New 1g intake manifold

[NitrousBob]

Im almost completed a new cast intake for our 1g cars. or cars with 1g heads. I have a design question to ask the community before I make a final decision because after all this is for the love of all the dsm's out there that don't want to pay 700+ dollars for a decent intake or possibly the best.

The top of the manifold looking down has nothing on it at present. but I possibly need to put something up there to hold up things at the foundry. If I put a pcv on the top of the manifold somewhere close to the brake booster would that be too un appealing? I have seen other manifolds, mostly the sheet metal ones dont have anything up top but this manifold is cast and needs to meet different demands for production. It will be only one 1inch diameter boss that comes with a 1/2npt anodized plug. would that deter you from buying it? Granted this all comes way after you see how well it performs.

This manifold is a few weeks from testing. I can't wait to unleash this beast for under $400. Im just waiting for spring break to go test at portland and pacific raceways and finish the engine up. I would also like to see if anyone in the pac northwest would be interested in trying a new manifold. possibly with a trip to the dyno.

 

[92redman]

If, it flows as good or better than some of the more expensive manys out there, I wouldn't care what it looks like. Just needs a plug to positively seal it off at high boost pressures.

 

[swing lo]

Do you have pic's?

 

[NitrousBob]

I got a blurred picture on my website... Im going to post it in a few weeks when I get a good casting from the foundry.

I just got an awd this weekend so Im going to throw that together first and then get it ready for the new intake. I will definately have pictures then. I also solved the other formentioned aesthetics. I am working on the types of nitrous bosses to put on the bottom side. I have an oval boss that will accept the direct n2o and fuel fittings or the single nozzle that mixes before it goes in.