How to install intake manifold on a small block Chevy

I show you how I install an Edelbrock performer 2101 intake manifold on a small block chevy.
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[@vincentgagliano7461]

I'm doing my first sbc rebuild. So I'm gonna drink this here beer, watch all your videos and learn some stuff.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Drink one for me 😁

[@salty-he5jt]

Thank you man I just bought a 84 blazer like my dad had before he passed away he never had the chance to teach me he passed when I was 10 of cancer but anyway one sob story later ,,,,thank you man

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're more than welcome.

[@shafferjoe1962]

Thank you sir, this is just what I needed to know to help my son in law replace the gaskets. Be blessed brother

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Glad to help out.

[@jeffdillard5742]

Love the short videos that get right to the point. Great content!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks. I've tried to keep the how to videos short and to the point.

[@cordelmar]

I m about to install a marine manifold, boat is on the water, the tip about silicone around the water port is a good one I did not do it two years ago, that's reason I m doing it again. Thanks.

[@thefatalcarrot8457]

Holy shit. Posted on my birthday, and is detailing the very repair I was cobbling from various internet diagrams and grainy black and white photos from repair manuals. Thanks for this, really. Everybody talks about the major steps, it's those tiny details that matter most. Exactly what you nailed dead-center with this one.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad it helped. 😉😉

[@glengillham4629]

Coolant flow restrictors on the rear of the intake manifold gasket can help force coolant through the deck around the exhaust ports to help that exhaust area hot spot cool better

[@rodolforios1057]

My edelbrock intake has the rear water passages blocked off, only the front ones have holes

[@jack_knife_customz2966]

i have a 85 c10 with a 96 vortec 350. i had to take the motor apart because the mechanic didnt install a spider for the lifter guides. ruined lots of parts. long story short i am now assembling motor and ready to install manifold now. thank you for this video. i enjoy your videos and like others this one has helped a lot.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help out.

[@truckhogs]

Fab information ! My son would be helping me with this job but he's in the usaf . I'm going to ask him to watch your video ! Great video ! Thanks !

[@StreetCarChronicles]

This video was informative however I did have to make a lifeline call to SB headquarters for confirmation of pookie sequence. The SB hotline was quick to reply and got me set straight. I highly recommend this channel

[@SquarebodyStuff]

🤣🤣🤣, yeah, I didn't include all of the info needed for big blocks

[@StreetCarChronicles]

@@SquarebodyStuff 🤣🤣🤣

[@JJ305JJ]

Man thanks for the video. I’m actually about to start taking my 89 caprice apart to remove the passenger side head. And I was trying to figure out a good way to put intake manifold on. This video is perfect, straight to the point and clear enough to understand.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I'm glad it will help you out. I tried to make this one shorter than most of my how to videos. I tend to ramble a bit and realized nobody needs that 😂😂😂

[@Shannon-nh1nc]

Great video just for your information felpro 1204 has the block off plates for the EGR built in the gaskets. If your Runners are not more than 195 you can run the 1204 with ease

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Good info, thanks for sharing.

[@raymondmoran7024]

GREAT VIDEO. STRAIGHT 2 THE POINT WITHOUT THE BULLSHIT. THANKS .. 😊

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@dylanhageman3111]

by far the best video have seen on intake install!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Great video! Only thing I'd suggest different is using "the right stuff," gasket maker. I use the 90 minute stuff because I always feel in a rush with the 5 or 1 minute stuff. Best thing about this gasket maker is, it's ready to be ran after 90 minutes, at most. Traditional gasket maker requires 12 hours or more.

[@mike-bj4dk]

me too its great i use black 90 minute but mines a stock engine and black looks better

[@alexthechevyguy4213]

Finally a channel that focuses on my addiction! Definitely gonna watch your vids man, I’m obsessed with squares, especially round eyes 😍

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, round eyes are my favorite also.

