RWDAddict Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 So I got an unmodded intake from a member on here. Sat on it for a while and now going to install it. Took it to the machine shop buddy i know to get the flanges changed and the coolant passage swapped over. The other bonus is I have an M28 cast head which has the larger coolant passage so I don't need to modify that. All good things. Well the issue i'm running into now is the lower intake plunum won't sit flush against the head. It's hitting the top of the steering box. Even to get to this point i had to remove the P/S lines from the box and brake booster. I know i'm going to have to work practically the 90* bend just to get that to fit. Below are some pictures, who has put one of these in? I must be missing something there. Please feel free to call me Taylor 815-690-3237 This one is pointing to a brass not on top of the steering box that has a flathead adjustment screw. Tried to back it in as much as possible to no availhttp://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/RWDaddict/3ee923f1-cad5-4c9d-b79a-9cd34073bda7_zps117dc787.jpg This is how it restshttp://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/RWDaddict/3ee923f1-cad5-4c9d-b79a-9cd34073bda7_zps117dc787.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotStock88 Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Looks like you might have gotten the long tube magna mpi which will not clear as you can see. More pics of the manifold plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 It looks to be the long tube one, it's different looking from the others. I bought it from Old_Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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randy Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Could that be the tr style magna,it looks like the one that's on a seller's car name droachrr .He's also in the parts section selling the built motor. Edited September 25, 2014 by randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Could that be the tr style magna,it looks like the one that's on a seller's car name droacher . You have a link to the car he's selling, I did a quick search and can't find anything. I'm desperate to get this on i have working but at this point i'm afraid i'd have to shorten the intake runners, somehow relocate the steering box or perhaps heat the whole assembly up and pull it together with a strap. None of which I want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm gonna check for you in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's on the second page of cars for sale the name is droachrr 88 conquest nj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Found it, looks like he cut and welded it up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hope that gave you some insight, also is that the one you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 can you shim up the driverside mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) That is definitely the long tube version that won't clear (as you know) Like Phil said maybe you can shim the drivers side mount? Just make sure you do it enough so that when the engine rocks on the mounts it won't hit the PS box.I would strongly suggest at least a driver's side poly mount if you go that route.Phil can hook you up with one of those too Edit: BTW that adjustment screw on top of the steering box should not be as tight as you can get it. That can potentially lead to your steering locking up on you. That needs to be snug but still loose enough to allow your steering wheel to return to center. Edited September 26, 2014 by psu_Crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 This is my face after not thinking about shimming it. Great idea boys, thanks! http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa239/RWDaddict/untitled_zps029b22be.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 That is definitely the long tube version that won't clear (as you know) Like Phil said maybe you can shim the drivers side mount? Just make sure you do it enough so that when the engine rocks on the mounts it won't hit the PS box.I would strongly suggest at least a driver's side poly mount if you go that route.Phil can hook you up with one of those too Edit: BTW that adjustment screw on top of the steering box should not be as tight as you can get it. That can potentially lead to your steering locking up on you. That needs to be snug but still loose enough to allow your steering wheel to return to center. Well, almost worked, we cleared out initial problem. Then the brake booster got in the way, we solved that by taking the back spacer plate out and adjusting the system. Overall it won't work, we're talking 2" full inches of spacers and even then the intake over extends the hood by that 2". So i'm back to cutting the runners. Anybody have experience with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Get a different magna manifold that fits and sell the one you have to the mighty max/d50 crowd. The later magna fits in the trucks just not in a SQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDAddict Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Too late, i had too much into it, had it chopped down. i'll take pics of it and post the work done and fitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Wanna see what you came up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotStock88 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 ^ x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'87quest Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I bought that long runner manifold from droachrr and i could put up some pics of it if you need them. My engine is out of my car right now so I've not been able to test fit it but he said he had in mounted up in his car.. I'm not ready for mpi just yet so if I come upon another manifold I like better I might not use the long runner magna. But it can be done! Drake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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