Techno
11-14-2003, 12:02 PM
Alright, for all of us here that want more out of the stock engine and have the carb'd engine, I believe that I have found the best deal for a custom intake manifold. It seems that everyone that wants to intall the Weber 32/36 carb on top of the stock manifold has to buy an adapter plate. That means more bolts and more things to work loose and the mere fact that you have to -adapt- the carb to fit. On top of that, since the weber carb needs less connections for vacuum lines, you are left with plugging or capping all the ports on the manifold. Removing the EGR valve and plugging the hole is next to unthinkable as well.
I just got off the phone with a machine shop that can weld up all the holes on the manifold, eliminating the need for plugging the vacuum ports and leaving the unsightly EGR in place.
If you have an old manifold that you can send to the machine shop, Garret Machine (http://www.garrettmachine.com) can weld on a custom cut billet alluminum Weber 32/36 adapter mouting plate, weld all the vacuum ports and EGR port that are not needed, and Port & Polish the manifold all for about $225--$250. Once he gets done the manifold will look like a professional racing manifold.
Mike there at Garrett Machine told me that once he has the Manifold in hand he could have all the work done, and back out the door on its way to you in one week. Garrett Machine is also willing to do custom piping for exhaust manifolds as well. Any work that needs to be done for your custom project. You can click the link above for their website or call them at 541-259-2514.
Hope this helps somebody else,
Techno
I just got off the phone with a machine shop that can weld up all the holes on the manifold, eliminating the need for plugging the vacuum ports and leaving the unsightly EGR in place.
If you have an old manifold that you can send to the machine shop, Garret Machine (http://www.garrettmachine.com) can weld on a custom cut billet alluminum Weber 32/36 adapter mouting plate, weld all the vacuum ports and EGR port that are not needed, and Port & Polish the manifold all for about $225--$250. Once he gets done the manifold will look like a professional racing manifold.
Mike there at Garrett Machine told me that once he has the Manifold in hand he could have all the work done, and back out the door on its way to you in one week. Garrett Machine is also willing to do custom piping for exhaust manifolds as well. Any work that needs to be done for your custom project. You can click the link above for their website or call them at 541-259-2514.
Hope this helps somebody else,
Techno