Wanted - 1972 intake, iron or aluminum HO
 

Got my 800 Qjet and now thinking about getting a 72 intake. Just not sure yet if I want to search for one that’s already ported or I port myself. Just kind of seeing what’s out there right now.

The stock intake is cheap and everywhere. I've got multiples. Where do you live?

I’m down in gulf shores, AL. I definitely would be looking at a stock iron or an aftermarket aluminum. Don’t need original aluminum as my motor isn’t original. Just going for more stock-ish appearing look

Be cautious with a new aluminum repop. Before you spend the money for port matching, test the threaded holes for proper fit and perform a pressure test with dye penetrant if you can. I went through two RA-IV reproductions to get a good one. The first was a porous casting that had pinhole leaks in the front runners and crossover, the second suffered from temperature sender holes that were tapped too large in diameter.

That sounds painful. Are there certain companies/castings that are better than others?

No, they’re all sh*t.

Just get an iron 1972 unit and put it on a diet.

Most all require port matching and welding to get the core shift fixed.

What do yall think of performer rpm?

Good manifold if you can fit it under your hood. I have run one before.

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