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Re: Intake manifold question [message #257533 is a reply to message #257426] Sat, 02 August 2014 14:16 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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GeorgeRud wrote on Fri, 01 August 2014 07:03
It seems there were several things used over the years to stop the heat under the carb, and the Rockwell manifold seems to be the most current (though not cheapest) option. Is there a general consensus on how well the Rockwell is working (sealing issues?, other issues?) now that it's been out for a while? Also, there was some talk about filling the crossover on the stock manifold with a product called HardBlock, but I don't know if that was ever tried with results posted. That did sound like a reasonable solution that may also allow a cracked manifold to be salvaged, but I've never heard any results.



George,

I think there are a large number of the Gary Rockwell intake manifolds installed on 455s. I have heard of several people having problems getting them sealed and sucking oil from the lifter gallery, causing high oil consumption. I installed one on my coach a few years ago with little drama. It has no exhaust crossover and I'm sure, runs cooler than the stock manifold. I'm not sure it has helped with the heat on the carburetor as much as one would think. I'm pretty sure it gets plenty hot anyway. From my point of view and experience, the Rockwell works as designed.


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