2.9l intake manifold swap

[fxkl47BF]

will the intake manifold from a 2.8l fit a 2.9l

 

[franklin2]

They say in this link it can be done, but it's apparently not a bolt on. And then you have the distributor to worry about. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/100050/2-8-inlet-manifold-on

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Are you trying to convert to carb?

Otherwise youll never get the upper plenium to bolt to a 2.8's carb base.

 

[fxkl47BF]

They say in this link it can be done, but it's apparently not a bolt on. And then you have the distributor to worry about. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/100050/2-8-inlet-manifold-on

very good
thanks

 

[fxkl47BF]

Are you trying to convert to carb?

Otherwise youll never get the upper plenium to bolt to a 2.8's carb base.

yes
now i just need to locate a manifold and carb

 

[rusty ol ranger]

yes
now i just need to locate a manifold and carb

Tom Morana Racing Engines

 

[19Walt93]

Found one at Summit Racing, bring your wallet.

Offenhauser Dual Port Intake Manifolds 6097DP
Intake Manifold, Dual Port, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Ford, 2.8L, V6, Each
Part Number: OFY-6097DP
Not Yet Reviewed
Ships Directly From Supplier
Estimated Ship Date: Nov 15, 2023 (if ordered today)


$1,303.99

 

[fxkl47BF]

Tom Morana Racing Engines

i'm thinking more like salvage yards

 

[rusty ol ranger]

i'm thinking more like salvage yards

Youre SOL there.

No 2.9 came with a carb from the factory...if you can get a 2.8 manifolf to work more power to you...but then youre still in trouble with the distributor as to my knowledge the 2.8 and 2.9 distributors are different...plus early non TFI 2.8 distributors are pretty much non existant.

Why are you converting to carb?

 

[fxkl47BF]

Why are you converting to carb?

i have a lot of spare time

 

[rusty ol ranger]

i have a lot of spare time

Well youre gonna need it if youre dedicated to doing this.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Found one at Summit Racing, bring your wallet.

Offenhauser Dual Port Intake Manifolds 6097DP
Intake Manifold, Dual Port, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Ford, 2.8L, V6, Each
Part Number: OFY-6097DP
Not Yet Reviewed
Ships Directly From Supplier
Estimated Ship Date: Nov 15, 2023 (if ordered today)


$1,303.99

Id buy moranas for a 2.9 before i hacked up a 1300 dollar intake

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

What’s the problem with leaving the 2.9 as EFI? If it’s the computer, a Microsquirt system will solve that and likely cheaper than converting to carb…

 

[rusty ol ranger]

What’s the problem with leaving the 2.9 as EFI? If it’s the computer, a Microsquirt system will solve that and likely cheaper than converting to carb…

I kinda thought that too...as much as im always rah rah carbs on a 2.9 it doesnt make much sense.

If hes trying to use it in a buggy or something id just sell/trade it for a 2.8.

Athough a 2.9 powered buggy would be cool as hell

 

[fxkl47BF]

What’s the problem with leaving the 2.9 as EFI? If it’s the computer, a Microsquirt system will solve that and likely cheaper than converting to carb…

everybody and their brother has a efi 2.9l
how many people have a carbureted 2.9l