RE: 318 intakes

[Sean B <polecat2@xxxxxxxx>]

I'd love to go 4BBL!  But the stock 318 would have a stroke, I fear.  
It's in a big ol' C-body.  I guess I'll stick with the dual plane.

Thanks, Gary

Sean


spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> Generally a single plane manifold's design likes a high-rpm situation; 
> dual plane is more applicable with a variety of rpm use. I don't know 
> why Chrysler made a 2-bbl single plane, given these assumptions.
> 
> Since you'll have the manifold off the other option is to switch to an 
> 4BBL. ;-)
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H.   
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>  
> >I have to replace the intake gasket on my 1969 318 two-barrel engine 
> >because it is leaking oil out the front end.  It is a factory dual 
> >plane.  My friend has a factory two-barrel single plane from a 1970 318. 
> >It is very cool, and looks like a Street Dominator intake.  My engine is 
> >all stock but for dual exhaust, automatic trans and 2.76 gears.  Which 
> >intake manifold should I use?  I just putter around with the car.


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