[@smilingimpact2580]

Thanks for taking time to make this helpful video. I could see clearly everything discussed. I'm working on a sbc 350 from a boat so it was nice to see your demo! Mine looks like it had old sealant on the bolt threads. I went ahead and cleaned them with a die and put sealant on out of an abundance of caution and not knowing any better.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, I'm glad to help out.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Hey, great video! I am about to redo my intake manifold gasket on my Oldsmobile 350 Rocket... You know why? Because I used those darn rubber gaskets. They swelled, cracked, and now leaking oil... I wish I would have done my due diligence and watched a video like yours before doing mine. Oh well, live and learn. Great video by the way. Clear, concise, and informative. Thank you!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks, Glad it helped. Good luck on the project.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Squarebody Stuff thanks! :)

[@kosworkshop]

All of the content you produce is very helpful. Keep the footage rolling please.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks.

[@brianwilson415]

Good video thank you

[@rcmoot]

I just had to pull my intake off after 4 heat cycles. The water jacket started leaking outboard toward valve cover. I will seal this time. Another couple hours and $35 gasket set. Lesson learned.

[@salpagliazzo7844]

Thank you so much. Been hunting some kinda review on those black rubber China wall gaskets on whether to use them or not. In the trash they went!

[@andrewlucas1595]

iron manifold use gaskets, aluminum do not. don't ask me how I know.

[@joeldoupe8299]

Appreciate ya, thank you.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@MrGrey-no7sn]

Great looking engine.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@hectorgarrastegui6366]

finally someone clear my doubt.

[@lildeena1]

I’ve been stalled out building my first engine SBC, because I am not getting good info on the heat exchange ports, I thank you for this great video but I wish I could have seen a little closer how to get the aluminum plate from interfering with the gasket lying flat and enough “lip” to not blow into the head or intake when I start running. But at least I know there is a way.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I make the plate about 1/8th inch bigger all around and use high temp rtv to glue it to the head. I've never had one leak.

[@EthanE3]

Solid advice. I thought the heat crossover was for deicing on cold start up. My 76c10 has a valve on the left exhaust that is closed when cold to force exhaust through the crossover and out the right manifold. Once warm, the valve opens and backpressure reduces. I'd like to block it off anyway....

[@emilaznar526]

Good video, easy too follow. thanks for taking the time to post it

[@SuperBigfish76]

Awesome video! I think I'll have a Beer or two myself!

[@Lockemeister]

Thank you Sir you covered exactly what I needed to see. Excellent video. Liked and Subscribed.

[@JoseRodriguez-oc5xo]

Hola amigo I put new head gaskets on my 350 Chevy I see a couple of videos to how to do the intake manifold gaskets and I like your explanation how to do so thanks very much amigo you have a New subscriber larga vida a ti amigo ( long life to you amigo) sorry for my English by the way.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help out amigo. I'm sure my Spanish is worse that your english.🤣🤣🤣

[@tedslife7086]

I use edlebrock gasket sealer

[@jamesworsen1421]

I'm in grave need of garage space; if I drop a bolt, I'd better see where it lands or I'll be looking 90 minutes for it! 👀

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Been there man. It sucks.

[@haydendaily5802]

On a buddys truck I’m helping on yesterday I went to replace the intake and found paint all on the inside of the head from I’m guessing somebody’s Craigslist rebuild. I’m hoping it won’t start peeling off and cause him problems so I’m going up clean as much as possibly off and full send it I guess😂

[@buchanansleeve7427]

You did a great job, going to do that heat crossover tip on mine ty for the info bud.

[@okthen4820]

hey did you notice a difference with that modification?

[@DrShankenstein]

I really appreciate you posting this video! Thank you!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Also, The Fel-pro 1205 gasket come with cork china wall gaskets. Not that it matters, still throw them away. I prefer the 1205 because the heat crossover is less likely to leak, even when blocking them off on the heads. Printa seal also just gives me warm fuzzys. Sure the ms90314-2 is adequate for 90% of street or mild builds.

[@fpscoco]

Thank you so much bro.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@addisonsteiner6473]

Great vid, thanks! You got yourself a new subscriber!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks!!!

[@joed1244]

Did you put rtv on top of the metal block offs so it seals to the gasket pr not necessary??? . Great video. Thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I put just a littlenot real necessary

[@jyjjackfast]

good job thanks for that

[@mike-bj4dk]

ok i guess on the lisc plate but always rtv them bolts and i always put some on all just because ive had oil leaks if not

[@lazarusrize]

Appreciate the instruction, sir. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Glad to help

[@waynew2831]

MAHLE 95070SG These gaskets also block the cross over ports. According to the pick, anyway

[@LabLyfeTimbo]

Good job

[@jefffrank8072]

Awesome video guy!!!!! Great job!!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@danielyoung4864]

Thanks... Great video

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Than you.

