Hello everyone, new guy here. Not a Shelby owner yet.....working towards it. Had opportunity back in 1971 to buy a 65 GT350 for $5000 but bought a Trimuph motorcycle instead. Yes, I am still kicking myself..! I currently own two 66FB's, a C code and recently a K code project (no original parts are left on it).
To my question, a friend of mine has and early 289 hipo engine that came with a Shelby Cobra intake and he is trying to determine if it is original. I initially asked this question on the Vintage Mustang Forum where I am a member.
I believe it is.
Yes it is a genuine '66 intake . I responded to you on another forum about it too.
+3. Looks to be the late 66 - early 67 version based on having "offenhauser" stamped on the bottom casting post.
Quote from: gt350hr on January 07, 2021, 11:17:50 AM
Yes it is a genuine '66 intake . I responded to you on another forum about it too.
And I appreciate it. Just wanted to get the take of the SAAC community as well, did not know you were a member of SAAC too.
Thanks again
Quote from: s2ms on January 07, 2021, 11:58:50 AM
+3. Looks to be the late 66 - early 67 version based on having "offenhauser" stamped on the bottom casting post.
Dave ,
No boss for the thermactor "diverter valve" on #8 runner makes it a '66 only by my experience. It's identical to the one on 477's engine , though mine does say OECO instead of the full Offenhauser.
Randy
Quote from: gt350hr on January 08, 2021, 10:59:40 AM
Quote from: s2ms on January 07, 2021, 11:58:50 AM
+3. Looks to be the late 66 - early 67 version based on having "offenhauser" stamped on the bottom casting post.
Dave ,
No boss for the thermactor "diverter valve" on #8 runner makes it a '66 only by my experience. It's identical to the one on 477's engine , though mine does say OECO instead of the full Offenhauser.
Randy
Randy some early 67's also used the same intake before the one for the smog came out.
Yes I know some of the "non thermactor" engines did early on and the leftover '66 manifolds were used on them. Yours would be one of those for sure.
Randy
Quote from: gt350hr on January 08, 2021, 10:59:40 AM
....................... It's identical to the one on 477's engine , though mine does say OECO instead of the full Offenhauser.
Randy
Randy - yours has the firing order on the front runner also?
No Jeff (THANKS for catching me on that) , mine is in the back , not on a port. Earlier than the OP's obviously. Part number size and placement is the same. I know better but my "photographic memory" didn't see that detail. Sorry for misleading anyone.
Randy
added visual aid...just trying to help.
Thanks JD , now that I see your pictures , Mine is also a "full A" not slant cut as the later ones were.
Good opportunity for a shameless plug, anyone with an original 66 intake that hasn't already responded to the 66 Intake Version Survey (https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4353.0) please do so. Plenty of gaps still need filling in, especially concerning the square vs. angled Cobra "A".
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4353.0 (https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4353.0)
Thanks,
Dave
I think JD could write a book on intakes, I'd sure read it. He sure has enough pics of them.
Quote from: BGlover67 on January 09, 2021, 05:22:39 PM
I think JD could write a book on intakes, I'd sure read it. He sure has enough pics of them.
JD's "da Man!". ;)
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