Model t aluminum intake

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patbill@megahits.com

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Hi,
Is anyone using an early aluminum intake manifold on a later year model T? Does either an early aluminum intake or an after market high speed intake sold by the T vendors make a difference when paired with an original 1924 carburetor?
Thanks!
Bill
 
Seems like every little bit helps. It definetly flows more air than the late cast iron ones.
Do you have an aluminum head or high compression pistons? Thats the biggest improvement you can make.
 
I tried an original aluminum manifold with a stock engine that was in good shape, I got less than stellar performance increase using a stock carb, might have been Kingston L4. As I recall, the car was a bit harder to start too. I am pretty sure that the repo aluminum intake has a bit more volume than the original aluminum one.
Using the high-volume intake might be ok if "other" improvements are made such as higher compression head, carb such as Stromberg OF-1 or higher lift cam for example. I have to agree, the biggest easy improvement would be one of the higher compression heads.
In most all cases, the "high compassion" head sold by most of the dealers is ok to use on most all engines. If the engine is crap to start with, all worn out, the only way to improve is a good rebuild.
 
When I bought my T it was less thah stellar in performance.
After deciding that poor water circulation was a problem, I pulled the head and found it full of flaky rust. So I asked the machinist if he could give it a bath and flush. Since it's here how about shaving it? He grinned and turned to his assistant and said "You can take a lot off these, no problem".
I didn't ask, he didn't say, how much.
After getting it running again,,, OOOH YEAH
You may consider shorter nead bolts
 
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Thanks for the info. I have a new aluminum head, an early aluminum intake and a Stromberg OF carburetor. Will work on the T this winter and in the spring I will see how I do on the hills in northwest Connecticut. Really appreciate the input!
Bill
 
Aluminum head and an aluminum intake manifold from a 1912 t really makes a difference. I can get right up the hills now. it's like a different T! Best thing I ever did!
Bill
 
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