[@johnbarton1956]

Nice job man!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Thanks

[@RyanRed13]

Good vid thanks bud!!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@rivernorcal679]

Thanks Bro!

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You're welcome

[@latorgator23]

Seems like I could use the same methodology for my 7.4l mpi. At least for the lower intake manifold.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yup, you sure can.

[@mikewarren5262]

im in the process of replacing a carburetor gasket i heard you can paint the carburetor mount

[@beardzebub6341]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I'm putting mu son's engine back together and I have not done this before. So from the video I do not need to put rtv sealant on the Gaskets themselves?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I usually put a THIN layer around the coolant ports on both sides of the gasket.

[@1336kingsville]

Pro tip sandblast an old aluminum intake to make it look like new

[@DaRealArtist]

Great idea, gotta upgrade my 65 C10. What’s the part number for the cut out templates?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I used an old license plate for the block off plates. Fel Pro has several different sets available with the crossover blocked off. The most comon would be www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-1204/make/chevrolet

[@mbasportstraining4238]

Hey, question. Right a 6m 27 sec. You were pointing at the intake. My question is, what are you using for that port? I can't find anything for my Elder Brock.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I think that is just an adapter for a choke riser. I'll have to double check when I can get back in the shop.

[@mbasportstraining4238]

@SquarebodyStuff thanks, would really appreciate it. I don't wanna chop the one I have from the 350. Sense it seem like it's a part that you can just buy. I just wanna make sure I have a plan before doing any mods to the original.

[@northerniltree]

Instead of a license plate, could I use aluminum HVAC tape?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not sure the tape will be thick enough to last. You could also use this steel, like roof flashing or stove pipe

[@LifeWithJay22]

I followed all the steps an my manifold still leaks, I'm thinkingthe manifold itself is bad or wroped

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That's a possibility

[@dirtmcgirt0420]

Do you have a video on heads?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

These are the only videos I have on these heads. They're just stock 305 small valve heads. All I did was clean and lap the valves and replace the springs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-an2ynoNpnZs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpLTdaqpjL6Lp7c

[@1lowz634]

This that I'm speaking to you on is my KZbin channel if you go back and look at my most recent couple of videos well I've got a bunch of videos about the Blazer but it's a small block Chevrolet 350 for the Edelbrock four barrel some headers MSD Street fire distributor I can't get my dad to help me so I'm figuring out things on my own but yes I have made my own block off plate for the EGR I was running my TBI intake with an adapter this is all on my videos well now I found it 84 or 85 Camaro 305 ho intake it's aluminum and it's actually a four barrel intake the TBI intake has two small holes for air I believe my Edelbrock 4 barrel will like this and take a little better but I cleaned it with a wire bristle brush and my drill and it looks like Chrome it's beautiful but anyways I made the mistake of getting antifreeze everywhere because I did not drain enough coolant before I loosened up the intake yeah and I had a fresh oil change in it as of last week pisses me off I checked the oil and it really doesn't look like I got any antifreeze in it when I loosened up the intake but my luck I probably did anyways I like the idea of the license plate and I forgot about that being a heat exchange when I blew my intake gaskets I thought I could hear a funny sound like it was my exhaust coming through the top of the carburetor when I would rev it up it's still ran perfect when I thought I blew intake gaskets it would run pretty decent and not lose coolant but I could hear a sound all of a sudden coming through the carburetor like it was the exhaust I couldn't explain it to people it's kind of odd but the truck all of a sudden started missing I ran it a little warm because of a stuffed thermostat one day after work it got a little warm and when I turned onto a open road I punched it to get it to start cooling back down and I heard something pop not like a pop but like something blowing out then it started slightly missing I did a fresh oil change on it and put new spark plugs in it and it still runs the same you barely see a little coolant between the intake and the valve cover but not enough to notice in the radiator so it was not really losing any coolant but you could see a little bit on top of the intake on each side between the intake and the valve covers I love my little truck and I just need all the advice I can to get this thing back on the road any advice would be appreciated I guess kind of what I'm asking is blocking off that piece with the license plate do you think if I blowed my intake gaskets but it wasn't losing coolant do you think when I punched it to the floor that day that it blew somewhere along that runner for the exhaust would that make me hear the sound back through the carburetor out the top of the carburetor when I rev it up I don't know just a thought I have worked on cars all my life and I'm 39 years old and when I say all my life I mean I've been under chevelles and race cars with my dad since I was 4 years old but nowadays my dad's kind of hard to deal with it's a long story there too 😂 but anyways I trust other people over his word nowadays it seems like he tries to sabotage me LOL

