I began the final steps to do a permanent install on my new bathtub manifold base. To match up properly and produce the best power from my CNC ported Edelbrock heads, the roof of the bathtub intake needs to be raised substantially. Thankfully, Toms original design and subsequent revisions allow for this by having lots of material in the of the port! Almost 1/2" of aluminum available . I needed to raise the port about .250", so very much appreciated. Look how nice the as-cast port alignment is. Compare that to the reproduction Ram Air IV/455 HO intakes. Most of them need substantial welding to just be usable. Not to mention that is a super easy manifold to make compared to this 2-piece factory tunnel Ram. I have about 4-5 hours of grinding to do the other 7 ports, then it's final wash and install. Thanks again for a really nice piece.
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