351 Cleveland Tunnel Ram on a Windsor based BOSS 429.. it's called MIXED UP BOSS for a reason!

Today Is a follow-up to my last video picking the Perfect TunnelRam for my BOSS 429 "Style" headed Windsor, it's called MIXED UP BOSS for a reason! I finally decided to run a 351 Cleveland Weiand Hi-Ram will it work???
Coming up On Project MIXED UP BOSS the Howard's solid roller cam will be going in and I will be setting the valvetrain up so we can make that 750hp on pump gas!
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Andy

[@bcbloc02]

I would drill and tap the water holes then screw in plugs and drill and tap those to screw your manifold bolts into. Also tig weld up those other bosses and have them machined and drilled at the right angle. You don’t need some little wedge spacers to have to muck with when pulling the manifolds on and off. Remember simple service was your goal. 😎 Time spent now will save a lot later.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Score! And I didn't know that about the distributors, so thanks!

[@fc3sboy1]

I am a rotary guy but appreciate custom engine builds of any kind so that being said , here is an easy solution to your outer holes with the water cross over. Take a page from the lame LS world and run banjo bolts dowb them holes. Not only will you retain the water cross over but the banjos will double as a flange bolt. Simple fast easy and it works.

[@Jimmyk63]

Thank you for your insitghts and video I just love different ways you do things.🙂❤👍

[@cavscout62]

Casting flash on the NOS manifold is easily machined and obviously was designed for exactly what BOSS/Cleveland Heads and or Forced Induction do best, WOT. Anyone who doubts the performance capabilities of the design need only look at all the copies of the design in all the competitions head designs, especially Big Blocks from GM. The Aussie Performance Community really has taken the Cleveland design to its peak and beyond. I can’t wait to see and hear what this combo produces.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Right on. I love when people scratch their heads and are confused about what it is. More power to you.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Jason!! Im looking forward to hearing this thing run! Andy

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Andy, I am LOVING this build!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks man... It's been a long time in the making...but I believe it will be worth the wait!

[@prettyboyfloyd3397]

You da man Andy, the FORD MAN. Love the vids and the fact your no cookie cutter enthusiast

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks! For watching and the kind words... I do things my own weird kind of way...lol Andy

[@williamturner2617]

Thanks Andy, I agree with the concept of period correct looks with modern horse power levels . Will

[@matthewjohnson2495]

My god man you are a Genius Windsor distributors are hard to come across unless you buy a $400 brand new MSD but you come across 460 distributors all the time. You have definitely made my life a little easier as far as running down parts. You are the man 👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I don't know about all that... But I believe in saving a $ when I can... That is what true Hot Rodding is all about Andy

[@matthewjohnson2495]

If I had known this several years ago I’d probably have 3 or 4 MSD distributors but now that I know that I’ll bet I’ll have another one before this week is up . Thanks for all the valuable information and I’m located right at the mountains in Carolina myself

[@markbulva4188]

Can’t wait to see it run!!!!

[@alva1370]

I learned a lot watching this, thank you Andy.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Al for Watching! Please Subscribe and follow along on the build! Andy

[@chestrockwell8328]

Interesting, My Howard's Cam should be arriving this week as well. Eric was a big help in spec-ing the best cam for my build.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I have been using Howards for years.. after having a few other cams (Hyd flat tappet) go flat on break-in... I wont say their name but you probably know who... I switched to Howards cams and I've never had a problem! So I just stick with what I know works... Andy

[@jodypaul2695]

This is absolutely awesome!!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thank you Jody! I cant wait to hear it run...lol Thanks for watching and please subscribe to follow along on the build! Andy

[@jodypaul2695]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I can't wait to hear it either!

[@josephdavis6198]

Man that thing is looking sweet .

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Brother, Casper is in for a rude awaking! I need to find a Maverick to drop it in down the road.. make a Vintage ProStock looking build...

[@loganmpe7559]

_H - O - L - Y_ ..... Oh man I nearly fell off the chair when I saw those heads on the short block at the start of the video! Even without valve covers it looks massive. Beautiful!

