H23 Intake Manifold onto F23 Head

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I've already drilled the pilot holes for the mounting bolts. I'll use a drill press to drill the final holes. Once that's done I plan to mount the IM using studs, and tracing the outline of the IM flange on the plate, so I know the general shape that I need to cut the plate.

Once that's done I'll begin cutting the ports to the shape of the F23's ports. It should be pretty simple to taper the port holes out to the H23 port shape, but the matching the coolant ports together should be quite interesting. :skurred:
 

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Got all the holes drilled out. Some are prettier than others, but it fits squarely against the head. Good enough for Government work!



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Now I need to source some longer studs. I'll be dropping the plate off at the machine shop next week to be trimmed and have the rough shape of the F23 ports drilled out.
 
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hey, keep your eye out for a way to secure the thermostat housing to the head, my way is no longer effective and leaks pretty badly now.
 

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Were you using just one of the two bolts to hold it?

yeah, bu i had no real issue till i worked on it yesterday and now it leaks around the o ring and if i could find a better housing i think i wont have a issue anymore. i hope
 
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