455 manifold

Pete Pino · January 23rd, 2009, 12:03 PM

I have a 1971 cutlass that I took out a 350 motor with a 350 transition. I purchased a 455 with C heads. Can I use the 350 intake with the existing 4-barrel carburetor (for now until I can afford to change them) I will change the exhaust because it had single exhaust so I will add the headers now.

dan2286 · January 23rd, 2009, 12:10 PM

You can not use the intake. The 455 intake is much wider than a 350.

Pete Pino · January 23rd, 2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan2286

You can not use the intake. The 455 intake is much wider than a 350.

What is the least expensive way around this can recomend a manifold? aslo what about the carb?

Eddie Hansen · January 23rd, 2009, 12:41 PM

pete I am sure ( at least in jersey) you can get a junkyard 455 manifold on the cheap, I say this because getting one from ebay could be cheap but the shipping would kill you. you would probably be able to use the 350 quadrajet , may not be the "optimum" set up but it would work.

citcapp · January 23rd, 2009, 01:31 PM

Check craigslist, I have bought two edelbrock performer aluminum manifolds for 125 to 150 dollars each.

hamm36 · January 23rd, 2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Pino

What is the least expensive way around this can recomend a manifold? aslo what about the carb?

Lest expensive away around it? Put the 350 back in. Save your self some headaches.

oldsonharmont · January 24th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Be careful with used aftermarket aluminum intakes for the 455, some makes were prone to cracking underneath and then repaired. I found one at a swap meet for $80, but it was once cracked and had been welded.

January 24th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Can you use a 1968Toronado manfold unit? It has a lower profile than rear drive brothen.

January 24th, 2009, 09:31 PM

I have one kicking around

2blu442 · January 25th, 2009, 07:08 AM

Pete, shipping the factory cast iron manifold would be expensive due to the weight. If you would post your location there maybe someone on this board close by who has a spare laying around as Toro68 does. John

gearheads78 · January 29th, 2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2blu442

Pete, shipping the factory cast iron manifold would be expensive due to the weight. If you would post your location there maybe someone on this board close by who has a spare laying around as Toro68 does. John

Its no too bad. Fedex ground will do it for apox $35-40.00

Large size will eat your lunch before weight does.

citcapp · January 29th, 2009, 10:36 AM

I agree, post your location. I have a toro manifold I am not using as well

Toyaholic · May 17th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Just pulled my Toro intake for the tri-power install. If your close to Orlando, come pick it up.
Toyaholic1@gmail.com

jensenracing77 · May 17th, 2009, 10:25 AM

i also have a toro manifold. just let us know where you are.

442much · May 17th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldsonharmont

Be careful with used aftermarket aluminum intakes for the 455, some makes were prone to cracking underneath and then repaired. I found one at a swap meet for $80, but it was once cracked and had been welded.

You can buy a repro at the Parts Place for around $500. They even make repro "D" heads and a conversion kit for automatics changing over to manual transmissions.

January 23rd, 2009, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pete Pino Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	455 manifold I have a 1971 cutlass that I took out a 350 motor with a 350 transition. I purchased a 455 with C heads. Can I use the 350 intake with the existing 4-barrel carburetor (for now until I can afford to change them) I will change the exhaust because it had single exhaust so I will add the headers now.

January 23rd, 2009, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eddie Hansen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South River, New Jersey Posts: 278	pete I am sure ( at least in jersey) you can get a junkyard 455 manifold on the cheap, I say this because getting one from ebay could be cheap but the shipping would kill you. you would probably be able to use the 350 quadrajet , may not be the "optimum" set up but it would work. __________________ ejhansen@comcast.net 69 Cutlass S 4 speed Convertible

January 23rd, 2009, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Check craigslist, I have bought two edelbrock performer aluminum manifolds for 125 to 150 dollars each. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

January 24th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
oldsonharmont Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 133	Be careful with used aftermarket aluminum intakes for the 455, some makes were prone to cracking underneath and then repaired. I found one at a swap meet for $80, but it was once cracked and had been welded. __________________ Mike '71 Cutlass SX Convertible '97 LSS Last edited by oldsonharmont; January 24th, 2009 at 01:27 AM..

January 25th, 2009, 07:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,261	Pete, shipping the factory cast iron manifold would be expensive due to the weight. If you would post your location there maybe someone on this board close by who has a spare laying around as Toro68 does. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

January 23rd, 2009, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
dan2286 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 338	You can not use the intake. The 455 intake is much wider than a 350.

January 24th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Toro68 Guest Posts: n/a	Can you use a 1968Toronado manfold unit? It has a lower profile than rear drive brothen.

January 24th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Toro68 Guest Posts: n/a	I have one kicking around

January 29th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	I agree, post your location. I have a toro manifold I am not using as well __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 17th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
Toyaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	Just pulled my Toro intake for the tri-power install. If your close to Orlando, come pick it up. Toyaholic1@gmail.com __________________ 1969 442 Convertible

May 17th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	i also have a toro manifold. just let us know where you are. __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

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