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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #135 on: March 05, 2022, 11:13:38 PM »
The top picture is not a match for the other three.  Totally different base in the last three.


Jon,
Excellent eyes! Yes, those are two different intakes..However, the only differences are on the water/thermostat (or lack of one) outlets. Essentially, there was a revision casting change between the two.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #136 on: March 07, 2022, 05:10:02 PM »
The top picture is not a match for the other three.  Totally different base in the last three.


Jon,
Excellent eyes! Yes, those are two different intakes..However, the only differences are on the water/thermostat (or lack of one) outlets. Essentially, there was a revision casting change between the two.


Forgot to mention the front china wall was redesigned for the improved runners also.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #137 on: August 13, 2022, 06:18:26 AM »
I know I am late to the game, I just thought I would share a few pictures of my 68 Blip Top.  This puppy has been verified,  and documented by Wayne Guinn.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #138 on: August 14, 2022, 11:04:09 PM »
I know I am late to the game, I just thought I would share a few pictures of my 68 Blip Top.  This puppy has been verified,  and documented by Wayne Guinn.



Nice piece, and its been verified!
The only thing that 'I' see that hinders performance, and flow are the 'blips'. This, among other designs are why the 1969 versions are different...or are they?
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #139 on: August 17, 2022, 11:55:25 PM »
Looks good. Cross Boss the "blip" was not performance related, only ties into the detail of production time frames.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #140 on: September 05, 2022, 05:33:56 AM »
Thanks guys. I know when I found this Xram,  I had to have it.  It is dated one month before my car. Now I got to find the Holleys to put on it. Lol
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #141 on: September 05, 2022, 05:44:24 AM »
The carbs can be even harder to locate than the Manifold. Tom Cudeyro has a knack for locating them though.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #142 on: September 12, 2022, 02:22:44 PM »
Yes,  Tom is a good friend of mine. He was the one help me get this intake.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #143 on: May 06, 2023, 03:42:40 AM »
Recently learned, the honorable Mr. William Bill Howell, passed away July 22, 2021

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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #144 on: May 06, 2023, 03:42:23 PM »
Very sad news. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #145 on: May 06, 2023, 11:00:53 PM »
Anyone seen this AMC V8 Traco 2x4 Intake Manifold before ?
Guess technically it would not be considered a crossram.


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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #146 on: May 08, 2023, 12:14:50 AM »
That's a new one to me. Meant to be used with which heads?
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #147 on: May 11, 2023, 04:34:43 AM »
That's a new one to me. Meant to be used with which heads?



+2. Neat piece. And no, its not a Cross-Ram.
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #148 on: May 11, 2023, 02:14:22 PM »
Anyone seen this AMC V8 Traco 2x4 Intake Manifold before ?
Guess technically it would not be considered a crossram.



After some reflection, I would call this intake similar to a Bud Moore's 'Mini Plenum' This one could possibly work better(?). It's design is a small plenum, very short runner design. Kinda like a compact under the hood version of a tunnel ram. Would be interesting to see a dyno pull on this one...!
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Re: Crossram manifold
« Reply #149 on: May 12, 2023, 03:07:03 PM »
Anyone seen this AMC V8 Traco 2x4 Intake Manifold before ?
Guess technically it would not be considered a crossram.



After some reflection, I would call this intake similar to a Bud Moore's 'Mini Plenum' This one could possibly work better(?). It's design is a small plenum, very short runner design. Kinda like a compact under the hood version of a tunnel ram. Would be interesting to see a dyno pull on this one...!



Also, as a consideration, switch the top cover for one fitted for an Autolite Inline carb...hmmm. That would be a neat conversation piece!
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