Tom Ginefra
True Classic
I recently purchased a stock euro manifold with a 34 DMTR, and an Allison header.
Unfortunately, the header was designed to be used with a Fuel Injected motor. I also have a complete custom exhaust to match the header, so I would really like to be able to use them both. The tubes for cylinders 2 & 3 are hitting the bottom of the manifold and I need to pick up at least 1/2" of clearance to make it work. Does anyone know how thick the bottom of the stock cast aluminum intake is? I want to maintain the water jacket in the manifold since it's so close to the header tubes, but I dont want to start grinding on it, only to find out it's an 1/8" thick. I also planned on bashing in my beautiful header slightly, to help take up some of the clearance needed. Won't have photos until I'm in the shop, tomorrow.
Unfortunately, the header was designed to be used with a Fuel Injected motor. I also have a complete custom exhaust to match the header, so I would really like to be able to use them both. The tubes for cylinders 2 & 3 are hitting the bottom of the manifold and I need to pick up at least 1/2" of clearance to make it work. Does anyone know how thick the bottom of the stock cast aluminum intake is? I want to maintain the water jacket in the manifold since it's so close to the header tubes, but I dont want to start grinding on it, only to find out it's an 1/8" thick. I also planned on bashing in my beautiful header slightly, to help take up some of the clearance needed. Won't have photos until I'm in the shop, tomorrow.