----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 2:36
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Intake
question
Actually, Rusty, the secondary ports on the
NA block and the turbo block are different. In fact, when I saw the
amount of gasket it reminded me of the amount I see when I try a NA manifold
against a turbo block. Secondaries on the NA and Turbo are
different.
Ed Anderson
I called up Atkins, and they said they never made
a straight manifold for the turbo block, though they did make one
for an "early 4 port". I think they're referring to something like the
84-85 13B in the RX-7, but I'm not sure. They also made a straight
manifold for the 6 port, which must be what I have. Silly me, I
actually expected the 6 port manifold to have 6 ports, like the engine
does.
Next time I go to the hanger, you can bet that I'll be
measuring some manifolds. I'm now wondering if the one I was using
previously had the proper size ports. Ignorance is bliss
:-)
I'm still
not sure what I'll do. The manifold would certainly run like
this, but it would never be right. At the moment, I'd like to get done
with this &*#$@ fiberglass oil cooler scoop. At least it's far
better looking than BUC.
Cheers,
Rusty (who
as you know, hates fiberglass)
Hi, Rusty.....the
first manifold that I received from Atkins (the one he sells with his EFI fuel
and intake system) fit very well on my 1989 turbo engine. The ports all
seemed to line up nicely. It is the short, straight manifold. I sent
it back to him, and traded for the wrap-around manifold, which is now sitting
on a shelf. Nice decoration for my garage. Hope this helps? Paul
Conner