NSS Inline 2x4 Intake

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Is the Indy Modman the only inline 2x4 intake that can be used other than a Max Wedge intake?

I was almost sure the NSS inline intakes I've saw in the past were boxier looking than an Indy ModMan with a 2x4 top plate.

Did they make another inline intake prior to the ModMan?

Thanks,
Tom

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Is the Indy Modman the only inline 2x4 intake that can be used other than a Max Wedge intake?

I was almost sure the NSS inline intakes I've saw in the past were boxier looking than an Indy ModMan with a 2x4 top plate.

Did they make another inline intake prior to the ModMan?

Thanks,
Tom

What is NSS ?

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

What is NSS ?

Nostalgic Super Stock

Tom

 

[Demonracer]

I don't remember for sure, but back in the early to mid 70's the BBM guys ran an Edelbrock big plenum intake. It was nick named the "rat roaster" and had a single as well a a two four top. I haven't seen one in decades so the are probably out of production. If that's the case, if one is found it will be high bucks.

 

[ValiantS]

Is the Indy Modman the only inline 2x4 intake that can be used other than a Max Wedge intake?

I was almost sure the NSS inline intakes I've saw in the past were boxier looking than an Indy ModMan with a 2x4 top plate.

Did they make another inline intake prior to the ModMan?

Thanks,
Tom

Indy's RB MW 'cross-ram' has been the 'go-to' intake for probably 20+ years now and there is very little stagger in the carbs. Beyond that you can use a conventional tunnelram for in-line. The modman intake has good potential but IMO needs a lot of work. I did an extensive rework on one for a buddies motor lengthening the runners and increasing plenum volume shown here along with Indy's MW crossram...hope this helps answer the question!

 

[ValiantS]

One item worth mentioning is some of these 'flatter' floor intakes can accumulate fuel and under certain conditions will backfire. It's a good idea to install a backfire valve to protect the investment. And the larger plenums really respond to the pumpshot of a holley carb. The inherent stumble is reduced with a strong signal to the carbs. We've had decent luck with AFB's on the modman I did but I'm sure it'd improve with some holleys based on A/F data.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Indy's RB MW 'cross-ram' has been the 'go-to' intake for probably 20+ years now and there is very little stagger in the carbs. Beyond that you can use a conventional tunnelram for in-line. The modman intake has good potential but IMO needs a lot of work. I did an extensive rework on one for a buddies motor lengthening the runners and increasing plenum volume shown here along with Indy's MW crossram...hope this helps answer the question!

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Really nice Sean.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Indy's RB MW 'cross-ram' has been the 'go-to' intake for probably 20+ years now and there is very little stagger in the carbs. Beyond that you can use a conventional tunnelram for in-line. The modman intake has good potential but IMO needs a lot of work. I did an extensive rework on one for a buddies motor lengthening the runners and increasing plenum volume shown here along with Indy's MW crossram...hope this helps answer the question!

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How in the wide world of sports did the throttle linkage end up with that set up ?

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

That's the intake I was looking for. Indy 440-I4-25 Cross Ram

Looks like it's only available in MW ports. Wish it was available in standard port.

That beast has to weigh 30 plus pounds.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[ValiantS]

How in the wide world of sports did the throttle linkage end up with that set up ?

The orange one is a buddies '572' ish motor. He's run the afb's on it and in super conditions he theoretically ran an 8.99999...But he won't say that. He tried my old prosystems 4150's and then in 2021 he went to Lightening's BIG 4150's. It's been in the 8's now but he NEVER chases ET. Here is some linkage pics...

 

[ValiantS]

That's the intake I was looking for. Indy 440-I4-25 Cross Ram

Looks like it's only available in MW ports. Wish it was available in standard port.

That beast has to weigh 30 plus pounds.

Thanks,
Tom

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Not only is the Indy crossram MW port but it's got a HUGE plenum. If you run it on anything under 500", I'd put some fillers in it. If you want standard ports and are willing to do the work the modman can be a nice upgrade over a single 4 even with AFB's on it. I was at PRI and spoke with Chris at length with modifying the core to improve the intake. He was on-board to work in cooperation with the project but, I'm not sure I want to redo that this moment mainly because I have a few things going already.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

Not only is the Indy crossram MW port but it's got a HUGE plenum. If you run it on anything under 500", I'd put some fillers in it. If you want standard ports and are willing to do the work the modman can be a nice upgrade over a single 4 even with AFB's on it. I was at PRI and spoke with Chris at length with modifying the core to improve the intake. He was on-board to work in cooperation with the project but, I'm not sure I want to redo that this moment mainly because I have a few things going already.

I have a standard port A&A Max Wedge intake on my 63 that I cut the top off of, filled all the corners in, did a lot of welding pieces inside, then welded the lid back on and finished it so it near looked cut apart. Now, it actually has some throttle response, but still probably doesn't perform, as well as, a ported Performer RPM would. At least it looks the part.

Just honestly can't get into the Mod Man design, as it looks like another attempt from Bradshaw that wasn't right from the start. I have a Mopar M1 tunnel ram that is a way better starting point in my opinion than a ModMan, but I have a soft spot for the look of the 440-I4-25 Cross Ram.

So long as the NSS rules never allow sheet metal intakes there will be a market for $1500 intakes. For me a standard port Indy Cross Ram yes, a ModMan no interest.

Tom

 

[ValiantS]

I have a standard port A&A Max Wedge intake on my 63 that I cut the top off of, filled all the corners in, did a lot of welding pieces inside, then welded the lid back on and finished it so it near looked cut apart. Now, it actually has some throttle response, but still probably doesn't perform, as well as, a ported Performer RPM would. At least it looks the part.

Just honestly can't get into the Mod Man design, as it looks like another attempt from Bradshaw that wasn't right from the start. I have a Mopar M1 tunnel ram that is a way better starting point in my opinion than a ModMan, but I have a soft spot for the look of the 440-I4-25 Cross Ram.

So long as the NSS rules never allow sheet metal intakes there will be a market for $1500 intakes. For me a standard port Indy Cross Ram yes, a ModMan no interest.

Tom

Good stuff! I think the only thing a wedge MM is good for is a supercharged application. I'm pretty sure you CAN run a sheet T/R in NSS just has to be 9.75 or faster.