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[email protected] · 09-07-2023, 07:34 AM

Hi,
Is anyone using an early aluminum intake manifold on a later year model T? Does either an early aluminum intake or an after market high speed intake sold by the T vendors make a difference when paired with an original 1924 carburetor?
Thanks!
Bill

Dodge · 11-06-2023, 02:53 AM

Seems like every little bit helps. It definetly flows more air than the late cast iron ones.
Do you have an aluminum head or high compression pistons? Thats the biggest improvement you can make.

gz · 11-06-2023, 11:26 AM

Use an early aluminum intake.

redmodelt · 11-06-2023, 12:24 PM

I tried an original aluminum manifold with a stock engine that was in good shape, I got less than stellar performance increase using a stock carb, might have been Kingston L4. As I recall, the car was a bit harder to start too. I am pretty sure that the repo aluminum intake has a bit more volume than the original aluminum one.
Using the high-volume intake might be ok if "other" improvements are made such as higher compression head, carb such as Stromberg OF-1 or higher lift cam for example. I have to agree, the biggest easy improvement would be one of the higher compression heads.
In most all cases, the "high compassion" head sold by most of the dealers is ok to use on most all engines. If the engine is crap to start with, all worn out, the only way to improve is a good rebuild.

A bones · 11-10-2023, 12:40 PM

When I bought my T it was less thah stellar in performance.
After deciding that poor water circulation was a problem, I pulled the head and found it full of flaky rust. So I asked the machinist if he could give it a bath and flush. Since it's here how about shaving it? He grinned and turned to his assistant and said "You can take a lot off these, no problem".
I didn't ask, he didn't say, how much.
After getting it running again,,, OOOH YEAH
You may consider shorter nead bolts

[email protected] · 11-12-2023, 05:09 PM

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Thanks for the info. I have a new aluminum head, an early aluminum intake and a Stromberg OF carburetor. Will work on the T this winter and in the spring I will see how I do on the hills in northwest Connecticut. Really appreciate the input!
Bill

09-07-2023, 07:34 AM	#1
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	Model t aluminum intake Hi, Is anyone using an early aluminum intake manifold on a later year model T? Does either an early aluminum intake or an after market high speed intake sold by the T vendors make a difference when paired with an original 1924 carburetor? Thanks! Bill

11-06-2023, 02:53 AM	#2
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: Model t aluminum intake Seems like every little bit helps. It definetly flows more air than the late cast iron ones. Do you have an aluminum head or high compression pistons? Thats the biggest improvement you can make.

11-06-2023, 11:26 AM	#3
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,666	Re: Model t aluminum intake Use an early aluminum intake.

11-06-2023, 12:24 PM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: Model t aluminum intake I tried an original aluminum manifold with a stock engine that was in good shape, I got less than stellar performance increase using a stock carb, might have been Kingston L4. As I recall, the car was a bit harder to start too. I am pretty sure that the repo aluminum intake has a bit more volume than the original aluminum one. Using the high-volume intake might be ok if "other" improvements are made such as higher compression head, carb such as Stromberg OF-1 or higher lift cam for example. I have to agree, the biggest easy improvement would be one of the higher compression heads. In most all cases, the "high compassion" head sold by most of the dealers is ok to use on most all engines. If the engine is crap to start with, all worn out, the only way to improve is a good rebuild. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

11-10-2023, 12:40 PM	#5
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: Model t aluminum intake When I bought my T it was less thah stellar in performance. After deciding that poor water circulation was a problem, I pulled the head and found it full of flaky rust. So I asked the machinist if he could give it a bath and flush. Since it's here how about shaving it? He grinned and turned to his assistant and said "You can take a lot off these, no problem". I didn't ask, he didn't say, how much. After getting it running again,,, OOOH YEAH You may consider shorter nead bolts __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started. Last edited by A bones; 11-19-2023 at 11:48 AM.

11-12-2023, 05:09 PM	#6
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	Re: Model t aluminum intake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info. I have a new aluminum head, an early aluminum intake and a Stromberg OF carburetor. Will work on the T this winter and in the spring I will see how I do on the hills in northwest Connecticut. Really appreciate the input! Bill