[@Orygunner67]

I used to tear down and rebuild distributors for a living and I knew the gear issue before you got there but it was nice to hear again for my pitifully unused knowledge. Working there we learned how to build some pretty darn impressive thunderbolt and lightning ignition systems! As we said in the dungeon Ford fat shaft 13 tooth / 14 tooth. Don't quote me on the numbers but I think that was it? It's been a couple few decades. 🤠

[@codyhatch4607]

Those old 351C/M, yes I know the differences, were torque monsters, that engine will rock.

[@johnparrish9215]

I know you want to put this engine in your truck and it will look great in there, but Man I wish you had a Pinto.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

John, Its going into Casper for now... but my long term goal would be to find a '70 Maverick to drop it in and make a vintage ProStock racer out of it! Andy

[@johnparrish9215]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Oh, the Gapp and Roush 1972 car. I was thinking about the Bob Glidden Pinto but I think it had a Cleveland in it. Damn, Pro-Stock was great back then.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@johnparrish9215 yes it was!!! The Gapp Roush Maverick was powered by a BOSS 429 also... So it would look the part!

[@williamturner2617]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage This is the very thought that I was thinking . It would be so cool to see this engine optimized in Casper then placed in a Maverick to see the e.t. reduction going from the truck to the car. P.s. I would like to see the car with lettering and decals that would have been seen in 1970. Tijuana Taxi style.

[@jeremypike9153]

A maverick would be much easier to fit that engine into. With the boss style heads a pinto would need to go tube chassis up front. I Windsor swapped my 1979 pinto and it is very very tight between the firewall and the core support. Also swap headers are available for the 302 but not the 351 windsor the deck height wont allow them to fit with a Windsor topped 351. Custom headers aren't that big of a deal but would definitely be a challenge to make for that engine in the front of a pinto. The Maverick would be much easier to modify to fit considering what the chassis actually is. The falcon chassis under the maverick was what ford was using in the boss 429 mustang they did however make new strut tower braces and reshape the strut towers where they interfered with the engine on the mustang to be able to fit the 429 into it.

[@lautburns4829]

Love it Andy. What a great find.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thank you Sir! Yes it was... time to get the diegrinder out! LOL

[@amyhepker9025]

Hey, I had a 66 Mustang Coup with 302 and I put a Offenfauser Duel Quad Tunnel Ram Manifold, that I modified. I took the tunnel off and made a Plate out of Aluminum that fit perfect and I bored out all the Plate by drill. Any way, I had to put spacers on that plate that was mounted to the lower part of the intake. I mounted 2-2100 Autolight Carbs. The intake the way I made it had unbelievable Low End Power. It was very similar to a Individual Runner Manifold. I surprised everyone, most thought I was running duel quad, I street raced for many years and I embarrassed a lot of gm people. I could come out of the hole at 2500 RPM, run her up to 6500, that was my red line. 4 speed Close ratio with 4:62 rearend gears in a 8" rear. But, Yes, there is power to be made with the individual runner manifold, but it is Low end Power, I put this intake on a stock motor and it idled perfect at 500rpms. I did many things to that car for the 33 years I had it. Love the Build

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Amy, that is super cool stuff! Thanks for Watching and sharing that... Andy

[@muskyelondragon]

Good to see, it's gonna shred.

[@MrHP463]

You might want to dyno that intake as is with the slight mis match of the intake ports. That mis match can break up fuel molecules for better atomization. Ernie Elliott confirmed this with his Nascar engine testing. He made more power with the mis match. He told me this in person as I somewhat know him and have bought parts from him. It's worth a try.

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

Looking wicked cool Andy! You definitely lucked out. FYI if you ever want any aluminum parts cleaned and look brand new, hook up with Scott Miller at Aluminew, his process make parts look factory. Enjoying your channel, can’t wait to give you a shout out on my next episode. Thanks again. Andy

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks my brother!! I need to find a Dominator top for this thing... Do you happen to have one? I'm waiting to do some testing when we hit the dyno... If I have enough time! You know how Dyno time can be... Andy

[@DragBoss351Cleveland]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I sure do, I have one that has dominator top, good luck finding one, they are rare. I plan on dyno testing my 354ci cleveland with strip dominator, then switch to tr with 2 dominators. Have not got the motor yet, should be 10 days or so. My carbs are not rebuilt yet. If you want to try it I will send it to you, my priorities are the 409c, test it and then when your done, I will use on wife’s pro stock build.

