Buick 300 intake

Started by mgaman, December 14, 2016, 10:44:09 AM

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mgaman

I know that this is the wrong forum but hopefully Curtis will redirect......

I have a mix of Buick 215 and Buick 300 intake manifolds--- does anyone know a way to identify between the two?
It seems simple (perhaps) but I am having trouble getting it done.

mgaman


BlownMGB-V8

The width. The narrower ones would be 215 and the wider ones would be 300.

Jim

MGBV8

Or post the part numbers here.

Also, the 300 intake covers/seals the lifter valley. The 215 does not.
Carl

mgaman

Thanks guys---
Much appreciated...

mgb260

Also, the 300 has a squared off bottom that seals the valley where the 215/Rover has a separate valley cover.

mgaman

OK, it appears that there is no Buick 300 manifold amongst this lot.
Is there a good after market intake manifold that would suit a Carter 4bbl carb on a Buick 215 with 300 heads?

MGBV8

If you have hood clearance issues, use the OEM Buick 215 manifold. Otherwise, the Edelbrock 2198 is a smidge taller. If clearance is not a consideration,  the Huffaker single plane has ports that match the 300 heads better. Hard to come by & expensive.  There is also a Wilpower single plane, but has Buick/Rover sized ports.
Carl

mgb260

One more intake is Offenhauser. Actually 2, The Dual Port which I had on a Jeep and 360 Equa Flow single plane. I think you can buy the single plane new but it is about $ 100 more than the Edelbrock. The dual port is more for lower RPM.

roverman

Actually, the Offy 4bbl and 2x2bbl. manifolds, are a smidge+ lower than the oem 4bbl. They are easy to port 64', 300 Buick size ports. They also work as a good base, to weld on a "Dyers Blowers", 6V71 mounting base,(even more work).  art.