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Deep Purple
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8/03/2003
20:25:47
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Has anyone tried a Hughes Stage I Intake Manifold for the V6? If so, how did you like it? Did you feel much of an improvement? And was low end hurt any? Thanks for the help.
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MikeS
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2003
12:08:41
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I was also wondering if anyone had used any of the Hughes V6 parts such as the manifold, TB and cam.
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Deep Purple
Gen III
8/05/2003
12:22:52
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I called Huges and the intakes are no longer available. I have used a few things, like the belly pan, and have been satisfied with the parts. I'm trying to find a modified manifold or someone who has some for sale. It may not be worth the effort, the guy at Hughes said there just was no demand. So good luck with your parts.
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stealwings582
GenIII
8/05/2003
13:16:16
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Sounds like a lot of things for V-6er motor are going in that direction. No Demand!
Wouldn't want any other!
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stealwings582
GenIII
8/05/2003
13:22:42
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Sorry to burst your bubble but they do sell the manifold. It costs $420 for modified oem manifold. Not exactly sure what that means but they do have them in stock. I didn't realize this until I called them but they are only a few miles where I'am from. The guy I talked to was pretty open as to what available for v-6ers.
Wouldn't want any other!
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
8/05/2003
14:37:55
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its really not worth the price. If you dont have a dremel, just find a buddy that does and modify it yourself. You can even use epoxy to fill in the plenum.
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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stealwings582
GenIII
8/05/2003
17:04:33
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I think that be the route to go, Intense.
Wouldn't want any other!
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Deep Purple
Gen III
8/05/2003
20:01:29
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Stealwings, could you give me the name of someone to talk to. The guy on the phone yesterday said they didn't have any and wouldn't be doing any more because the demand just wasn't there. Any help would be appreciated.
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
8/06/2003
08:17:56
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Deep Purple,
since you will have to take your manifold off anyways, you might as well do the mod yourself. You can easily achieve enough power to make up for not spending $400+ on it. If you want to spend that kinda money on modding, i would go for nitrous.
If you want any help (directions) on working on the manifold, i well be more than happy to offer assistance.
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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stealwings582
GenIII
8/06/2003
10:46:04
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No, sorry, I didn't get his name but I'm ordering a belly pan from them today and I'll make sure he was right. Any help with the manifold would be great intense.
Wouldn't want any other!
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Deep Purple
Gen III
8/06/2003
14:11:02
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Thanks for everyones help. I may try to do this myself. The cutting of the divider is what I would have a hard time with. There are so few machine shops here. I've got a dremel to use to clean the ports. As soon as my lifters come in, I'm going to jump into it. See everyone at Lancaster maybe with a little more horse power.
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IntenseDak39
*GenIII*
8/06/2003
17:06:02
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Deep,
i sent you an email
1998 Regular Cab V6 Auto
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J and J Auto
Dodge Dakota
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8/06/2003
20:05:26
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You can change the devider in the manifold but
you will lose low end the more you raise it the
more you lose but you will gain flow up top.
For most people I would just recomend radius the
injector holes and the ports inside to take off
any sharp edges, If you can match the manifold
to the head ports.
Unless you are building with a blower or turbo
it is not nessasary to mod the intake just clean
it up. There is just that much you can gain there
and for what you lose not worth it.
Larry
J&J Auto
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