1988 M30B35 Intake Mainfold (NEW pics included)

[ElRey]

And they said it couldn't be done, and they may still be right. In our attempt to solve the Brake Booster Intake Manifold conundrum, my mechanic has installed a ’91 325 IX brake booster and shaved down the lower edge of the stock ’88 intake manifold. The first fit test proved to be still too tight so the IM goes back to the welder for another shave. When it all fits, the IM & valve cover are off to the powder coater.
Regards,
Kingman

Intake manifold with undercoating gunk still on it.

Brake booster & manifold just touching

Another look

 

[ElRey]

And they said it couldn't be done, and they may still be right. In our attempt to solve the Brake Booster Intake Manifold conundrum, my mechanic has installed a ’91 325 IX brake booster and shaved down the lower edge of the stock ’88 intake manifold. The first fit test proved to be still too tight so the IM goes back to the welder for another shave. When it all fits, the IM & valve cover are off to the powder coater.
Regards,
Kingman

Intake manifold with undercoating gunk still on it.

Brake booster & manifold just touching

Another look

 

[Bill Riblett]

Does that fit under the hood?!?

 

[Bill Riblett]

Does that fit under the hood?!?

 

[x_atlas0]

The B35 manifold does clear the hood, barely. The main issue is the booster.

 

[x_atlas0]

The B35 manifold does clear the hood, barely. The main issue is the booster.

 

[jhjacobs]

Maybe a hood scoop can be fitted, kind of a 70's Tans Am look!.

 

[jhjacobs]

Maybe a hood scoop can be fitted, kind of a 70's Tans Am look!.

 

[ElRey]

Hood Scoop

Great Idea!
The shaved manifold is in, I'll post more pics tomorrow

Hey Atlas, you must remember Alpharetta Auto Parts & Phil & Mike at Bavarian in Atlanta . . . Back in the days of my 2500
Regards,
Kingman

 

[ElRey]

Hood Scoop

Great Idea!
The shaved manifold is in, I'll post more pics tomorrow

Hey Atlas, you must remember Alpharetta Auto Parts & Phil & Mike at Bavarian in Atlanta . . . Back in the days of my 2500
Regards,
Kingman

 

[jhjacobs]

Now all it needs is a gigantic hood decal of a bird with spread wings! :wink:

 

[jhjacobs]

Now all it needs is a gigantic hood decal of a bird with spread wings! :wink:

 

[ElRey]

New Pics

Here are the pics of the manifold

There's a bit more than a 1/2" clearance between brake booster & the manifold.
Regards,
Kingman

 

[ElRey]

New Pics

Here are the pics of the manifold

There's a bit more than a 1/2" clearance between brake booster & the manifold.
Regards,
Kingman

 

[84E24]

Is there an issue with using the orginal CSi intake with a 3.5 head and motor?

Just wondering...


Thanks,

 

[84E24]

Is there an issue with using the orginal CSi intake with a 3.5 head and motor?

Just wondering...


Thanks,

 

[Malc]

Is there an issue with using the orginal CSi intake with a 3.5 head and motor?

Just wondering...


Thanks,

No
However you might want to consider changing the injectors to "yellow" top ones. You can get them from Bosch with a barbed top so you can use them with the short hoses and original mounting system. However you would have to change the plugs on the harness unless your going for a Motronic ECU and engine harness
Malc

 

[Malc]

Is there an issue with using the orginal CSi intake with a 3.5 head and motor?

Just wondering...


Thanks,

No
However you might want to consider changing the injectors to "yellow" top ones. You can get them from Bosch with a barbed top so you can use them with the short hoses and original mounting system. However you would have to change the plugs on the harness unless your going for a Motronic ECU and engine harness
Malc

 

[x_atlas0]

Re: Hood Scoop

Great Idea!
The shaved manifold is in, I'll post more pics tomorrow
Hey Atlas, you must remember Alpharetta Auto Parts & Phil & Mike at Bavarian in Atlanta . . . Back in the days of my 2500
Regards,
Kingman

Alpharetta Auto Parts? Was that the junkyard up on Hwy 9, past MacFarland? That place closed down a few years ago, unfortunately. Now, if I was still there, I'd have to go up to Brasleton and see what cars Bobby Thrash of Strictly German would have available. Good guy, but it is a good hour away.

As for the other two, I'm not sure. Are you talking about the guys at Performing Imports? My main mechanic was David Harrison, of Harrison Motorsports.

 

[x_atlas0]

Re: Hood Scoop

Great Idea!
The shaved manifold is in, I'll post more pics tomorrow
Hey Atlas, you must remember Alpharetta Auto Parts & Phil & Mike at Bavarian in Atlanta . . . Back in the days of my 2500
Regards,
Kingman

Alpharetta Auto Parts? Was that the junkyard up on Hwy 9, past MacFarland? That place closed down a few years ago, unfortunately. Now, if I was still there, I'd have to go up to Brasleton and see what cars Bobby Thrash of Strictly German would have available. Good guy, but it is a good hour away.

As for the other two, I'm not sure. Are you talking about the guys at Performing Imports? My main mechanic was David Harrison, of Harrison Motorsports.