Common questions

What kind of intake manifold does Chevy have?

What kind of intake manifold does Chevy have?

Chevrolet Performance intake manifolds were designed specifically for GM engines, so you know they will deliver O.E. performance. NOTE: The exhaust manifold from 1996-and-newer pickup trucks with RPO L31 350 engine, P/N 12557828, is drilled and tapped to accept an EGR tube.

What kind of gasket to use for intake manifold?

Gaskets that can be used with this manifold are: Fel-Pro® P/N 1205 and P/N 1206, and Mr. Gasket® P/N 102. Always match the gasket to the cylinder head you plan to use to ensure a correct fit.

What kind of intake manifold does a Chevy L31 350 have?

NOTE: The exhaust manifold from 1996-and-newer pickup trucks with RPO L31 350 engine, P/N 12557828, is drilled and tapped to accept an EGR tube. EGR pipe P/N 10220275 can be used with EGR Valve P/N 19210662 and gasket P/N 12337972.

When did Vortec intake manifolds start being used?

This manifold is primarily intended for use with Vortec heads on pre-1996 engine blocks. Blocks manufactured in 1995 or earlier have thermostat bypass passage from the block directly to the water pump.

What kind of intake manifold does Chevrolet Performance use?

Chevrolet Performance Vortec Intake Manifolds with TBI. These Vortec manifolds with TBI from Chevrolet Performance are designed for maximum horsepower with throttle body fuel injection and EGR usage. These manifolds will fit all Vortec-designed cylinder heads.

Gaskets that can be used with this manifold are: Fel-Pro® P/N 1205 and P/N 1206, and Mr. Gasket® P/N 102. Always match the gasket to the cylinder head you plan to use to ensure a correct fit.

NOTE: The exhaust manifold from 1996-and-newer pickup trucks with RPO L31 350 engine, P/N 12557828, is drilled and tapped to accept an EGR tube. EGR pipe P/N 10220275 can be used with EGR Valve P/N 19210662 and gasket P/N 12337972.

Where is the intake manifold on a 1996 Chevy small block?

If manifold is used on 1996 and later engines (which do not have the bypass in the block), you must run a coolant bypass line from the manifold to the 5/8” hose nipple on the water pump (passenger’s side). Suggested routing is from the 3/8 NPSF boss on manifold to the water pump.

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