DeTomaso Mailing List: July 99, Message #267

> A high rise, aluminum intake, very pronounced runners, (like a big
> spider). Runners appear to be 5-6" above
> base plain. (have seen on Mark Sinetts car in Phoenix)
> 
Most likely an SVO or Edelbrock high port intake for
high port (A3/B351/C302) or Yates heads.  The closest
thing for a 4V head is the Holley Strip Dominator. 
>   
> Anyone out there know where to obtain such an animal?
> Are they compatible with 2BBl heads? 
> 
No, these are for the aluminum heads mentioned above.
However, there is a guy in Australia who is making a
spider intake for 2V heads (see below).
 
> Will they fit WITHOUT cutting the deck lid? 
> 
Yes, but you will need to modify the engine cover (screen)
or use one of the vendors pieces (2 or 4 inches taller).
A 13" (or perhaps a little smaller, depending on where the
carb base is) diameter should clear the deck lid.
 
> Coincidently I recently saw this ad...
> 
As it so happens, I've been discussing these intakes with the guy
in Australia who designed them.  They will be available to match
4V heads (using his port fillers) or 2V heads.  They are *not* 
Rousch intakes, but are similar in layout but with altered runners.
He contends that 4V heads have dead air on both the floor *and*
one of the sides.  The 4V version of the intake matches the left 
side and top corner while his port fillers fill in the ports on the 
bottom and right side.  

The 2V version is a separate intake and does not require the port 
fillers.  BTW, in our discussions, he mentioned that it was a 
big mistake to run 4V valves in 2V heads, something I've long 
suspected.  He claims it's possible to get a 2V head to flow 
290+ CFM @ 28" using stock 2V size valves.  With 4V valves,
the flow can't make the turn on the short side radius.

He plans to deliver some of his intakes to a few shops in the U.S. 
in the near future.  When he does, we should have someone from
the list get a look at them and report back.  

> FORD CLEVELAND OWNERS 4V Rousch type manifold - full spider w/air gap 6
> 3/4" high. Intake port matches left side and top corner of port (high
> velocity area). Port dimensions 1.42" x 2.0". Well suited to alloy
> intake tongues listed below. Best intake in the world bar none. Price
> including air freight $420US. 
> 
Dan Jones