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[iluv69s]

I need the aluminum intake base for the "hemi" 302 head package. Unfortunately at this point, I do not have an actual part to copy, just pictures. I figure I'd work on finding a loaner to copy after i found someone to copy it. I know I could get a sheetmetal intake made, but I really would like to try and have a real decent copy if possible. Unfortunately, i only need one, and a years back when i inquired about it, It was cost prohibitive. I was hoping technology has gotten cheap enough to justify making one. hope someone can help. Thanks, max

[iluv69s]

There must be someone out there that wants to take on this project....anyone?? Anyone know a good alum. fabricator here on the East Coast..preferably near Phila./NJ/NY area....Thanks, Max

..or anyone know who is actually fabricating the repo production x-rams? Maybe they could help.

[beater68427]

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There must be someone out there that wants to take on this project....anyone?? Anyone know a good alum. fabricator here on the East Coast..preferably near Phila./NJ/NY area....Thanks, Max

..or anyone know who is actually fabricating the repo production x-rams? Maybe they could help.

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Max, Search for "Stereolithography Machining" in your area the initial expense of getting the program will be expensive, Having a simulate part would aid in the expense, but once you have the program your home bound, then with the plastic part search out sand casters in your area, and with working on the finish you could come up with a undetectable replica. Also having the program for the stereolithography you can make as many as wanted might be able to sell a few to make the money back for your investment.

[resto4u]

I think the repro crossram comes from a foundry in arizona.

[beater68427]

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I think the repro crossram comes from a foundry in arizona.

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He is looking for the "Proto Hemi" intake not reproduced but if Max did do a couple I'm sure he could get a hefty price for some.

[iluv69s]

That's the one...Thanks Jeff....

...I am seeking anyone that might have the hemi heads and are missing the intake....I hear the General made 12 extra heads and possibly only the three intakes that came on the three experimental motors...Don't know how true that is though, because I did find and buy a "hemi" top plate at one point, which is slightly different than the "production" x-ram top plate. So I assume there is a bottom somewhere on someone's shelf in a garage and they just have no clue what it might fit....a needle in a haystack???
At the time I inquired about this a few years ago, my biggest problem was finding a sample to use for a mold. One person that had a few at the time clearly did not want me making them because his would be less valuable...I have some real decent pics of the top and bottom somewhere with the top plate off. I think it is on Guinn's website.

..also heard there is a complete hemi 302 motor with a converted Boss 302 injection set-up...??

..I know Rick's was sold, but who owns all his x-ram stuff now?? Did that all go with the business?? They had that 'hemi' silver Z a few years ago too....I know he had an extra pair of heads..and possibly an intake to use as a sample...anyone know?

Thanks all... Max

[iluv69s]

some good info. and pics of the set-up here...with due credit to Wayne Guinn's site...

http://www.guinns-engineering.com/Quang%20Le%20Hemi.htm

hope is works!!

[beater68427]

I often wonder where gm got the idea for the nascar SB2 heads Sometimes new ideas are not as new as you may think

First gen SB2 heads

I might have to build a SB2 first gen Z for the next project

[nuch_ss396]

Regarding locating a vendor using this technology:

I work heavily with this and related 3D design & manufacturing technologies.

Search on Rapid Prototyping vendors in your local area
using this particular scanner. This is fairly common technology. Ask lots of questions
before you hire them as prices and experience vary.

I can help if you need assistance.

Nuch

[69L72RS]

Max,
Check with Al Maynard.
I think that he still has a few of the intakes and some other 302 hemi parts.
I also seem to remember that there were more intakes made than there were sets of heads.