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Old 03-15-2016, 04:50 AM
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Default L78 intake

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?
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Default Re: L78 intake

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.


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Old 03-16-2016, 01:23 AM
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<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.


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Thanks for the response Jason.
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I agree - plus I would also add.....that I would much rather have a repaired original over a fake snowflake intake [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

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Default Re: L78 intake

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
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Jerry M.Does a good job with intakes so does Jeff Dotterer.
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