wanting to yank AIR, and move to headers later.

I have also heard bad things about those headers and thier gaskets.
Now your just making excuses Just take your air manifolds off and remove the tubes or something.

Other than that, it'd be a waste of friggin time to find a non-smog set and swap
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Old May 31, 2003 | 05:47 AM
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I heard the oppisite that headmen makes a great product! plus the 1 and 5/8 primaries are perfect for the 305... also
Plan on swapping the 305 for a 350 in the future...

Pulling the AIR isn't going to give you any real results. Just save up and get headers.
I will have to pull air to put headers in, there is an exhaust leak that I could fix at that time, and it will help me replace the rear spark plugs. I find there to be plenty of benefits.
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Old May 31, 2003 | 06:44 PM
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On closer inspection of the air tubes, I noticed they screwed into the manifold. What sizes bolts would plug these holes? That would be cheap and uncluter my engine compartment.
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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by dennis6
On closer inspection of the air tubes, I noticed they screwed into the manifold. What sizes bolts would plug these holes? That would be cheap and uncluter my engine compartment.
Does anyone know the answer to this? I need to know too!
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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go to home depot and go to thge plumbing dept and get 8 1/4" cast iron plugs
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