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Topic: Aluminum intakes
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2377
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 02-01-2003 06:20 PM
   
Ok, we went over the aluminum vs. iron heads in another thread(which I learned alot from).Now how about aluminum vs. iron intakes? Specifically for a Windsor. Do you run into the same problems? Or is it a win/win situation with intakes(cooler running/lighter weight)? I'm not all that concerned with weight savings on my 68 F-100 because it won't be a racer. I've pretty much decided on keeping iron heads, but it looks like pretty slim chances of finding an iron "performance" intake.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-01-2003 06:26 PM
Aluminum Intakes are a win-win.  SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-01-2003 06:29 PM
Joe I think the RPM intake is one of the best all around intakes there is. ------------------
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 901
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-01-2003 11:22 PM
You can't go wrong with an aluminum intake. I like the Edlebrocks, but some claim that the carb-mounting flanges on the drivers side are cast too thin and can cause some performance problems. Personally, I've never had a problem with any Edlebrock manifold, and I have several.
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 02-02-2003 02:52 AM
edelbrock rpm 
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Trailer_Trash
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Alpharetta, Ga, US
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-06-2003 07:08 PM
whats a good aluminum intake cost?
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D&S Induction Systems
Gearhead Posts: 118
From: Columbia Heights Mn U.S.A.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-06-2003 07:15 PM
steve'66 Well said. I agree 100%.Lighter weight.
Keeps air fuel charge cooler.
Easyer to alter.
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2751
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-06-2003 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Trailer_Trash:
whats a good aluminum intake cost?
Depends on the application, small block, big block, tunnel ram, dual plane, used, new, etc. Summit and Jegg's have some decent prices on new ones. You might be able to find a decent used one on ebay. ------------------
Jerry
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"This is FORD Country! On a Quiet night you can hear a Chevy Rust"
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Trailer_Trash
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Alpharetta, Ga, US
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-06-2003 09:50 PM
looks like a new one will be 2-3 hundred $. whats the difference between single and double plane?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-06-2003 09:54 PM
For a truck with iron heads you probably just want a performer intake by Edelbrock. They are about $160 new.SteveW
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-07-2003 08:16 AM
Single and dual plane refers to how the cylinders are fed from the plenum/carb.A single plane has one plenum and feeds all 8 cylinders of a V8 with the air fuel mixture. Good for mid to high rpm power. A dual plane has a divider in the plenum where one side of the carb's fron and rear barrels feeds 4 cylinders and the other side of the plenum feeds the other 4 cylinders. The usual configuration of a dual plane for Ford, is that one side of the plenum feeds two cylnders in the center of one side and the two outside cylinders of the other side. Such as one plenum feeds cylinders 2-3-5-8 and the other plenum feeds 1-4-6-7. The dual plane is best for low to mid range power and throttle response/low speed driveablility. Some Ford 2x4 intakes and the Blue Thunder 2x4 for the 429/460 uses the front barrel on one side and the rear barrel on the other side of the carb to feed the cylinders in the dual plance configuration. Generally these can be identified when you look at the plenum area and see two holes on each side of a figure 8 shaped hole. Offy or Weiand made an intake years ago that I guess you would call a dual plane that one plenum fed one complete bank of cylinders of the motor and the other plenum feed the other side. hope this helps you. ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
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Trailer_Trash
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Alpharetta, Ga, US
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-07-2003 04:45 PM
cool. i just found on Summit an aluminum Edelbrock Performer double plane intake for $190 for a 351W that i'm itchy to get my hands on. is that a good price?
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3631
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-08-2003 10:31 AM
Ok, I just read through the aluminum vs. cast iron head, and was convinced that for me, the cast iron would make much more sense. On one of my earlier career jobs, I did a lot of work installing HF antennas overseas. I learned first hand to avoid dissimilar metal contact due to all the corrosion that would quickly follow. That post kind of came to the same conclusion, but for a slightly different reason (expansion rather than corrosion). Now I'm wondering why that's a problem for heads, but not a problem for intakes?I have a '93 vert that's my daily driver. It's nearly stock, and I've been thinking of putting some heads on it. I'd also like a cam that puts out a little more juice. I'd even like a little lub-lub-lub tune to it. I was looking also at the Track Heat intakes vs. Cobras vs. Edelbrock Performers, etc. This post seems to be saying that the aluminum intakes are good to go for my application, but I should avoid aluminum heads? Just making sure I have this story straight!!
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Trailer_Trash
Gearhead Posts: 428
From: Alpharetta, Ga, US
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-08-2003 10:40 AM
what i'm getting is that aluminum heads are ok if you dont mind checking them once in a while. maybe aluminum intakes are ok because they dont have any moving parts..
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3631
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-08-2003 05:50 PM
I live in an area where it does get cold, although not Chicago! Anyway, expansion differences would be an issue here, and my life is crazy with 3 kids, so I don't see me tearing it apart very often. I think Alex's advice on the cast heads is aimed directly at guys like me (Hey, at least I admit it! ). Anyway, since the underlying issue would be leaking gaskets, I would think the intake might eventually leak also. Although, mild leak on the intake gasket would have the same detrimental effects, I guess. I was just trying to get the full picture!
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