MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Melting Slicks
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
Man, I feel for you removing that MR 4X's. Whatever size Felpro gasket that TPIS sent with their MR, I used the next bigger size. I will try to find the number I used.
Good Luck.
Phil C
Good Luck.
Phil C
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
Clean everything up and set the intake on the motor with no gaskets. Is any of the coolant passage exposed? Does it look like the passages in the heads and the ones in the intake match up?
You shouldn't use gasket sealer on the gaskets between the heads and intake.
You shouldn't use gasket sealer on the gaskets between the heads and intake.
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
They could have sent you the Miniram III used for raised runner heads (like the Fast Burns)
As for the intake gasket, I use the 1204 Felpro on my miniram.. no problems so far
[Modified by -=Jeff=-, 8:39 AM 7/9/2002]
As for the intake gasket, I use the 1204 Felpro on my miniram.. no problems so far
[Modified by -=Jeff=-, 8:39 AM 7/9/2002]
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
How were you lining up the miniram? Reason I ask is if you compare the space between the edge casting of the miniram and the Valve cover edge of the cylinder head (used for reference) it may be closer at one end or the the other. does that makes sense? this could be causing the misalignment issues
Drifting
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (-=Jeff=-)
Have your heads or block been milled? This will affect how the intake fits and it will need to be milled to adjust for the block or heads being cut.
Melting Slicks
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
:mad
I want my superram back!
:mad
I want my superram back!
Sounds like you may have the wrong Miniram. Either that or its not sitting deep enough in the valley when the bolts are installed. I had that problem with the 383 the first time. I had to elongate the bolt holes to get it to sit down flush and make a good seal. When it was just sitting there it looked just fine, but when you bolted it down the holes were off just enough to pull it up a tad and not crush the gaskets properly. So I took my die grinder and a sand paper roll and elongated the holes about 1/8 " and all was well. Of course this was after putting a few gallons of water in the lifter valley and down into the oil pan. Wasted 8 qts of new oil in that road race pan. :smash: :smash:
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
the block & heads were "resurfaced" per by reciept from the engine builder.
How much of a chance do you think is the "why" behind my problem?
How much of a chance do you think is the "why" behind my problem?
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
my reciept does not say, but since the heads are rather new & the block is in good shape I cant imagine it being that much that i'de have problems with the intake.
Pro
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
hmmm, nothing was wrong? It just leaked 4 times in a row. Sure Mr. TPIS. I bet the manifold was never finish machined or just a bad one. Many complain of leaking under forced induction and the front 2 cylinders being sufficated due to poor flow characteristics. Good luck with the beast under the hood.
Let us know the power gains and behavior of the motor.
Cheers,
Robert
Let us know the power gains and behavior of the motor.
Cheers,
Robert
Pro
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
TNT,
The setup you have and the one you are in the process of getting both sound sweeeeeeeeet! You have to mail some pics my way (Zambezipt@aol.com) of each step. How many cubes? Expected/Dyno #'s? It sounds like you are ready to put the power to the ground very often, and that is what Corvettes are made for. Glad to see the car put to proper use.
Cheers,
Robert
The setup you have and the one you are in the process of getting both sound sweeeeeeeeet! You have to mail some pics my way (Zambezipt@aol.com) of each step. How many cubes? Expected/Dyno #'s? It sounds like you are ready to put the power to the ground very often, and that is what Corvettes are made for. Glad to see the car put to proper use.
Cheers,
Robert
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Re: MinirRam Intake Manifold Gasket Problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (tntcorvette)
TNT,
I bet you will get an easy 450 ft-lbs. Many guys swear they need 383+ cubes, but the 350 is a nice balance between torque and high revving hp. When my motor build comes to be I will not go any larger that a 360. A bullet proof lower end and light as possible will make the best 'streetable' motor. 375hp to the ground will get you a sec faster in the 1/4 no problem. If you have some suspension mods and sticky tires, I would think low/mid 12's. Good luck.
Cheers,
Robert
I bet you will get an easy 450 ft-lbs. Many guys swear they need 383+ cubes, but the 350 is a nice balance between torque and high revving hp. When my motor build comes to be I will not go any larger that a 360. A bullet proof lower end and light as possible will make the best 'streetable' motor. 375hp to the ground will get you a sec faster in the 1/4 no problem. If you have some suspension mods and sticky tires, I would think low/mid 12's. Good luck.
Cheers,
Robert
