Intake manifold
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From 1955 until about 1986, all SBC engines had the same 12-bolt intake bolt pattern. In about 1987, GM changed the center 4 bolts to 72 degrees. This was used (except on Corvette aluminum heads, which retained the early bolt pattern) until the 8-bolt Vortec head bolt pattern took over in about 1996. | From 1955 until about 1986, all SBC engines had the same 12-bolt intake bolt pattern. In about 1987, GM changed the center 4 bolts to 72 degrees. This was used (except on Corvette aluminum heads, which retained the early bolt pattern) until the 8-bolt Vortec head bolt pattern took over in about 1996. | ||
| − | The early intake can be made to fit later 72 degree heads by slotting the bolt holes and fabricating (or buying) shims to correct the angles. [http://www.persh.org/pickup/TBI%20Intake%20Manifold.htm '''Using a stock TBI Intake Manifold'''] and [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-87-cast-iron-heads-vs-older-intake-55-86-a-175547.html#post1250079 '''this Hotrodders forum thread'''] has the details. | + | The early intake can be made to fit later 72 degree heads by slotting the bolt holes and fabricating (or buying) shims to correct the angles (same with using the later intake (both TBI and TPI intakes from F-bodies (Camaro/Firebird) with the early cylinder heads and 87-91 Corvette aluminum heads). [http://www.persh.org/pickup/TBI%20Intake%20Manifold.htm '''Using a stock TBI Intake Manifold'''] and [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-87-cast-iron-heads-vs-older-intake-55-86-a-175547.html#post1250079 '''this Hotrodders forum thread'''] has the details. |
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| + | Neither of the earlier intake bolt patterns are compatible with the Vortec 8-bolt cylinder head (with the exception of some performance intake manifolds e.g. Edelbrock Victor Jr. if used with the Vortec head after redrilling - some aftermarket Vortec heads will have a dual bolt pattern which do not support the traditional SBC intake manifold), nor can a Vortec intake be used on either of the earlier bolt pattern heads. | ||
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==Types of intakes== | ==Types of intakes== | ||
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