Blocking exhaust crossover ports on intake?

blonzz · September 3rd, 2004, 05:49 PM

What is the best method for blocking off the exhaust crossover ports on a BBO Torker intake manifold?

I understand that just installing the supplied cast iron plugs will cause rattling and doesn't completly seal also.

Thanks,
John

powerplant455 · September 25th, 2004, 06:03 PM

I know this has nothing to do with your question, but did you know if you block off your crossover it makes your engine louder.

Oldsguy · September 27th, 2004, 11:54 AM

There has been a LOT of discussion on this subject over a ROP. You should check it out. There are apparently two kinds of material that can be used to fill the crossover, some people like one kind and others like the other kind (aluminum from old pistons and a zinc material from somebody like Mondello). I don't know as I havene't done it. I know that everyone that has used plugs agree that they will rattle with time. Whatever you do, good luck in the endeavour.

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Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	There has been a LOT of discussion on this subject over a ROP. You should check it out. There are apparently two kinds of material that can be used to fill the crossover, some people like one kind and others like the other kind (aluminum from old pistons and a zinc material from somebody like Mondello). I don't know as I havene't done it. I know that everyone that has used plugs agree that they will rattle with time. Whatever you do, good luck in the endeavour. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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September 25th, 2004, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
powerplant455 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: north dakota Posts: 4	I know this has nothing to do with your question, but did you know if you block off your crossover it makes your engine louder.