I Made an Engine Part !

Tom Goldman · 05-01-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

Take what Goldman says with a grain of salt, he's a little weird. Couldn't resist!

Thanks Lee ! ..I take great pride in my wierdness.

Jeff Lee · 05-01-2013, 05:00 PM

No, didn't watch the video. That aside, that's pretty dang impressive! About now I'll bet Edelbrock is saying they should make one so sell as many as you can and recoup your investment. And I'm really curious about that, how much $ do you have invested (aside from probably countless hours)?

I was looking at adapting a SBC or Mopar B Victor type intake to my AMC when I was pursuing Super Stock. I don't see that happening. I spoke to Edelbrock and I was left with the impression they would build one but that's been two years now so I guess they don't have a real interest in the project.

Now that you have a killer intake, turn that 409 into a SS!

Aubrey N Bruneau · 05-01-2013, 05:50 PM

Thank YOU, Jeff... at least now, you might have a better understanding as to why I don't have enough money to make my Stocker better !
Super Stock ?
Oh yes, it occurred to me. Just can't though. Rust free, original pint, inner and outer wheel wells... no WAY would I cut them ! Even if I got it to work on the 9" tire, I still would have to change rear end.
naaah. gotta get that out of my head

I need to sell about 120 of them, and donate my 300 hours of machining... in order to get to the "break even" point.

If I can get a couple dozen in the hands of prominent builders, racers and rodders... I think I'll be OK ( as long as the large port works as well ).
So far, I do have THE two major W block builders buying one right now, and wanting to sell them.
It'll never be a money making venture.

John Duzac · 05-01-2013, 08:14 PM

Aubry, I watched the video and I am impressed. You had to run a 409! You couldn't have run a 327, 350 or 400 small block Cheverolet. The reason I mention those engines, is because you would have a large market of Chevy guys to sell the intake manifold to.

I always loved the 1962 Chevrolet 409, 425 HP engines. Back in 1962, they were really hot!

When I first started racing in 1968, you almost always had to make everything yourself. Traction bars, rims were narrowed to 4" to accomodate the 7" slicks we use to have to run. And the list goes on and on...

From what you accomplished, I would bet you could build other in demand intake manifolds. The larger speed shops could sell the hell out of them. You need to try to contact Jegs, and Summit to see if they would be interested in your product. I am sure there is a market for your intake manifolds!

Don't forget the big block Chevrolet engines!

chris ok · 05-01-2013, 09:57 PM

Congrats on a job well done. video is cool. that is some wagon. And a great soundtrack.
That is hot rodding at it's purist. Vic Sr must be looking down saying dayum, lol.

Aubrey N Bruneau · 05-01-2013, 10:29 PM

Thank, John... Yes, I did inquire at Summit.
WOW... I send them a non-returnable sample. If they don't market it, they still keep the sample.
uuuuuuuuuhhhh.... not in this lifetime !
Market is too small. I hope to sell 2-4 units a month.. if I'm lucky.

To the guys who said to the effect, "this is hot rodding"...
I take that personally, as the highest compliment... it DOES take the sting out of the poverty !

Chris... dayum... I can't even think of what to say to that !
thanks, man

see... I KNEW you guys would "get it" !

Greg Reimer 7376 · 05-02-2013, 09:03 AM

If that's the stock iron 63-65 340 horse 409 intake,no wonder. just look at the #6 intake port at the flange. The whole W motor engine family had the most horrible intakes ever cast up. If they knew then what we know now!! That's the main reason that engine didn't breathe as well as it should have. Your dyno results showed a nice flat long power curve, making that engine way more useful. Amazing what a little technology does!!

SSDiv6 · 05-02-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aubrey N Bruneau

Thank, John... Yes, I did inquire at Summit.
WOW... I send them a non-returnable sample. If they don't market it, they still keep the sample.
uuuuuuuuuhhhh.... not in this lifetime !
Market is too small. I hope to sell 2-4 units a month.. if I'm lucky.

To the guys who said to the effect, "this is hot rodding"...
I take that personally, as the highest compliment... it DOES take the sting out of the poverty !

