[charged392]

Today switched out every pipe clamp I had to t-bolt style much bigger footprint and alot more clamping pressure won't have any blown pipes now

When I do the boost upgrades I may have v-band ends welded on my pipes with seals in them that would be cool

Also you guys aren't going to believe this I am going to tackle a custom sheet metal intake manifold for my truck got a friend who will let me use his tig welder and his lathe will have a spot for the map sensor and nipples on it also for the vacuum hook ups its going to be a single plane style custom made like everything else on my truck I do this is goin to be geared toward a boost setup the runners are not going to be long so an NA motor won't benefit but it will look cool either way will keep you guys posted

 

[Ghost03hemi]

custom sheet metal intake manifold

That's a very good idea Keith. The plastic truck intake manifold will blow out around 17 to 20psi boost. :thumb:

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Just throwing this out for thought, how about a hybrid using an aluminum manifold and cutting the top off of it to use the base and then building something from that? I see the LS folks inserting longer runners in their manifolds. How about fabricating tunable runners in a bolt-on top box? Hidden nitous injectors with meth foggers, I gotta have a beer, my brain is over heating...

 

[Ghost03hemi]

This is what I had in mind with a built in intercooler.:thumb:

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I like it!

 

[charged392]

I saw that mod man manifold stu and was thinking I could just drill the efi holes that are cast into out and then fab up a top hat that would bolt on and have a place for my throttle body gotta see what would be best but that is Deff a good base

Using a 6.1 manifold is also an idea and modifying it alot options to pick from either way its moving forward been looking for awhile now

 

[Ghost03hemi]

The Modman intake manifold doesn't require the a/c or alternator brackets to be modded.:thumb::thumb: And the coils mount under the manifold.:SWEET1:

 

[charged392]

If I get that manifold I would get the 5.7 efi base pre drilled with fuel rails for $749 a make a top cover myself will still be cheaper than doing the mopar one where I need rails and would still have to make a custom top the modman seems to be the est route unless I can come by a 6.1 free or very cheap and mod the inlet a little bit still may just make one from scratch sheet metal style will take along time being that I work alot and trying to find the right material for the job

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I look at this one to inspire fantancy's occassionally, I like the intercooler setting inside the base. The TB an be mounted pointing straight up wouldn't be a problem I would think.


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[Ghost03hemi]

would get the 5.7 efi base pre drilled with fuel rails for $749 a make a top cover myself

Believe they can also cnc the groves for the oem 5.7 intake manifold O-rings.

 

[FrostKing]

You can buy your own fuel injector boss stepped drill bit to make your own holes. Just another option.

 

[charged392]

It's $750 for the bass intake and fuel rails mounted the top plate I can make no real issue

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Do you have any links to the site advertising the manifold?

 

[Ghost03hemi]

Indy Cylinder Heads. They build Gen III Hemi engines too.:thumb::thumb:


INDY CYLINDER

 

[charged392]

My other option is to buy the edlebrock dual quad manifold and make a custom y top to the throttle and have engine works weld in injector bosses making it efi friendly options is all I can say

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Indy Cylinder Heads. They build Gen III Hemi engines too.:thumb::thumb:


INDY CYLINDER

Thanks,

 

[charged392]

Off with the old bumper and crossbrace

 

[charged392]

And the new I stalled not flush welding it in just in case I like the seams getting painted tomm or Thursday not sure yet

 

[charged392]

Another shot still need a light for some reason didn't come with it like it should have but not going to sweat a 2$ light

 

[Redtruck-VA]

You got to love the roll pan, but why is the damn tailgate so heavy?