[@Gdone]

I’m a Ford guy this is impressive

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Gregg... It is definitely different! I can't wait to hear it run and see what it makes! Thanks for Watching and please Subscribe to follow along with the build Andy

[@cjbert6790]

IR intakes were tried in the early days of pro stock with very limited success. They tend to limit the torque range of the engine to a very short rpm band!

[@jongallant6054]

Powerful top end performer.

[@69JANKS]

Hey Andy, i totally agree with the old school period correct look your going for, luv the nostalgia look 👌🏼🏁 Dist clearance isn’t too bad on that ☝🏼, you can actually machine the body shorter, machine a recess lip in one end & slide back together, drill tapped & grub screws in place. Had to do this to my Pro-Billet to clear on my Supercharged Cleveland. Coming together well buddy 👍🏼🏁 Janks.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

That is a good idea! Thanks brother...

[@69JANKS]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage anytime 👍🏼 , just a thought 🤷🏼‍♂️.... Can Actually remove shorten a substantial amount, shorten the shaft.....Done ✅ Can have the cap basically infront of the runner valley opening .

[@michaeln9905]

I love it man I think it’s a great idea the more I see those hammerheads the more I would like to have a set myself

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Michael... They are a true work of art! Greg Brown is a genius. And he is a very down to earth guy as well... I'm looking forward to seeing it on the Dyno and going down the track in my '71 F100 CASPER.. 750hp NA on pump gas or bust! Lol Andy

[@bigbear5510]

Yes, it's a lot of work but it will be totally worth it when it's all assembled and installed in Casper!!! That engine is going to be a beast! Keep up the great work there Andy!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Will do Sir! Thanks for the kind words... Just wrapping up the next video on setting the valvetrain up! Andy

[@watsisbuttndo829]

New Old Stock. That old ram waited a long time to show its stuff. Nice.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yes it did... It waited for my crazy build! I can't wait to hear those horses! Andy

[@luketeverino6085]

Love the videos brother! Glad you got the intake you wanted!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Luke! I cant wait to do valvetrain setup on this for people to see... the valve geometry is awesome!

[@loganmpe7559]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Haha that's the first time I've ever heard of anyone but me being excited about valve train geometry!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@loganmpe7559 Yeah to me I love doing valvetrain setups... Most people hate it but its kind of relaxing to me..LOL Andy

[@robertphillips3078]

This isn't the Carburetor that l mentioned y/day. However a Carby that might work is a Predator Carburetor. They will out perform a 4150 carburetor fairly easily. Did find the other carburetor that l mentioned 2 u y/day... a few hrs after l mentioned it 2 U. Will find it again & hopefully send u the link or make or both. Would be gr8 2 have pairs of carbies lying around that u can try out on the Dyno 2 find the Elusive no maker.... more hp.

[@earlwest6005]

Andy, you might do a little research on the intake that Glidden ran in the early Cleveland's he built. He just used the bottom of the intake and welded a piece of plate aluminum to the top and reshaped the top be dominator friendly. You might just be able to bolt it down using the existing stud holes. fill the intake to keep the velocity up in the runners. Also that looks like a MSD dizzy. Just put a crab cap on it for you accelerator pump and bowl clearance. Good luck..............

[@chucksgarage7165]

Can’t wait to see more.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks!! I have more on the way!

[@paintnamer6403]

I do not think I ever heard anyone say that they are going to build an engine that will confuse people. I think this will.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I believe it will... The new BOSS 429 style heads that fit on a Windsor block is something to behold... I could have taken the easy route and used the new Holley Hi-Ram for the 351w but it lacks the look! But by the deck being dry it will be EASY to do a head to head dyno test with old vs new Tunnel Rams! Andy

[@bobbywalter5320]

Hammer heads on an ls would bring confusion.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@bobbywalter5320 yes it would! Just Google Hot Rod Magazine Hemi LS and you can see the cover shot! Andy

[@johnguilbert1349]

Thats bad ass!

[@timothymroberts2949]

Very cool build you have

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks for Watching Timothy! I can't wait to hit the track with it Andy

[@phillmellina]

This dude is awesome.👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Mark-ow6tw]

Droppin' Hard Knowledge! Awesome Info UMSG!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Mark!! I will keep the vids coming! Andy

[@johnmasquelier6635]

You are just too cool dude!

