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Originally Posted by tom s
Intake with top machined and holes drilled and threaded.
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Tradermike 2012 here:
This Post puts into perspective all I have learned by taking an Auto-Cad course at Atlantic Vo-Tech in South Fla. The Course took two years to complete and earned an "A" for my effort. I was retrained because I could not Install Carpet any more. Now, I have had the chance to witness your Tunnel Ram Procedure, an actual job, in real time. This Post allows me to understand where Technology has come in this Industry and how it is used.
I am Impressed with all you Engineers, Designers, Auto-Cad Draftsman, Machinist's and the CNC Personel that have to Input" Lines of Computer code" in order to run "tool paths", so that the Process of Manufacturing can be completed. I almost went back to school for CNC operator but found myself renting rooms in two Mobile Homes, that I cut up into 11 rooms in total, and that was easier than going to work every day.
I would like to know if my 1979 Pontiac TA with the 428 ci Motor and "D"-Port Heads will work with the later Tunnel Ram Intake. I have a scoop on my Hood, so that won't be a problem. Please give me an assessment of what this would entail in my case using say a 500 to 650 cfm new Carbs. , determine what the costs, Itemized too approx. figures please. I want to see if I am even in the same league as you people, that have already committed. I see a once in a lifetime chance to upgrade my Vehicle if it is cost effective. Now, my GTO 1966
Rochester Tri-Power Intake and 1966 GTO Tri-Power carbs. could be sold or traded to pay for my costs. What is my system worth in 100% percent "Good" Factory condition?
I Believe that I could sell the Intake and 3 Rochester Carbs. as a package for a lot more than the $2500 Price tag for the custom manufactured Tunnel Ram. So, it depends if my "D"-Port Heads, Exhaust and Intake Manifold will even work with the New Tunnel Ram system. "I am thinking out loud here" about an even trade, where someone exchanges a complete working system for my complete system. Since my system is the Original Number Matching, Date Coded Equipment from a 1966 GTO making it very valuable for resale at the auction. Especially, when it is returned to another 1966 GTO or 1966 Vehicle.
I even have 2 out of 3 of those Metal Tags that Rochester used on the Top of the Air Horn to identify the Carbs. authenticity. I have made sure that all the parts are within these Carbs. and that they meet OEM Factory standards. They are remanufactured using genuine GM parts and Gaskets. Mike out.