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Title: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: fastback 427 on February 27, 2022, 12:43:44 PM: Since Dove only made a few dominator flange intakes we welded this one up. Had a summit adapter milled 3/4" and the intake milled 3/4" then welded them. Smoothed out the plenum with a air powered mini belt sander and various carbides.
Wondering your thoughts on performance?
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: fekbmax on February 27, 2022, 01:11:57 PM: Nice work, I'm sure it will be just fine. I'm guessing you were fighting for hood clearance and not able to use a HVH adapter.
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: fastback 427 on February 27, 2022, 01:18:13 PM: Exactly. With the adapter the carb stuck out the hood. Now a boss 429 scoop will clear with the air filter.
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: fekbmax on February 27, 2022, 01:22:41 PM: To bad the mr gasket #1930 is no longer available, there only a half inch thick. I have a couple of those packed away in my stash. Nice job on the conversion.
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: lstanford on February 27, 2022, 06:09:56 PM: I had Wilson Manifold modify my Dove manifold the same way. It was done about 12 years ago. Car ran great after the modification.
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: 475fetoploader on February 27, 2022, 08:10:02 PM: I think it’s a fine idea, Dominators are quite a thing. I’ve never switched to one, without gaining mph through the traps. I believe you executed the modification as good as anyone would have. I hope it does everything you are looking for.
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: bobb428 on February 28, 2022, 12:12:46 AM: Did the same thing to mine.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49412148136_9039aa677d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ihob9y)My 68 1094 (https://flic.kr/p/2ihob9y) by Bob Smith (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142140235@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 4500 flange Dove intake
Post by: gdaddy01 on February 28, 2022, 05:23:39 PM: nice engine, I going to guess that you do not have to worry about your radiator hose coming off. nice detail on the car.