Torque all bolts to specifications in a circular pattern starting from the center bolts and working out to the ends. Original equipment on Mustang Boss 302, 302S and 302R Race Cars Made from light-weight composite material Short runners for. The studs will keep the intake from sliding on the RTV surface and will properly align the manifold to the heads The studs will be removed after some of the intake bolts are in place. Place the intake on the engine using 4 alignment studs screwed first into the heads. This is a view of the rear intake seal with a thick bead of RTV and the intake gaskets after coating them with a thin layer of RTV. This will make for a 100% seal once the manifold is placed on the engine. Coat ALL mating surfaces on the bottom of the intake manifold, including the end seal areas, with a paper thin layer of RTV. This would have RF- F4ZE, it’s a desirable lower intake, more so than the Explorer (or FRPP) lower intake manifolds. This would have an F3 (meaning 1993) in the part number.

A high-performance version of the Challenger 289 engine 1 was introduced late in the 1963 model year as a special order for Ford Fairlanes. Very hard to find and desirable lower intake manifold. Ford 289 K-code engine in a Shelby GT 350: The horizontal orientation of the thermostat housing on the intake manifold is a telltale Windsor feature. Once the gasket is glued to the head, apply a paper thin layer of RTV to the surface of the intake gasket that will fit against the intake manifold.Ĭlean the intake mating surfaces thoroughly. A direct swap, it has all the standard EGR and ACT provisions, no drilling or tapping. The adhesive will stick immediately,so be sure you get the gasket in the right spot the first time.

Once the paper thin layer of adhesive has completely dried, THEN place the gasket onto the heads. That tab is designed to hook over the head gaskets. Notice the tab on the bottom of the intake gasket. Do the same on the heads where the gaskets will mate up. This dual-plane high rise manifold has excellent. There are different sizes of intake gaskets for 289/302/5.0/351W engines.Ī mismatch will cause a major water leak!Īpply a paper thin layer of black weatherstrip adhesive or gasket adhesive on the “head” side of the intake gaskets. Edelbrock part 7121 Performer RPM 302 intake manifold is designed for street 289-302 c.i.d. Be sure the water ports on each end of the gaskets are properly sized.

Ford 302 intake manifold