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Chevyfever
03-15-2016, 04:50 AM
I have an L78 intake originally from 68 camaro,has repair in 1 bolt area and a damaged bolt hole at thermostat housing.
Any comments, if this is worth trying to repair or should it be discarded?

SuperNovaSS
03-15-2016, 05:51 AM
I think any factory aluminum intake is worth saving. Many not be usable for high end applications but there is likely a home for any usable intake.


Jason

Chevyfever
03-16-2016, 01:23 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuperNovaSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think any factory aluminum intake is worth saving. Many not be usable for high end applications but there is likely a home for any usable intake.


Jason </div></div>


Thanks for the response Jason.

Postsedan
03-16-2016, 01:59 AM
I agree - plus I would also add.....that I would much rather have a repaired original over a fake snowflake intake <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

Dan

P.J.
03-16-2016, 02:25 AM
Saving this intake is a good idea. You can have it welded by a professional
aluminium welder. then depending on the damage threads, you can carefully
re tap the holes.
on the intake bolt holes you can work the extra access weld by a rotary file
If you were close to me I would help you return this intake to almost orig cond
Go for it
PJ

L78steve
03-16-2016, 04:57 PM
Jerry M.Does a good job with intakes so does Jeff Dotterer.