Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake >

Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake

Notices

Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-26-2011, 07:17 PM
  #21  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
articfriends's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: frankenmuth michigan
Posts: 7,140
Received 814 Likes on 373 Posts
Default

I recently had a few guys ask me about modifying the mpi intake so I dragged up this old thread. I have since also bored out the throttle body and had the intake full ported. Last time on dyno we made 1115 with the blower and 657 NA, Smitty
articfriends is offline  
Old 10-21-2011, 10:35 AM
  #22  
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
offthefront's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast,Fla
Posts: 4,909
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

progress on my intake's ..... I guess this is first stab at it ...fuel rails are going to need some more work ...port side ended up too close to the Distributor .... I'm thinking now feed them from the front and put a return about midway inder each rail ....or ...open to suggestions ....

Smitty ... those are your Deka 80lb injectors .... No 1 long block should be ready in the next cpl of weeks and hopefully can start rigging the motor ...m
Attached Thumbnails Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake-p1000960.jpg   Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake-p1000961.jpg   Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake-p1000963.jpg  

Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake-p1000968.jpg  
offthefront is offline  
Old 10-21-2011, 01:50 PM
  #23  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Cape Coral FL
Posts: 2,110
Received 419 Likes on 252 Posts
Default

I modified my stock fuel rail by taking a long 1/2" drill bit and drilling all the way through the rail and then opening each injector passage to 3/8". I then tapped each end to 3/8 pipe thread. I also tapped the side hole to 3/8 pipe to use as a return. I will have to feed it from the front as there is not enough clearance between the rail and distributor in the rear. Wasn't difficult at all, took about 2 hrs to complete.
snapmorgan is offline  
Old 10-21-2011, 05:15 PM
  #24  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
articfriends's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: frankenmuth michigan
Posts: 7,140
Received 814 Likes on 373 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by snapmorgan
I modified my stock fuel rail by taking a long 1/2" drill bit and drilling all the way through the rail and then opening each injector passage to 3/8". I then tapped each end to 3/8 pipe thread. I also tapped the side hole to 3/8 pipe to use as a return. I will have to feed it from the front as there is not enough clearance between the rail and distributor in the rear. Wasn't difficult at all, took about 2 hrs to complete.
I did almost the same exact thing when I was still running the stock rail. When I went to bigger injectors at the time I ended up with real tall ones so new rails were mandatory. These days you can get big injectors in short versions too, Smitty
articfriends is offline  
Old 10-21-2011, 05:19 PM
  #25  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
articfriends's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: frankenmuth michigan
Posts: 7,140
Received 814 Likes on 373 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by offthefront
progress on my intake's ..... I guess this is first stab at it ...fuel rails are going to need some more work ...port side ended up too close to the Distributor .... I'm thinking now feed them from the front and put a return about midway inder each rail ....or ...open to suggestions ....

Smitty ... those are your Deka 80lb injectors .... No 1 long block should be ready in the next cpl of weeks and hopefully can start rigging the motor ...m
Looking good, cut the fuel rail off a little shorter that is too close to the distributer cap, re-tap it and put a plug in. Install a straight thru regulator at fuel rail inlets, bleed the extra off thru the regulator and it will work just fine, not ideal but it's how I did mine because of the same issue. I did install a small oil cooler as a fuel cooler though after the pump/before the rails, Smitty
articfriends is offline  
Old 10-22-2011, 08:47 AM
  #26  
Registered
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Fredericksburg, Va
Posts: 4,554
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Smitty, my hats off to you on this....great work !!! would really love to see what the H/P diff would be with this vs a properly done blow thru carb....Rob
ezstriper is offline  
Old 02-12-2014, 03:15 PM
  #27  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Keystone lake
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

so how did these setups end up running? I know its an old thread but im curious as im about to start working on mine and plan on the same modifications. any input would be awesome.
Gh700xx is offline  
Old 02-12-2014, 06:57 PM
  #28  
GPM
Registered
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pa
Posts: 2,663
Received 80 Likes on 58 Posts
Default

Is it really worth it when you can buy something like this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/FAST-INTAKE-...55b421&vxp=mtr
GPM is offline  
Old 02-12-2014, 07:23 PM
  #29  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Keystone lake
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would definitely say yes it is considering you have to buy another 500-1000 worth of crap to make it work. So yes a few hours of grinding is way cheaper and worth it to me I'm cheap deal with it.
Gh700xx is offline  
Old 02-12-2014, 07:28 PM
  #30  
GPM
Registered
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pa
Posts: 2,663
Received 80 Likes on 58 Posts
Default

Good luck
GPM is offline  


Quick Reply: Modifying a stock 454/502 mpi intake


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.