converting to 4v

[seasand77]

I'm converting a 71 Delta 88 Royale 455 from a 2v to a 4v. Will the old manifold be difficult to unbolt? What precautions can I take to keep from shearing a bolt?

[rocketraider]

Intake bolts don't often give problems, but be aware that this is a heavy intake. I usually leave the heater water valve and thermostat housing on to have something to grab it by.

I've had better luck with Victor/DANA gaskets on this application than with FelPro. Every FelPro I ever tried slipped out of the locator holes while trying to torque it, and then I had a water or vacuum leak. One I could understand, but after the third or fourth one did the same thing, then that's a faulty product and I won't use it anymore.