[@chriscatarcio7534]

Cool 😎 I can't wait to hear it. 5. Grand and up. Thing SHOULD PULL Like a F. TRANE.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

it should make all of the right noises! It should make peak power around 7000-7200 so its going to be fun! Thanks for watching Andy

[@kencohagen4967]

Most guys cap off the extra hole and thread it for a pipe thread, then mill it flush. Then you drill a hole large enough to let the coolant flow.

[@ImpManiac]

Nice build! 😎 IM 😎

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks! I cant wait to get it in the truck and making passes down the track. Thanks for watching Andy

[@sheldonbromen2603]

Cant wait to see this monster

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks, trust me I do too!!! Andy

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

Great score on the intake! Good comments too. I concur with Janks, drop the distributor down a bit, show off the manifold better. If you want an adventure in jetting, drop the dominators straight on and experience the joy of tuning one runner to one Venturi, aka Individual Runner, or Independent Runner. It takes a strong vacuum signal to make it work, but I’d say you got that covered! You’re better off going with the plenum hat and 4150s I’m sure, but twin dominators in the IR configuration would look badass.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks David! I plan on trying different induction systems on it.. Ive been talking to David Vizard and we have some things in the works on it.. Stay Tuned Andy

[@dalegriffin8728]

Before you buy give Mike a try 😁 Mike was the very first person/dealer I ever bought a perfomance part from and that was when his shop was across from Tony's Icecream in Gastonia, N.C.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I guess that did sound like a car commercial now that I think about it... Mike has always had some cool Ford stuff but that intake was the first thing that I had ever gotten from him... I got to see a Real BOSS 429 the other day... Im still in shock over it...lol

[@dalegriffin8728]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage That worked out pretty great he had that intake. Looks like mixed up boss is really coming together.

[@brendendyson8470]

Tricky 👍🏻

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks, I can't to get it up and running! Andy

[@1968greg]

This will be awesome when its done,

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Im really excited about it... I hope you are right! Andy

[@johnwilburn]

I like the old school look with the intake, but the huge heads with sharks milled into them looks thoroughly modern. It's a mixture... She'll run great!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

The Sharks are a true give away!!! I have thought about filling them in.... But I want people to ask what they are too... its kinda weird even though these heads have been on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine, Im surprized by the amount of people who hasnt ever seen them! Andy

[@johnwilburn]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage I never saw them because they were on Hot Rod magazine. That’s become too uptown a publication for me.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@johnwilburn I Like that! "Too Uptown"

[@bigbear5510]

@@johnwilburn They're not the same as they were in the 80's and early 90's.

[@chrishumphries2818]

that'll b a grunty beast andy would like those bits on my 351w powered mk3 cortina in NZ thanks for videos

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thank you Chris! I love those MK3 Cortina's too bad we don't have any here in the US... Thanks for Watching Andy

[@kemosabegt350geuss6]

Going to be interesting to see how you plug up the gaps between the manifold and block at both ends. Im new to the channel so need to go back and get caught up.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

KemosabeGT350, The Hammerhead Performance Heads uses a Valley plate to cover the lifter valley.. Its a pretty neat piece because it is a two piece design so you can still access your lifters if need be once the engine is together! Thanks for Watching and please subscribe to follow along, Andy

[@jakehorton1410]

Man thats cool i think i would work the heads rather than doing anything to the intake its a peace of history. Cant wait to see some numbers.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Jake, I can't wait either.... Andy

[@frankkoppen7281]

I'd put a phenolic spacer between lower and upper intake . like 3/4 thick. fixes your slight mismatch. plus heat barrier. win,win.

[@danmyers9372]

It might even help the air/fuel distribution for the cylinders fed by each carb.

