Looking to see if the above OE aluminum intake will fit my BBC with cowl induction and not need the air cleaner spacer? Currently have a repopped LS6 intake.
Thanks in advance again.
Thanks in advance again.
Will a Snowflake 3933163 Intake Fit?
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569 intake on the 70SS L78. Like others have said, the 163 will fit fine. You just leave the spacer off the top of the carb.
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It was used for the Corvette's lower hood clearance issues,which never happened in 1970.
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Well that makes sense!
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I may try to find a 163 intake. But most I've looked at are way expensive. Used being as much as new repops.
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Prices for used intakes are crazy,I would get the repro or a new Performer RPM.
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In my way of thinking, that is the best and most likely answer.
I have always understood that the LS6 (much less, the also planned LS7) did not clear Fed emissions requirements in time for 70 Corvette production; BUT, if that is correct, why did 70 Chevelles meet emissions requirements for 70 production?
NOT that I care, just curious.
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I wonder if it was the late release of the "new" Corvette and Camaro for 1970?
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I don't believe the factory offered the 454 in the Camaros. You could get a 454 in one from Baldwin-Motion and possibly Yenko but I don't think the factory offered it.
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That has also been my understanding since day one in 1970.
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It was used on the L-78's is what I meant.
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Now, let's go back to "will it fit"?
All manifolds with rectangular ports (some people prefer square ports) will fit all stock type BB heads with either oval or rect ports.
BUT, a manifold with oval ports will not work on a head with rect ports. There would be a big air gap between the manifold and the head port (GIGONDA vacuum leak).
If a rect port manifold is used on an oval port head, MANY, MANY people claim there will be a reversion of flow as a result of the difference in intake/head port sizes. BUUUUUUUUUUT, there have been members here that have run that combination with no noticeable issues.
All manifolds with rectangular ports (some people prefer square ports) will fit all stock type BB heads with either oval or rect ports.
BUT, a manifold with oval ports will not work on a head with rect ports. There would be a big air gap between the manifold and the head port (GIGONDA vacuum leak).
If a rect port manifold is used on an oval port head, MANY, MANY people claim there will be a reversion of flow as a result of the difference in intake/head port sizes. BUUUUUUUUUUT, there have been members here that have run that combination with no noticeable issues.
VORTECPRO built a 454 for a fellow TCer w/781 heads and the 3963569 LS6 intake and it made 560 HP
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That's what I like to hear!
I did find a 163 intake in California for $200. Snatched it up. Shipping, that's another story. Quarter of the price of the intake.
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I’m putting the L-88 intake on a set of 69 dump truck heads now ! Some used the rectangle intakes for more fuel ! This combo was given to me 20 years ago ! This seems like a restriction so I now have over 20 hrs of clean up work on these heads ! The big ovals don’t have enough meat to fully match the intake but it’s a lot closer and should run way better ! Will find out ! Of course I straightened the ports a little bit and added the vortex ditches ! The little 396 with the 505 lift crane should be sporty with 3:73’s and 4 speed in the 69 Camaro !
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Here's the intake I purchased off eBay for $200. Kinda upset that it was painted black 'cause the paint around the exhaust crossover ports was baked on and it took 3 days to get it off with my blast cabinet. All the holes are in remarkable condition and have been chased with a Tap.
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Here's after 4 days of blasting and thread chasing. This is the same intake as above. Had to sit my L88 carb on top.
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I dont reconize the logo on the runner. It's not a Winters Snowflake. Let me know what you think.
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Here's after 4 days of blasting and thread chasing. This is the same intake as above. Had to sit my L88 carb on top.
I dont reconize the logo on the runner. It's not a Winters Snowflake. Let me know what you think.
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That looks like a 163 intake that would have come on the 454 LS6/XAA crate engines. Hence the black paint too.
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Aaaaa, that makes. Thanks for the reply.
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