[@panerenwanz36]

is it necessary to put the license plate over the exhaust port? because i'm about to replace my intake manifold

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not necessary, but if you don't have an egr or heated choke, then you might as well block it off.

[@panerenwanz36]

@@SquarebodyStuff ok

[@patrickmccoy8151]

Is the a pipe plug on the back of the engine just left of the distributor

[@SquarebodyStuff]

There are two 1/4" NPT oil galley ports on the left side. One straight up and down and one angled.

[@jackjenkins4784]

I have a 1984 C10 305 V8 Original, Cast Iron Intake. Removed Smog Control, Has EGR Valve on cast Iron intake, Would it be safe to remove or leave EGR valve? and close off the heat cross, cast iron intake before reinstalling? Thanks for info

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You can block off the egr and the cross overs if you want, I usually do.

[@jackjenkins4784]

@Squarebody Stuff Enjoy watching your videos on c10. Owned the 1984 C10 305 engine truck purchased in 1984. Working to get running been over 12 years. With the cast iron intake manifold what are the ++ and -- when making the changes removing egr and blocking cross over? Live in Alabama weather.

[@ninja6567]

I have a Chevy small block and the previous owner had put split lock washers on the bolts and quite a few of them leak oil, what should I do to stop those bolts from leaking oil on my intake manifold?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Switch them out and put a dab of rtv on the threads.

[@ninja6567]

@@SquarebodyStuff thank you for that. Is there a spot on the bolt where I should put it? Like on the end or the middle or up towards the bolt head? And how far down into the block do the bolts actually stick? I don't want to take the chance of getting any RTV down in the oil galley or anything like that. And should I get rid of the split lock washer? I have read pros and cons.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It wouldn't hurt to put a thin coat on all the threads.

[@ninja6567]

@@SquarebodyStuff thank you so much, keep up with the excellent informational videos!

[@rodolforios1057]

does the license plate thickness mess with the fitting of the intake?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I've never had an issue.

[@user-ds9zd8eq6u]

U don't put dope on the threads?

[@williamb454]

No dope on the center bolts??

[@SquarebodyStuff]

They don't go into a water jacket, so I usually don't. It won't hurt anything if you do.

[@mikewarren5262]

idk if you have a video on different carb gaskets

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I sure don't

[@davidcraft4909]

Putting an intake on is easy, but its also easy to put on a manifold that has a vacuum leak, lol. been there done that. I only put sealant around the water ports if I have some pitting or corrosion in that area. If the heads and intake are new then I skip that part.

[@willbessinger3961]

What’s the threaded hole behind where the carb goes?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Vacuum port

[@willbessinger3961]

@@SquarebodyStuff the threaded hole on the intake? It’s ran to a small black cylinder in the back left side of engine compartment. My brake booster is ran behind the carb but was wondering what that specific vacuum is for. Thanks

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Whatever you need to run from it or if it's not needed you can plug it.

[@eastxbbqman]

If I block those plates will that affect my choke? I have the divorced choke q jet.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes, that type of choke needs that heat. I wouldn't block them off.

[@jesusriosperalta1522]

I’m having trouble with the 4 center bolts in my intake manifold, the last manifold I had was for a carb but I’m trying to put my old TBI manifold on the new engine but I can’t seem to make the holes line up, what should I do? Should I just buy the TBI adapter plate or just drill the holes to the angle needed?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

The for center bolts on a tbi are at a different angle. You can slot the holes and use washers.

[@jesusriosperalta1522]

Squarebody Stuff thank you so much, for a second there I thought I was going to have buy the expensive bolt kit for it

[@SquarebodyStuff]

May not be the best way, but I've done it before. Lol.

[@Supanova70]

Can you explain why my Edelbrock performer intake does not line up with iron eagle heads? Using 1206 gaskets

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Are the ports to big on the heads or the bolt holes not lining up?

