The Stickman's Custom Cruiser Build thread

Ok I bought a new Edebrock High rise Performer intake part #7111. I bought it cause the old Performer is warped to hell and I need to fix the leak problem. ALthough I think it might be a problem with the head because the cast iron intake leaked at the EGR crossover too. But then again I didn't read the turkey try gasket directions either time i did it until after the last one that said to use gasket sealer around the ports. Never had to do this on any other car. So hopefully this will seal right and I can get all the performance outa my engine that I should. Here are so some pics comapring the 2 Performer intakes.



You can clearly see the new intake is about 2 inches taller than the old one.
Here is it mounted and with the carb on it.



Now it did represent a big problem. The base plate for the batwing aircleaner is flat so it sits up off the carb. Thankfully I had an old HUGE aircleaner that had a drop down base that is the same size. So I swapped one for the other(will need some trimming) and low and behold I can close my hood.

 

No choke stove in the new one? I was just reading a good DIY about cleaning aluminum castings too... Where the heck is it now?

Pristine!

 

Found the Cast cleaning tip:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/manifolds/pop_cleantips.html

They recommend this:
http://www.rdchem.com/cleaning-up-die-cast-aluminum-housing.html

With that sealant you used, the old one might be reusable?

 

Nope no choke stove. I hope I won't need it. I also hope to have a winter car by winter so baby can stay in the garage whenever I get the damn Fieros out of there. The other intake will need a plaining I think. It is all wavey on one side.

 

That's a Holley carb isn't it? Regardless I think most of them make an electric thermal choke blackbox too, but then in PA, you're probably right, you won't need it. Really humid and maybe some frost unless you're in the mountains.

 

Nope that's a Q-Jet. I tried a Holley and could never get the fuel bowls to fill so I got rid of it.

 

They used electric chokes on some Q-Jet applications (I'm thinking 3rd gen V8 Camaro/Firebird), and with a little tinkering they can be successfully adapted to the older style carb.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

 

Don't use the turkey tray with an aluminum intake...you'll most likely have continuing problems with leakage. Use the Mr Gasket Ultra seal gaskets or the Fel Pro ones which replace the turkey tray. Also be sure to torque the intake ptroperly rather than just tightening it down.

Also, I'm guessing you've probably figured this out, but I'm guessing you will most likely have clearance issues when trying to install the Rocket Racing valve covers due to the height.

Looks good...keep up the good work!

 

I have been told both ways with the damn turkey tray. We will see how it works with the new intake. The last intake was warped so that is probably a cause. I did try those felpro's and had a bigger leak, but that was also with the warped intake. So we shall see. The transmission is in and I just have to work out fitting the new radiator and transmission cooler. Then I can run it again. The only problem I have with the Rocket Racing valve covers is they hit the terminal on my altenator. Otherwise they fit. I might just grind some of it away so they fit, but i'm not sure yet.

 

Well I got my transmission back from the rebuilder after the front seal went. I figured I might as well get the shiftkit put in and have the whole trans rebuilt. I also figured while the trans was out to replace the LT-1 radiator with an all aluminum one and to replace the Edelbrock Intake that was warped with another better one. The Intake was easy and I covered that in a previous post. The radiator was a bit more involved. I could not use the LT-1 radiators fans and since I had to shell out big dough for the trans rebuild I couldn't get new fans which can cost a good penny. So I bought 2 junkyard fans and made my own mounts. I think it came out very well.

 

That's pretty slick. I'd round off the top and bottom of the angles to ease the pain when you forget they're there.

 

The top will be covered with an aluminum shroud that I will be making tomorrow. Stay tuned. I also mounted a trans cooler but neglected to take pics so that will be posted later as well.

 

A built0in tool holder? Lookin' forward to it.

 

Nice stuff! Your building a very impresive wagon

 

Hey Stickman, just got through reading this thread and congratulations on a job very well done. It's looking A1 great stuff!!