``` 54 Posted August 15, 2016 Hi all, can anyone identify what this intake manifold is from? I was told it came off a 302 Cleveland but am having doubts about that? It was bought to go onto an XD Fairmont with a 302 and Carter Thermoquad,is it suitable? Also,can it be used as it is now or will it need refurbishing (I am assuming it will?) to get rid of the surface rust etc..?(I am assuming it will?) Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated, cheers, Liam. 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 15, 2016 I would say that is an american cast CF cleveland foundry 351 manifold,probly early 70's,might suit your app with an adaptor but it might be a 4v headed manifold as there was no 2v 4 barrel manifolds in the states ,cast iron anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
``` 54 Posted August 15, 2016 ok,didn't think it looked right! only paid $10 for it so no problem if it doesn't suit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 15, 2016 Yep, that's a 4V US piece, to suit Holley square bore, not spread bore like a Carter. Numbers give it away. D0AE means: D = 1970s 0 = 1970 A = full-size body E = engine 9425 = manifold part number The Aussie 4-barrel 2v piece you're looking for will start with 76DA (can't remember the rest) but Aussie parts had a completely different numbering system. 76 = 1976 DA = Design Australia You got yourself a bargain there, some resto nut will be looking for a factory 4v manifold somewhere out there, and you can sell it on to them. 2 CHESTNUTXE and SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 15, 2016 Here is a 73DA i used on my pillowblock engine.and she is a 2v 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 15, 2016 You can get an adaptor plate to change from squarebore to spreadbore. Should still bolt up, (if you have 4V heads and headers) Most manual trans cars used the squarebore, (4 holes the same size), and Auto's used the spreadbore. 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blu xe 825 Posted August 15, 2016 Or you could put a D shackle through one of the manifold bolt holes attach a chain to it and a cargo ship could use it as a new anchor! fark them cast iron jobbies are heavy!!!!!!!! 3 CHESTNUTXE, Nath and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 15, 2016 maybe thats why my front end has sagged 1 SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 15, 2016 Or you could put a D shackle through one of the manifold bolt holes attach a chain to it and a cargo ship could use it as a new anchor! fark them cast iron jobbies are heavy!!!!!!!! That's why each clevo rocker cover has flats stamped into it. It's actually a step to put your feet on either side while standing on top of the engine to lift the bastard off. Those engineers sure are smart! 3 Valvebouncer, blu xe and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
``` 54 Posted August 16, 2016 Yep, that's a 4V US piece, to suit Holley square bore, not spread bore like a Carter. Numbers give it away. D0AE means: D = 1970s 0 = 1970 A = full-size body E = engine 9425 = manifold part number The Aussie 4-barrel 2v piece you're looking for will start with 76DA (can't remember the rest) but Aussie parts had a completely different numbering system. 76 = 1976 DA = Design Australia You got yourself a bargain there, some resto nut will be looking for a factory 4v manifold somewhere out there, and you can sell it on to them. so what would it be from then? Fairlane,Falcon,LTD,Maverick,Mustang,Torino?? I am assuming it's from the 351 4V? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 16, 2016 XY, XA, XB GT quite possibly, before the XBs went to 2v heads in '74 (I think). If it's been imported, anything's possible. 4V/4-barrel manifolds were always on a 351, all 302s pre-76 were 2V/2-barrel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2016 mine is off a 73 australian 2v 351 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 16, 2016 mine is off a 73 australian 2v 351 There ya go... Must be 73 when they switched to local production. No 4V manifolds or heads were made here. 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2016 um eerr yeah well that was when it was cast ? so um eerr yeah lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 17, 2016 Here is a rare 74da at the foundry 3 judgetread, gerg and Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 17, 2016 Hey c'mon, they're not that bad for a factory manifold, certainly worse out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 19, 2016 As Gerg said, early XB's had 4V heads and manifolds, later had 2V. Could be one of them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 19, 2016 Auto GTs first got 2Vs in late 73, manuals used up the last import 4Vs in early 74. From that point on, all were locally produce 2Vs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FORD_MAN 1,026 Posted August 20, 2016 I've got one, removed my nice AFD (way to big for mild 302 ) to fit it, found I needed a 1" spacer to clear my fuel rail, refitted the AFD & raced at AFF Drag nats, removed afd again, fitted cast square bore manifold, went to the drags rear valley gasket slipped out, so said stuff it and brought a Performer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 20, 2016 Any difference in performance between the two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2016 can anyone note the difference between my manifold and FORD-MANS ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2016 note my 4 holes are all the same size and the 2 front ones on ford mans are just a tad smaller this is the way they came from the factory same as the 4v headed one too,when i bought my manifold the bloke said he spent $100 at a machine shop to mill the holes all the same size ???? there must be a reason why ford did this so 2 were a tiny bit smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 14, 2016 I think the one with the smaller primary holes is to suit an Autolite 4300, don't quote me on that though. My brother machined my 4-barrel (302 version) where it normally tapers down in the primaries. Reckoned the Aussie iron was as hard as a dog's forehead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 14, 2016 baahahahahahahahah thats why the yanks liked our pillow blocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites