1978 intake manifold

jjatich · 08-31-2006, 05:54 PM

Can anyone out there help me find a cast iron 1978 intake manifold for a 1978 260ci Oldsmobile engine. The manifold is for a 2 barrel carb only(only option)
no distributor hole in manifold and the ports that match the heads are square.

Oldsguy · 09-01-2006, 04:47 AM

Have you tried the local wrecking yards? I would think that is a fairly common item and not that much in demand, since the 260 was not a performance engine and were many late 70's small Oldsmobiles with that engine.

Oldsfan · 09-01-2006, 08:11 AM

These aren't as plentiful as you would think. Corrosion was a big problem with these. We had one in the shop a couple of years ago and had one heck of a time trying to get a manifold for it.

jjatich · 09-01-2006, 12:55 PM

I've tried several wrecking yards near my home in northern Ohio, can't find one yet with an internet search. Have applied to a salvage search at wrecking yards over the internet but no luck. I thought it would be a common item to find also.
I want to thank all you other Old's fans out there for your help and if anyone else has any ideas please pass them my way.

Thanks a Lot
JJ

lildopey · 07-29-2007, 07:57 PM

i have a 260 intake manifold like the one you are lookin for. feel free to email me and we can talk about it ill give it to you for a reasonable price..
lildopey70@hotmail.com look forward to hearin from you

08-31-2006, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
jjatich Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	1978 intake manifold Can anyone out there help me find a cast iron 1978 intake manifold for a 1978 260ci Oldsmobile engine. The manifold is for a 2 barrel carb only(only option) no distributor hole in manifold and the ports that match the heads are square.

09-01-2006, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,859	Have you tried the local wrecking yards? I would think that is a fairly common item and not that much in demand, since the 260 was not a performance engine and were many late 70's small Oldsmobiles with that engine. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

07-29-2007, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
lildopey Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	260 intake manifold i have a 260 intake manifold like the one you are lookin for. feel free to email me and we can talk about it ill give it to you for a reasonable price.. lildopey70@hotmail.com look forward to hearin from you

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09-01-2006, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 481	These aren't as plentiful as you would think. Corrosion was a big problem with these. We had one in the shop a couple of years ago and had one heck of a time trying to get a manifold for it.

09-01-2006, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
jjatich Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2	I've tried several wrecking yards near my home in northern Ohio, can't find one yet with an internet search. Have applied to a salvage search at wrecking yards over the internet but no luck. I thought it would be a common item to find also. I want to thank all you other Old's fans out there for your help and if anyone else has any ideas please pass them my way. Thanks a Lot JJ