[@Supanova70]

@@SquarebodyStuff if i put bolts in they fit i have to raise intake up quite a bit for runners to line up.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Without seeing it, I wouldn't know for sure what's going on.

[@Supanova70]

@@SquarebodyStuff Going to try point 0125 intake gaskets tonight hopefully that fills the void

[@SquarebodyStuff]

That sounds good.

[@snowman6512]

whats your opinion on using a edelbrock victor jr single plenum on my 1988 caprice with a 305 4 barrel carb mostly stock besides long tube headers

[@SquarebodyStuff]

You would be better off with an edelbrock performer rpm air gap or any other similar dual plane intake.

[@snowman6512]

@@SquarebodyStuff ok, but will the edelbrock victer jr single plenum work with my setup, i bought the intake manifold for $50 and i rather use it then sell it and have to find another one

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It'll work, just not as well as a dual plane would.

[@snowman6512]

@@SquarebodyStuff ohh ok and would i need to tune the carb if i install that manifold? thanks for the help

[@aintskairtolskol9520]

would you block off the cross over on a original sbc intake of cast iron? plus do you know of a resource to find out what the digit code is on the iron intake? i seen your other video and cant find or understand the the green codes

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Yes you can block it off as long as you're not running the egr valve or a heat riser style choke. Here's a link for sbc intake casting numbers. www.1968ss.com/SBintakenumbers.asp The the codes that are in green are the suffix codes found on the passenger front of the block just in front of the cylinder head.

[@aintskairtolskol9520]

@@SquarebodyStuff i have two sets of numbers on the front is v0215tpr i cant find the tpr at all on the either that you posted, i find the v for flint and that it. on the driver back side of engine is ck 38 or 8819602 , the cast number is on back and it is a 85 to 95 350 4 bolt main engine. so i had machine work done and im putting some 1972 z28 heads on it with the original cast iron intake with a 800 cfm quadrajet, i was always told if running cast iron intake dont block off, aluminum block um off is why i was asking , in the past i have run both blocked and unblocked with both cast and aluminum and was wanting your take if you ever found any good or bad from either or , thats a mouth full hahahah. love the show mate im bolting these heads on today and always in for some learning and caught your video. but ya i found the engine cast numbers fine , but the second ,ink on the green card sent my mind to the moon hahahah , thanks for returning info

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I found the tpr suffix on the green book. 89 350, 210 hp, manual transmission, tbi, truck.

[@mK-lw4pi]

No sealer goes on the threads of the bolts?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I usually don't. None of them go into a water jacket

[@mK-lw4pi]

@@SquarebodyStuff how about threadlocker even?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Not necessary, but if you want to it's not going to hurt.

[@nickswayze]

Do you add thread sealant to the intake bolts before installing them?

[@SquarebodyStuff]

No, none of the bolts go into a water jacket.

[@davidrowland2354]

@@SquarebodyStuff yes all but the outer 4 it will leak oil

[@tuculoguey3530]

Blue fel pro stiff gaskets with an iron head and aluminum intake?

[@andrewlucas1595]

no gaskets for aluminum manifold. don't ask me how i know.

[@andrewlucas1595]

I am talking about valley gaskets here.....

[@nathanw.1048]

Where did you get the diagram from 7:26? I've been looking for that to find out if that port next to thermostat port was manifold vacuum or coolant fitting

[@SquarebodyStuff]

It was just a Google image I ran across. The ports on the front next the the thermostat are for the coolant.

[@nathanw.1048]

@@SquarebodyStuff thanks! Now I know for sure I can route that heater from the radiator hose there.

[@Hot80s]

4:34 Bro, let me see your cutouts up close man. I wanted to see how much they overlap the heatstove ports.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

I make them big enough for the gasket to seal them good.

[@TheLittleSamurai]

That's not plastic and no, don't throw it away.

[@TheseBygones]

Nice ruined another set of 30 dollar gaskets😤

[@gregk1179]

The video was detailed, but… you are one messy engine rebuilder/installer…. You painted the valve springs white? More like over sprayed it?? Also, license plates to cover up the two holes Under the manifolds? . Who has that laying around? Good thing you didn’t say a piece of metal only found on the titanic.