3.0 EFI intake manifold modified for a 2.2 head

[opelwasp]

Bob, why don't you set up shop out here in CA? Lots of Opel, Subaru, and
assorted racing work to do out here.

I'm sure you could find a Opel friendly shop to work in.

[tomking]

Bob I would be happy to see you back in business again. I would ask you to port at least one head. Thanks.

[RallyBob]

I probably would stay away from doing cylinder heads to be honest, not enough money from that due to the time involved. I'd stick with the one-off prototype stuff I can actually make a living from. Make a prototype, get paid for my actual time, then have someone else manufacture parts.

Bob

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by opelwasp Bob, why don't you set up shop out here in CA? Lots of Opel, Subaru, and assorted racing work to do out here. I'm sure you could find a Opel friendly shop to work in.

You know my reasons for declining that offer. Too far to move, and too much stuff to move.

Bob

[oldopelguy]

Originally Posted by RallyBob You know my reasons for declining that offer. Too far to move, and too much stuff to move.

SC isn't nearly as far, quick weekender for Dennis and myself....


Back to the original topic of this thread, anyone got a non-cut 3.0 Manifold they would part with? I actually still need one for my 6 cylinder....

[tekenaar]

Originally Posted by oldopelguy SC isn't nearly as far, quick weekender for Dennis and myself.... Back to the original topic of this thread, anyone got a non-cut 3.0 Manifold they would part with? I actually still need one for my 6 cylinder....

. . . don't have a 3.0 manifold, but do have a 2.8 like the one below, without the throttle:



. . . I don't plan on using it, so I'd let it go for shipping charges from Germany (~48Euro, ~3 yrs ago) and shipping to you. Let me know . . .

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[oldopelguy]

I think that'll work Otto, it's going on a Bitter 3.9L head and that should bolt up. I'll be swapping out the throttle body and injectors with Jeep ones anyway, so I don't need any of those parts, just the bases for the injectors like on the picture

[markandson]

The runners in the 2.8 intake are small like the 2.2 intake, don't know what you are trying to achieve, but just be aware.

[oldopelguy]

But if given the options of not having any intake manifold at all, modifying a single carb 2.8 manifold to fit, or bolting up one with not ideal runners, I'll take bolting on the one with small runners.

[jeff denton]

Bob, I think you should design a new head. I bet you could do it. Ever play with the Lost Foam aluminum casting process?

[RallyBob]

Well, I placed a deposit on a workshop space today.

What have I gotten myself into?

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by jeff denton Bob, I think you should design a new head. I bet you could do it. Ever play with the Lost Foam aluminum casting process?

I haven't done any casting work Jeff.

I did design an Opel head about 10 years ago, with the intent of making it in aluminum. Non-crossflow still, but using the 'best' of the various CIH port designs and chamber designs at the time. I'm sure if I had to think about it again, I'd do it all different. It was designed with a small chamber, thick deck for nitrous or turbo use, flatter valve angle, taller valves, taller lifter galley for roller lifters, and shaft-style roller rockers. It would've cost a fortune!

Bob

[neuropel]

Great news Bob! Glad to hear you went for it - you only live once (but I've found you can go broke several times in life).

So, is this to be a fab shop strictly or are you going to continue Opel work?

Originally Posted by RallyBob Well, I placed a deposit on a workshop space today. What have I gotten myself into?

[Hiro]

Originally Posted by RallyBob Well, I placed a deposit on a workshop space today. What have I gotten myself into?

Congratulations & Best Wishes Bob!
Hiro

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by RallyBob Well, I placed a deposit on a workshop space today.

congrats Bob

Originally Posted by RallyBob What have I gotten myself into?

well, at least nothing that smells

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by neuropel So, is this to be a fab shop strictly or are you going to continue Opel work?

After more research I found that I just can't afford to start a business in this state, the overhead is ridiculous...getting a tax certificate, insurance, accountants, legal fees...they're all at the top of the food chain. This is the most expensive state in the country to run a small business in. The sad thing is CT was one of the biggest industrial centers in the US for 100+ years, but the rising costs have forced many companies out to other states that are cheaper to operate in, or outside the US altogether. It's always tough on the economy when it happens because of all the massive layoffs. As an example, Stanley Tools used to make everything here locally, but now subs everything overseas to Taiwan. Tens of thousands of jobs were lost in a heartbeat, not only from the main factory closing, but also because of all the subcontractors in the area.

So I'll go back to metal restoration for a local restoration shop 3-4 days a week to make a living, and the new workshop will be for my personal use only, no outside work.

But at least I will have a place to work on my race car, the rally car, and my father's GT. Otherwise everything would have to go into semi-permanent storage and I wouldn't be able to work on anything at all. If that is the case I would be better off selling all my cars and tools and just cutting my losses...what good does it do packed into my barn?

Bob

[neuropel]

Bob, if it allows you to follow your dreams, then it's a good move.
Congrats!

Todd