The vacuum port on the new Mummert intake is in the same general location as the ECZ-B and Blue Thunder intakes which is at the back.  The ideal position for the vacuum port for a PCV valve is either at the carb spacer or at the carburetor throttle plate where a more even distribution of vacuum signal is available.  The vacuum port at the back of the intake relies heavily on the signal from cylinders seven and eight.

The pricing for the new intake was in the $365 neighborhood for the last run.  I did see the price posted somewhere but can not find it now but John's original plan was to keep the price of the new manifolds less than the Blue Thunders for the obvious reasons.  John’s contact information is at  http://www.ford-y-block.com/info.htm  .   John is a member of the site but he doesn’t log in regularly so he may or may not see posts that are directed specifically to him.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

I'm interested.  Any clue on price?

"young bucks bring fresh ideas sometimes they work sometimes they dont but all the same it was an idea it wasnt the first it wont be the last either!"

Hopefully John has engineered/included a vacuum take-off (in the most efficient location) for PVC (?), as the standard kit spacer/take-offs are fairly thick.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Based on the new Mummert intake I have here, it’s just a little more than 5/16” taller than the ECZ-B iron intake at the carb flange.  Using a ¼” carb spacer instead of the factory ½” spacer should still allow the new Mummert intake to work under a stock T-Bird hood.  Another option is no carburetor spacer as the new Mummert intake is expected to run somewhat cooler without the exhaust crossover being incorporated within it.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thanks - And I agree that a nice valley cover would really look good with this. I am very curious about the price. The intake looks like it is raised higher than stock, so would there be hood clearance issues with a T-Bird hood using a Holley 390?

Brian - 56 T-Bird

Woodinville WA

There are no specific rules about posting prices.  Here’s the link to John’s site showing a picture of the new intake at the bottom of the page.

http://www.ford-y-block.com/newstuff.htm

I didn’t see the price but the introduction price for the new manifold was priced lower than the Blue Thunder.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Add the fact that it just looks cool , and if you have an aluminum valley cover it shows it off better.

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Sounds promising. If it's significant enough, I'll be getting one.


Lawrenceville, GA

I know the forum rule prohibit price information here, butwhere can I find that? I do not see it on the WEB site (unless I am just missing the page or blind!) Thanks

Brian - 56 T-Bird

Woodinville WA

Hi Brian,  That's a picture of John's new intake in his reply just above your message.  It's easy to identify because there are no heat passages from the heads up to the carb area, unlike most manifolds.  Lets the engine get cooler air, obviously.  The Blue Thunder aluminum intakes have the passages to allow manifold heat.  Have fun, Nick Brann - K.C., MO