Intake manifold gasket?

1980 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
152,000 MILES • 7.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDDY NAVARRO
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I installed an intake manifold on my 454 big block and it seems to not cover a small little slit in the middle of the engine on both sides of the heads, I am wondering why there’s a gap and why it’s not covered by the intake.
Jun 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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Can you upload an image of what you are talking about?
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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EDDY NAVARRO
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I try to upload a picture but it won’t upload let’s see if it works this time.
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Jun 2, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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Thank you, when start the engine is there vacuum present? Also, can you zoom out a little so I can see more of the engine? This might be normal as some aftermarket intake manifolds do not cover the EGR port/casting.
Jun 2, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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EDDY NAVARRO
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The engine is not installed yet it’s on a stand.
But I will get another picture for you.
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Jun 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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Thank you, can you remove the intake so I can see the EGR port? Can you tell if the intake will cover the EGR port completely?
Jun 3, 2024 at 9:57 AM