The verdict is in !!
 

Well after the smoke has cleared looks like the port job was a wash. Initial pull was 287.6 RWHP and 303.4 RWTQ. That is close to my final dyno of 285 RWHP and 306 RWTQ after my exhaust mods. These were done on different dynojets so there will be a slight variance in the numbers.

I think I will see the benefits of the port job when/if I get some long tube headers. But in this thread:

http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=29396

I have posted the dyno sheet. VERY good gains after the tune in area under the curve. SCT is selling a quality product. Plus having the man who calibrated the Mach 1's computer do your tune is also a benefit! So heres to you Mach 1 Cal Man :yeh: :hail1: :hail1: :worship:

I learned a lot. We had a great supporting cast of pictures and insights from fellow Machers and Cobra owners during the whole project and dang if I didn't learn a lot about my engine.

So I am sure people will ask "Was it worth it?" And I will say "You bet it was" I may not see it now but I know it will show itself as I slowly continue to evolve the car. Who knows... maybe I will shop for some headers for next winters project.... pics to follow :)

Thanks for all the support, and those of you in the Illinois/Missouri area, think about Mach 1 Cal man for all your tuning needs and R&T Unlimited for their excellent support.

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

great job. and dont make the intake runners smooth cuz you dont want the air to just flow in there you want it to spiral in there and mix with the fuel. so just clean the edges up and kinda leave em rough. great work tho none the less

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

How about if you put 8 Spiramax into each of the runners? :23: That will make the air spiral!!! Thats about 60RWHP gain and 45MPG!!! :23: :rolleyses

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Oh the tornado I still laugh when I see the tv ad....

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

the tornado doesnt fit our cars, does it ......im not using it , but i bet it doesnt work.

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

I betcha they'd charge double the price if they made one big enough to fit a JLT cai :p

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

LMOA!!!!!!!

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

when epoxing the manifold back togather...what kind of postive pressure would it take before epoxy fails and the manifold blows apart at the seam?

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

i donno, but i don't like that idea at all... take it from an ex 96gt owner, exploding intakes are not fun at all!

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Does anyone know if Orangeblast still doing intakes?

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

I have heard nothing but great things about his work.
Itching to get stuff done here.

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

doing what...epoxing the manifold back togather?

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Yes he is....

... he's doing one for my Mach right now. :cool:

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

I read this whole thread just now. Good reading too. ***** :THUMBSUP:

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

The numbers you see are the port plug part # Prefix and Suffix. You'll need to get the basic part # (middle #) to complete it. Your local Ford guy should have it, might be the same "basic #" as the manifold.

I'd try aluminum-oxide sanding drums/ cones or a rotary file/ double-cut bit to rough it out. Just a thought.

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Hey, I've been reading this thread over and over for a few months now and I finally got the nerve to tackle it.
For the past 1 1/2 hours I've been disassemblying my intake and finally got the lower intake out. What a pain ERG, bah.

Anyway, I see that people have been epoxying the lower back together. What's everyone's opinion on that? Weld or epoxy? I'll start the grinding tomorrow and the rest of the week.

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

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Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Looks great Naz! :THUMBSUP:

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Thanks brother!:D

Re: Going to start my port and polish of my intake tonight
 

Why do you do epoxy work on the bottom side where the plugs are? For better flow eliminating sharp edges?