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Buick 300 small block

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 29 rattrap, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. 29 rattrap
    Joined: Apr 28, 2009
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    29 rattrap
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    from New York

    Will an intake for a 215 aluminum block fit a buick 300 motor?
     
  2. fms427
    Joined: Nov 17, 2006
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    fms427
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    Nope - not even close. 300 intake forms the valley cover of the engine - 215 does not (among other differences). If you are looking for a good 4bbl manifold for your 300 - use a 64 aluminum factory manifold - fairly easy to find, and fits later cast iron heads - contrary to some info around.
     
  3. Limey Steve
    Joined: Apr 4, 2005
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    Limey Steve
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    from Whittier

    No the 215 takes a steel intake gasket that covers the "valley" the 300" has the manifold made to cover the "valley" under the intake . 4 barrel manifolds are out there I found one for Carol's Fordoor & I do have a 215 engine .
     
  4. 29 rattrap
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    29 rattrap
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    damn, i wish i could find some cool speed parts for my 300
     

  5. fms427
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    I think you're pretty much out of luck - I don't know of any multi-carb manifolds that are available for the 300.:(
     
  6. 29 rattrap
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    ill probably end up putting a 4 barrel intake on it and run it the way it is for now
     
  7. fms427
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    215 finned rocker covers fit - that'll help somewhat !!:D
     
  8. HEATHEN
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    HEATHEN
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    What year is the engine? '65-'67 300s have cast iron cylinder heads and the intakes interchange for those years, but the '64 300s with aluminum heads are a one year deal.
     
  9. 29 rattrap
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    29 rattrap
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    from New York

    my motor is out of a 65 special
     
  10. BrandonB
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    BrandonB
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    from nor cal

    Use the 4 barrel intake with a 2x2 adapter.
     
  11. 29 rattrap
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    29 rattrap
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    from New York

    where would you go about getting a 2x2 adapter?
     
  12. BrandonB
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    BrandonB
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    from nor cal

    Speedway has them for $89 plus shipping.
     
  13. 22rdstrguy
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  14. 29 rattrap
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    29 rattrap
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    from New York

    looks like im going with a vintage style y adapter from vintage speed, so i dont have to spend more money on a four barrel intake and still have the 2x2 setup.
     
  15. repoguy
    Joined: Jul 27, 2002
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    If you're ultimately looking to wake up a 300, I'd go over here:


    http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/



    ...and find Sean Etson. He has what is probably one of the fastest 300 powered Buick Specials in the country, and supposedly is the guru for making these engines come to life. he knows all the tricks. I think his car runs in the 11's or low 12's, and I believe it's a street car.

    He may even have the intake maniflold you need.
     
  16. 29 rattrap
    Joined: Apr 28, 2009
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    29 rattrap
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    from New York

    i dont need that much power. The motor is going in my model a so even in its stock form it would move the car along nicely, i just want a cool multi-carb set up.
     

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