Intake manifold clearance
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Car: 92 Firebird, 91 Trans Am
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Intake manifold clearance
I posted this in the TBI forum a few days ago with no response. I'd be okay with switching EFI methods but I want it to be relatively simple and cost effective (I'd like to avoid dropping 3k on an HSR or something similar)
I'm planning on using vortec heads on the 350 I'm preparing to build, there aren't too many vortec intakes available, especially at reasonable prices. I know I can use a carb intake with an adapter/spacer but I'm worried about the fitment under my hood. I had planned on using an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a 1 inch spacer/adaptor. Does anyone know if that will fit or an intake that will definitly fit under my stock Firebird hood?
I'm planning on using vortec heads on the 350 I'm preparing to build, there aren't too many vortec intakes available, especially at reasonable prices. I know I can use a carb intake with an adapter/spacer but I'm worried about the fitment under my hood. I had planned on using an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake with a 1 inch spacer/adaptor. Does anyone know if that will fit or an intake that will definitly fit under my stock Firebird hood?
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Car: 1994 Z28
Engine: 355 LT1
Transmission: T56
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Re: Intake manifold clearance
I think GMP makes a TBI vortec manifold...
Yes, they do but it's quiet expensive and it's an original dual plane (idle-5,500).
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...oductId=750534
Doubt you'll clear a stock hood with a spacer. I know the difference of an Performer and Air Gap isn't much more than an inch and that didn't clear a stock hood.
Yes, they do but it's quiet expensive and it's an original dual plane (idle-5,500).
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...oductId=750534
Doubt you'll clear a stock hood with a spacer. I know the difference of an Performer and Air Gap isn't much more than an inch and that didn't clear a stock hood.
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Car: 92 Firebird, 91 Trans Am
Engine: L31 with HSR, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: '99 10 bolt 3.90, '01 10 bolt 3.42
Re: Intake manifold clearance
I think GMP makes a TBI vortec manifold...
Yes, they do but it's quiet expensive and it's an original dual plane (idle-5,500).
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...oductId=750534
Doubt you'll clear a stock hood with a spacer. I know the difference of an Performer and Air Gap isn't much more than an inch and that didn't clear a stock hood.
Yes, they do but it's quiet expensive and it's an original dual plane (idle-5,500).
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...oductId=750534
Doubt you'll clear a stock hood with a spacer. I know the difference of an Performer and Air Gap isn't much more than an inch and that didn't clear a stock hood.
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Re: Intake manifold clearance
It might fit. Not sure how much taller or shorter a TBI unit is than a carb, but I have a Vic Jr. intake with a Demon carb, and a 3" drop base air filter and it fits under the stock hood. Barely, but it does fit.
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Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: '99 10 bolt 3.90, '01 10 bolt 3.42
Re: Intake manifold clearance
I'd imagine theyre pretty similar in size. I have a Q-jet here that I could comapre it with. I'm sure if I buy the GMPP intake it'll fit, the problem is the price and the RPM range. A carb intake with a carb will obviously fit, I'm just not sure it will fit with the adaptor I need. Isn't the JR a very tall intake because of the gap?
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Car: 1994 Z28
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Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Intake manifold clearance
I'd imagine theyre pretty similar in size. I have a Q-jet here that I could comapre it with. I'm sure if I buy the GMPP intake it'll fit, the problem is the price and the RPM range. A carb intake with a carb will obviously fit, I'm just not sure it will fit with the adaptor I need. Isn't the JR a very tall intake because of the gap?
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Car: 92 Firebird, 91 Trans Am
Engine: L31 with HSR, LB9
Transmission: 700R4, 700R4
Axle/Gears: '99 10 bolt 3.90, '01 10 bolt 3.42
Re: Intake manifold clearance
I took so measurements and found out that the TBI set up is about the same height as a Q-jet off of a 71 z (did they change in size over time?) meanign even with a stock carb intake and my 3 inch drop base air cleaner I would still be touching my hood insulation with the wing nut that holds the cleaner down.
I know I could remove the insulation or cut it to fit my air cleaner but I'm sure that excess heat can't be good for my paint...
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