New intake manifold • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **waynejody** » 15 Aug 2001 19:19

Putting on new intake manifold/ Under the old one sitting between the intake manifold and the pan is an aluminum foil cotton filled piece that I don't know the heck it is. I have a new valley pan and all the gaskets, but do I need to re-install this piece / what is it for ... kinda tore up If I go to the parts shop what am I looking for?

by **dave-r** » 15 Aug 2001 23:10

Is this a big block? Must be someone's home made attempt at shielding the intake from engine heat.

by **frank** » 16 Aug 2001 1:15

it is a factory heat shield my 383 had one i just taped it where tore and re-used it.. lol or you can throw it out it isnt a neccesity and your new valley pan wont have one

by **Joel** » 16 Aug 2001 8:35

Dave, was that a common practice among all the major American car companies at the time? Is it practical and worth pursuing?

by **dave-r** » 16 Aug 2001 9:58

What you asking me for? I didn't even know they did that at all!

by **waynejody** » 17 Aug 2001 0:47

More advice needed, Intake on, now throttle cable bracket does not fit. edelbrock intake on 383 1970 Chall switched from 2 barrel to 4 barrel.
Now the throttle bracket is too short... hits on the back of the intake... can't run back two bolts in.
Where can I get a bracket to fit? THANKS Wayne

by **dave-r** » 17 Aug 2001 20:52

Can you not just modify it Wayne? I had to cut mine about when I went from standard 4bbl intake to Holley Street Dominator. But when I changed to six pack I bought the correct bracket from Year One.