Rusty block-off plates/intake manifold

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V8soundlover

Discussion Starter · Nov 13, 2004

Found a nice replacement for these rusty steel block-off plates (SB intakes only, BB's don't have them). Made from 60-61 T6 - 3/8"aluminum billet . Available in red anodized, nickel anodized, or just plain machined. A real bargain for just $12 each. Add one dollar for the anodized version. Nice pieces...

Go to this site, and scroll down to "EGR" and "Shoke" block-off plate.

http://www.custombilletworks.com/
Loaf

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V8soundlover

Discussion Starter · #2 · Nov 18, 2004

Got them today - man, these are nice! Better than I expected. The nickel plating is perfect, and they even include new SS bolts and new gaskets for the few bucks!

Sometimes little things can make a man happy :lol:

Loaf

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HogV8

· #3 · Nov 18, 2004

They look great Olaf . From one Toolmaker/Machinist to another I wouldn't waste my time makeing them at that price and quality . Good find . I'll order a set for my Boss .

Jack

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Zenbiker

· #4 · Nov 19, 2004

Loaf...excuse my ignorance but just where are these plates on the intake manifold?...Joe

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V8soundlover

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 19, 2004

zenbiker said:
Loaf...excuse my ignorance but just where are these plates on the intake manifold?...Joe

Joe,
they cover two ports at the right rear area of the (stock) ZZ4 intake. The standard plates are silver painted steel, and begin to rust after a while.

Loaf

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Boss Man

· #6 · Nov 19, 2004

Joe,
In the picture of my electric choke, you'll see one of the covers just to the left of the electric choke. The other cover is directly under the electric choke. I used a different "choke well" cover to mount the electric choke.
I'm going to replace that rusty one too. Nice find Olaf!

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Zenbiker

· #7 · Nov 19, 2004

OK, Don...I don't have the stock manifold but the Edelbrock Performer Which only has the rectangular plate just to the rear of the middle of the carb on the right. Shows no signs of rust at all and maybe heavy aluminum because I have been in more rain on my trips than Niagara Falls and steel would have rusted for sure. Everything else that's steel has....Joe

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hossman

· #8 · Nov 19, 2004

Loafer,

Those are tits. I powder coated mine and they look OK, but not as nice as yours.

Hoss

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V8soundlover

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 8, 2004

Finally I installed them, but I didn't use the (way too large) gaskets and the bolts. Some silicon sealer and rounded type polished SS allens turned out to be nicer

Loaf

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