intake manifold/updates

update:

today me and julie met a dude in a parking lot and picked this up











small amount of corrosion on the back plates as you can see, but 75 dollars. this particular part (edelbrock performer rpm intake manifold) runs around 180 to 240 brand new.

# Performer RPM 302 Intake Manifold SB-Ford 289-302ci
# 4-bbl Square-Bore Carb Flange (non-EGR)
# 1500-6500 rpm

Designed for street 289-302ci Ford V8s. This dual-plane high rise manifold has excellent high rpm power while retaining throttle response. This intake manifold is a stock replacement/street legal part for Shelby Mustangs with 289ci V8 with OEM 4V carb. 1965-66. No provisions for exhaust heated choke. Aftermarket 4-bbl carbs are not compatible with Ford Auto Overdrive Transmission (AOD) unless used with Lokar Throttle Cable Bracket & Springs p/n 625-SRK-4000.

very stoked right now! still waiting for the edelbrock carb to come in the mail, for anyone not in the know, i picked up a 600 CFM edelbrock carb for around 147 off ebay. might need a rebuild, but a good deal considering how much they run new.



my dad called me earlier to inform me he is picking up brass freeze plug kits, and all the gaskets i need as a christmas present (thanks dad!).

next steps are hopefully picking up the mallory unilite ignition, and an oil pan/other parts i need to get the engine put together and buttoned up so to say. hopefully by next weekend i'll have some pictures of engine progress and by the end of the month (hoping) to have it dropped in and turning over, if not driving.