[Andre]

I'm assuming this hobbyist is Steve S. I've been talking to him about this project for about 2.5 years maybe more.
If someone would reproduce carbs, that would sell for about $200 each, then a repo intake would be a hot item, as carbs would outnumber intakes.
Right now, there seems to be a lack of correct carbs, but many bare intakes can still be found in the $200 range. Even with a bead blast and paint, the price would be about $225 total for a comprable intake. The advantage to the aluminum one would be weight. (unless it has improved flow characteristics)
I'm not sure if the weight savings is worth the extra $200. If I were using a tripower intake for a race car, I'd say it was worth the $200, but since most are not racing with tripower, and restorers want the original intake, I'm not sure how sales would do.