[@johnhutton7019]

Awesome stuff Andy! Thanks for the tip on the distributor.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks for watching John! I bought that distributor at the Charlotte Autofair NIB for like $100 I knew it was labeled for a BBF and I thought i would hold on to it or just sell it down the road.. one day i had 351w distributor beside it and I thought it looked almost identical! So I began to measure both and the light bulb went on.. they were the same! only the gear was different... Andy

[@ruazfast]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage back in the seventies I figured out you can use a 351 Cleveland distributor and use a 302 distributor gear to make it fit a 351 Windsor. I just used what I had.🧐👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@ruazfast that is what true Hot Rodding is all about... We had to make things work... That is why I'm having fun making this frankenstein! Andy

[@ruazfast]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage back in the day I didn't have anyone to help me figure out things. Now I have Cleveland parts, one of these days maybe get it running again. And the tunnel ram works great with two small carburetors. I'll be following you on your build, hopefully you won't have to much to modify. Good luck 👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks, you should really check out my buddy Tim Halstead's DragBoss youtube channel... Big time Cleveland man... He is building a Vintage Cleveland ProStock motor... Man that thing is sweet... Thanks for Watching again Andy Andy

[@TheClintmeister]

Use a short dist cap, one designed for a blower motor. Then you wont have to cut on the front of the manifold.

[@toddjones5382]

should make a sheetmetal low-ram intake and use the adapter you already have

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Todd, I could do that.. But im trying to have a vintage ProStock look to it when its done. Thanks for Watching! Andy

[@johnelliott7375]

Got to be a good way without using the epoxy. Just a thought and hopefully you can figure out something like you guys always do. I have learned a ton watching the channel and hopefully I can learn a ton more. Great job and I hope you have a great upcoming week. Enjoy your evening.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

John honestly I could bolt it on and run it as is... but im afraid it would upset the air once it hits the port entry... by doing the epoxy deal im going to be able to add a bit of taper from the plenum entry to runner exit which it doesnt have right now... I will cover all of that in that video! Andy

[@johnelliott7375]

Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge with your viewers, I am getting more confident to try and build one to try myself. Thank you for your time and help with your knowledge! John.

[@conservativecrusader80]

Having a 351W with BOSS 9 heads topped off with a NOS 351C tunnel ram is pretty awesome! Hopefully the hp numbers do it justice! I haven't heard what compression ratio you are planning to run but please run at least 12.5:1 and run it on E85 or more with race gas anything less would not do your build justice. This engine needs some real compression!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Adam, this is going to be an on going engine build. With the heads as cast they will support 800hp. after it is built and dyno'd it will be put in my 71 F100 Casper for a while and then David Vizard and myself plan to port the heads and shoot for 4 digit numbers! Right now it is 11.1 to 1 compression and has a "somewhat streetable solid roller" and our goal is 750hp on pump gas... So stay tuned! Thanks for watching Andy

[@conservativecrusader80]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Well I can't argue with an 11:1 750 hp small block! I was thinking it would make in the 700's. What fuel are you planning on running when its all said and done. I live in Indiana and E85 is everywhere. It regularly checks in around 104-105 octane, helps the engine run very cool, and is cheap. Right now around me it's going for $2.46/ gallon. I consider E-85 pump gas😁

[@josephnubile1970]

I am really enjoying this build. Will you be polishing the intake runners smooth as possible to enhance flow? And how are you going to seal up the valley of the motor? Please show us as much of the process as possible. I am really interested in all the custom touches on this combination. Keep up the Awsome content. See you in the next one.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Joseph! One thing I noticed about this intake is the opposite taper it has.. The runners at the plenum is smaller than the exit of the runner... I will cover all of that in the video on epoxying the intake but, for intake surfaces you don't want to have a perfectly smooth surface.. You need to have some texture to keep the gas suspended in the airstream.. I want people to see how detailed it is putting an engine together and not just go from a bare block to a fully running motor on the dyno in a 30 min video! I want to try and show some things that will help inspire people to give putting engines together.... I have some good stuff coming up on setting up the valvetrain and cams.... Thanks again, Andy

[@aussiesupersnake6642]

Hey Mate good to see charging along with your build,scored a orsum manifold,does Greg Brown make intake manifolds for his heads,also does that speed shop have a intake manifold to suit yates c3 heads on a 8.2 deck dart block

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thank you Aussie supersnake! Greg designed the heads to work with any aftermarket 351W intake.. They dont require a specific manifold... Im using the Cleveland so I can have a dry manifold so I can make fast intake swaps for testing and to access the lifter valley to keep an eye on my lifters... On the 8.2 deck intake, He may have something.. Im not sure but you can email him to find out. Andy

[@ScottKenny1978]

Score!

