Hi guys, I'm running late for work, so this will be short, but as some of you know I purchased an extra lower intake for my engine buildup. originally I had thought about doing a custom nitrous rail intake, but after talking to sal and the guys at NX, I don't think this will be necessary. so I figured I'd have the thing powdercoated to spruce up or should I say, add some "bling" to my engine compartment.

well, since I'm STILL waiting on the machine shop and have nothing better to do I figured I'd do a little port matching.

now I'm not a professional at this by any means, but I don't think this turned out bad for a first effort. I tried to keep about 1/16th of an inch of gap between the gasket edge and the edge of the runner opening. and when I get my heads, I'll make sure that they are not overlapping.

anyway, gotta run, here are a couple of pics, there are more in my photo gallery.

later,
chris

before:


after:

 

before:


after:

 

here's one side partially cut, the other side, untouched:


a rough outline of what area I removed:




so anyway, I don't know if this will help or hurt anything, but it was free and a little fun even!

later,
chris

 

I can't wait to see how your truck turns out!!
The intake looks good!!!!

 

i had fox lake cnc cut my lower to match the stage 2 port job so they line up perfect. although i have been meaning to go in and smooth it out some more.

 

Have you ever seen the difference between the 99-00 lower intake vs. the 01-04 years? I was thinking about eventually switching mine to an 01 version... TampaBlack did his, the side by side comparison is quite revealing. I wish I had some pics to show you what I mean...

 

looks good. I also cant wait to hear about your truck when you have it done. When should it be done and ready for the track?
Shane

 

IMO, it should have BEEN done, but the machine shop is taking what seems like FOREVER.

I am now HOPING to have the truck running by late February. (fingers crossed)

later,
chris

 

Cecil, I hope