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Old 09-16-2011, 01:44 PM   #5
CraigG
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Default Re: Intake Manifold Thickness?

Hey Everybody,

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH ALL OF YOU ABOUT THE CHINA SLAVE LABOR issues - USA PRODUCTS!!!

I am an old bracket racer - had some very tough times for about 13 years. I have been out of racing for about 20 years.

I race Pontiac motors and had a ONE OFF dominator carb manifold built that would be low enough for the filter to fit under the hood. More like a stock eliminator / fast class looking car - '72 GTO.

I was very disappointed that the builder / porter chose a china product (Hurricane Professional Products with a "1 spacer) - I was hoping that it would be an older HSD - USA made. I still think very highly of and recommend him often.

Matching the intake properly meant that the correct radius and entry to the head made a certain place in the top of the casting very thin. After the fact - I am trying to get the top of the runners built up - welded in one certain spot on the top of each runner about "1 wide.

I do realize that I am not the typical racer on this board with regards to Money and Tme, I just know that you guys have a great wealth of knowledge and experience with building, modifying and pushing the limits of materials.

I appreciate your willingness to help and would look forward to meeting some of you in the future - perhaps at some NHRA event.

Thanks Again, Craig

Last edited by CraigG; 09-16-2011 at 10:44 PM. Reason: spelling
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