[@scottinWV]

When you epoxy the runners and make them match the intake ports, do you think that will help with lower rpm street drivability?

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

It by shrinking the runner the engine will see it as a longer runner.. which "should" boost mid range torque... This setup will probably make peak torque around 5500 rpm with the cam I'm running! Thanks for Watching Andy

[@timmcfarland2853]

Are you in Dallas NC? I'm in Shelby and work in Bessemer City, small world. I'm an old Ford guy, keep us posted on how this engine turns out.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I'm in Mt. Holly! Will be making hot water with it soon! I go to Shadyside all the time... Thanks for Watching Andy

[@timmcfarland2853]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage My uncle John McFarland used to race at shuffle town, greer and shadyside. I haven't been in a while but I'm gonna have to come check you out. Good luck.

[@cindymccready2093]

What do you think it would cost to build this setup for the street? Thanks for the help full video s

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

If you buy the kit from Hammerhead you are looking about $6500-7500 depending on your options.. So if you are looking to buy a set of good aftermarket heads such as AFR or Trickflow you would be looking at $2000 so basically you would have $4k more give or take more than a traditional wedge setup... This is just a ball park though.. Hope this helps Andy

[@robertphillips3078]

Nice Andy... just out of curiosity did the Holley Tunnel Ram fit up correctly. It was sitting on the bench but u didn't go there. Gr8 pick up on a brand new Cleavland Tunnel Ram. Real sweet.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Robert.. the reason I didn't even entertain running the Holley is twofold. One the runners aren't a straight shot to the back of the Intake valve.. The runner length is also too long for the rpm range (7000-7200rpm) I'm wanting to reach and the Cross Sectional area is a bit small for the power I'm trying make... hope all of this makes sense... Andy

[@robertphillips3078]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Cheers Andy. How long before we see it on the Dyno

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Well.. I'm waiting on my Valvecovers to be engraved Greg Brown just finished the Powder Coating on them.. So once I get them and get the intake done.. it will happen. It might be a few weeks... But it's getting close! Andy

[@canabox7112]

You need a sheet metal intake.

[@pete540Z]

From reading Vizard's books and articles, he seems to love IR manifolds. I'm betting he'd push you to find some huge Dominators to put on that thing if you can find or make the adapter. Actually, Troy Patterson of TMPCarbs.net has done this a few times for Fords. www.speed-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15971

[@danmyers9372]

I don’t think that manifold would be considered as having 100% isolated or dedicated runners as the upper manifold appears to a have a bit of an open plenum to allow some distribution between the 4 cylinders fed by each carb.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Dan, the Weiand adapter I was referring to makes the bottom intake a true IR setup... I would have to assume that they didnt work that well.. Because the ProStock guys gave up on that early '71-'72 but I would love to try it and see what it does!! Andy

[@danmyers9372]

Sorry Andy, I clearly wasn’t listening very well! My wife can attest to this issue.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@danmyers9372 us men have that selective hearing...at least my wife says that I have it! Lol

[@danmyers9372]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage - I’m guessing that racers gave up on the dedicated runner adapter due to distribution issues. Carbs just don’t provide equal enough distribution resulting in some cylinders bring too rich and others too lean. If tuneable port EFI was used it might work!

[@danmyers9372]

If you are going to try it with carbs I would either install EGT bungs (would mess up the nostalgia look) or really check the plugs closely!

[@bobcuomo5122]

Andy would you like to sell the 8.2 to 9.5 intake adapters?

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Bob send me an email to [e-mail] Thanks Andy

[@karlsracing8422]

Synchronization tool.

[@davidmoore9482]

It's going to be a thousand horsepower naturally aspirated engine?

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

David, the goal for it is 750 on pump gas... I'm going to street drive this ALOT.. so I went with a Cam profile that will live in that situation... Once it has been on the street/strip for a while.. we are planning on a all out build that will involve us porting the heads and more Cam and compression to try and break that 1000 mark.. but that is a good bit away... Andy

[@davidmoore9482]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage well I really love this build! My two favorite Ford engines are the 351 Cleveland and 351 Windsor so I'm all for it