Why I spent so much time on the intake

[Bill Blue]

Why I spent so much time on the intake manifold? Look here:
http://www.hogansracingmanifolds.com/priceList.htm

$1400 for a fabricated 4 cylinder intake! I think I have about $200 in parts for both intake and header and I have over $50 worth of parts left over. Now if they will only work...

Bill

 

[robertf]

they sure are pretty

check these out. would this have saved any time?

http://www.jgsturbo.com/index2.html

 

[Bill Blue]

The Duratec header flange would have saved me a few hours. I'd guess maybe 2 or 3. But I have the equipment to make that and find it relatively quick and easy. Not to mention that is the kind of stuff I like to do.

Thinking in 3 dimensions and welding is what I find difficult drives me nuts. As a WAG, I have 30 to 40 hours in the header. The intake is more complex, but was easier. I think its because I know the header welds have to be good, any holes in the intake will be clogged with paint.

Bill