Buick forward facing manifold/TB

[immortality]

got bored, ended up doing this

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Looks like you turned it around.

[immortality]

turned it around, moved the powersteering pump, moved the alternator. removed the auto tensioner (going to use the alternator to tension in the more traditional sense). added a blower will make doing the intercooler piping easy. for those that aren't interested in blowing, you could use this setup with the 90degree elbow removed and have the TB facing the front. makes a OTRCAI possible. you would need to use a ecotec DFI bracket with idler roller instead of the blower

[ScoHar]

well done, where is the powersteer reservoir located or have you got the remote reservoir like on late model commodores?

Do you work at Segedins?

[immortality]

yep. going for a remote style reserviour. probably some nice looking alloy thing.

i wish i worked @ segedins. i do purchase stuff there on occasion. why?

[azkwazere]

So the manifold is completely reversible like that?

I remember it being non symmetrical when i had it off last..... Apart from moving the other accessory's, it will physically fit the other way?

aZk.

[immortality]

So the manifold is completely reversible like that?

I remember it being non symmetrical when i had it off last..... Apart from moving the other accessory's, it will physically fit the other way?

aZk.

you ar ecorrect,the manifold isn't symmetrical but it's like that to allow for the offset of the left hand bank (of cylinders) to the right hand bank so the bigends sit next to each other on the crank pins. all the manifold mounting bolts line up fine so the ports must also.

i'm keen to get one of the US banana style manifolds now

[azkwazere]

Did you have to mill any of the manifold off to fit correctly?

aZk.

[delcowizzid]

both heads are the same part so the ports line up perfect no matter which way round it goes.dont know about the surface that seals to the valley though might be a little different

[azkwazere]

Where did you put the p/s pump?

What is the clearance like for the thermo stat housing + pipe?

How will you hose it?

Got more pics?

aZk.

[holden-4-life]

thats F'n awesome!!!!
do mine!!

[immortality]

just double checked, the manifold fits perfect. the valley gaskets line up, bolts all line up etc. fully reversable.

[azkwazere]

just double checked, the manifold fits perfect. the valley gaskets line up, bolts all line up etc. fully reversable.

Can you get a few more pics? top down, side on etc.....

And what are your plans for heating/cooling pipes etc...

aZk.

[immortality]

Where did you put the p/s pump?

What is the clearance like for the thermo stat housing + pipe?

How will you hose it?

Got more pics?

aZk.

i wsa goingto use the ecotec PS mounting plate but it bolts to the block and the buick block doesn't have a provision for it so i'll fabricate a custom bracket. looks fairly simple really. bolt it to the head.

thermostat housing is now at the front so i could just fit a s2 cooling system and that fixes that problem. will have to sort something forthe cooling lines that fit into the bottom of the manifold (as they are now at the back) but i can't see that being to difficult.

some more pics here My NZ VN V6

mounting the alternator where most people have the aircon pump, another custom bracket.

[immortality]

i'll put up more pics tommorow

[Raptorsc]

Interesting idea. What about the nice plastic manifolds in the US that are on this motor in EAST/WEST engine setups, they have a great runner length etc.

[immortality]

you mean this File:3800II L36.JPG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ? spent a few hr's looking at em last night......

i think hakhawk has been experimenting with this manifold for some time but never completed it

[vn calais manual]

you mean this File:3800II L36.JPG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ? spent a few hr's looking at em last night......

i think hakhawk has been experimenting with this manifold for some time but never completed it

thats what im after

[immortality]

i've been trying to find em but no luck yet. anybody have any contacts in the USofA?

[Raptorsc]

Start with a search like this

GM 3.8L 3800 Upper Intake Manifold Plenum BUICK OLDS:eBay Motors (item 270387280811 end time Jun-06-09 21:53:34 PDT)

[hakhawk]

you ar ecorrect,the manifold isn't symmetrical but it's like that to allow for the offset of the left hand bank (of cylinders) to the right hand bank so the bigends sit next to each other on the crank pins. all the manifold mounting bolts line up fine so the ports must also.

i'm keen to get one of the US banana style manifolds now

for the right price you can buy mine if you want

[immortality]

Start with a search like this

GM 3.8L 3800 Upper Intake Manifold Plenum BUICK OLDS:eBay Motors (item 270387280811 end time Jun-06-09 21:53:34 PDT)

hadn't looked on ebay yet. pity these guys shipto continental US only

for the right price you can buy mine if you want

you got a link for some pics of yours, i remember you had issues with the TB?

[immortality]

more pics

[Raptorsc]

This one would likely be the correct item

93-95 Lumina Regal 3.8 3.8L Intake Manifold Plenum Olds:eBay Motors (item 370111317596 end time Jun-08-09 20:20:52 PDT)

[immortality]

that does look like the one. now need to track down the lower manifold