New Intake Needed?
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New Intake Needed?
I'm not a mechanic and put my recently acquired 1990 Corvette in the shop last week. The mechanic (very reputable in the area from what I'm told) just called and said the intake is very pitted and leaking antifreeze. He said the intake will need to be replaced and found one for $600.00.
Does that sound right?
Does that sound right?
Racer
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/89-Corvette-TPI-LOWER-INTAKE-MANIFOLD-91-90-tuned-port-injection-C4-Vette-/221241459881?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338304c4a9&vxp=mtr
Any other questions
Any other questions
Safety Car
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I hope that was the installed price ?
As noted a aftermarket Hi-Po intake base is less than that and would allow you to upgrade down the track
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...make/chevrolet
If you are not inclined that way just buy a good used TPI base < $100 as shown
Possibly cheaper if you run a wanted adv in the For sale dept
Last edited by vetteoz; Jul 16, 2013 at 07:00 PM.
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Just an oh by the way, do not use any sealant that smells like ammonia on aluminum. That sealant, blue, black, green, red, eat aluminum, and people seem to gravitate towards it .
The best sealants are the ones that have a rather dull smell, and give a faint odor of solvent. The previous owner probably bought a tube of the blue stuff and sealed up the intake with it.
The best sealants are the ones that have a rather dull smell, and give a faint odor of solvent. The previous owner probably bought a tube of the blue stuff and sealed up the intake with it.