Chris... dayum... I can't even think of what to say to that !
thanks, man

see... I KNEW you guys would "get it" !

Send a sample to Summit, Professional Products, Pro-Comp or any similar company and they will be selling a Chinese copy of your intake in a month!!!

rallye bob · 05-03-2013, 08:08 AM

Aubrey;
What a great story.. This is what "HOT RODDING" is all about, in my eyes... Have you thought about contacting these guys?
http://www.lamarwaldenautomotive.com/
I like their work too.... Congrats on the success of your intake...

05-01-2013, 05:00 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! No, didn't watch the video. That aside, that's pretty dang impressive! About now I'll bet Edelbrock is saying they should make one so sell as many as you can and recoup your investment. And I'm really curious about that, how much $ do you have invested (aside from probably countless hours)? I was looking at adapting a SBC or Mopar B Victor type intake to my AMC when I was pursuing Super Stock. I don't see that happening. I spoke to Edelbrock and I was left with the impression they would build one but that's been two years now so I guess they don't have a real interest in the project. Now that you have a killer intake, turn that 409 into a SS! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

05-01-2013, 05:50 PM	#3
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! Thank YOU, Jeff... at least now, you might have a better understanding as to why I don't have enough money to make my Stocker better ! Super Stock ? Oh yes, it occurred to me. Just can't though. Rust free, original pint, inner and outer wheel wells... no WAY would I cut them ! Even if I got it to work on the 9" tire, I still would have to change rear end. naaah. gotta get that out of my head I need to sell about 120 of them, and donate my 300 hours of machining... in order to get to the "break even" point. If I can get a couple dozen in the hands of prominent builders, racers and rodders... I think I'll be OK ( as long as the large port works as well ). So far, I do have THE two major W block builders buying one right now, and wanting to sell them. It'll never be a money making venture. __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

05-01-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 313 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! Aubry, I watched the video and I am impressed. You had to run a 409! You couldn't have run a 327, 350 or 400 small block Cheverolet. The reason I mention those engines, is because you would have a large market of Chevy guys to sell the intake manifold to. I always loved the 1962 Chevrolet 409, 425 HP engines. Back in 1962, they were really hot! When I first started racing in 1968, you almost always had to make everything yourself. Traction bars, rims were narrowed to 4" to accomodate the 7" slicks we use to have to run. And the list goes on and on... From what you accomplished, I would bet you could build other in demand intake manifolds. The larger speed shops could sell the hell out of them. You need to try to contact Jegs, and Summit to see if they would be interested in your product. I am sure there is a market for your intake manifolds! Don't forget the big block Chevrolet engines! __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

05-01-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! Congrats on a job well done. video is cool. that is some wagon. And a great soundtrack. That is hot rodding at it's purist. Vic Sr must be looking down saying dayum, lol.

05-02-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,137 Likes: 172 Liked 719 Times in 220 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! If that's the stock iron 63-65 340 horse 409 intake,no wonder. just look at the #6 intake port at the flange. The whole W motor engine family had the most horrible intakes ever cast up. If they knew then what we know now!! That's the main reason that engine didn't breathe as well as it should have. Your dyno results showed a nice flat long power curve, making that engine way more useful. Amazing what a little technology does!!

05-01-2013, 10:29 PM	#6
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! Thank, John... Yes, I did inquire at Summit. WOW... I send them a non-returnable sample. If they don't market it, they still keep the sample. uuuuuuuuuhhhh.... not in this lifetime ! Market is too small. I hope to sell 2-4 units a month.. if I'm lucky. To the guys who said to the effect, "this is hot rodding"... I take that personally, as the highest compliment... it DOES take the sting out of the poverty ! Chris... dayum... I can't even think of what to say to that ! thanks, man see... I KNEW you guys would "get it" ! __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

05-03-2013, 08:08 AM	#9
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: I Made an Engine Part ! Aubrey; What a great story.. This is what "HOT RODDING" is all about, in my eyes... Have you thought about contacting these guys? http://www.lamarwaldenautomotive.com/ I like their work too.... Congrats on the success of your intake...

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