85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Congratulations on a successful showing at LST! And I am enjoying the next evolution of Scarlett+Kicker.
Per this: When you have a chance, would you mind shooting me the casting number off of your manifold? I am keeping an eye out for an aluminum one. Thanks

Lets see if this shows up. Its a #14057053.
Per the Admin at Nasty Z-28

According to my book, 14057053 is from 80-85 Caprice and Impala. It also may have been used on 82-85 Camaro and Monte Carlo of the same era along with any other GM car using the Chevy 305 engine.
I have owned 3 different 85 Caprices and they had that intake on the 305s. Also, my Brothers have parted out another 6 or so of the 83-85 Caprices with this intake.
The 81 Z28 used a similar aluminum intake 14014432,The 80 Z28 used a cast iron intake but I don't have the number for that one.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Lets see if this shows up. Its a #14057053.
Per the Admin at Nasty Z-28

Thanks! That's good info. I'd like to get ahold of one of those intake manifolds for the weight savings. I have the not very common 14057055. It's cast iron though. Doesn't show up on the NastyZ casting list, but shows up in some threads.

Thanks again, back to trackin with your Scarlett improvements. I like how you are fitting the sound system to the truck, rather than cutting up the truck to fit the system. No disrespect to those that cut the truck to fit. I just like to preserve factory provisions where possible and then update the components where technology has advanced, or the factory had to compromise to be cost-competitive.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Thanks! That's good info. I'd like to get ahold of one of those intake manifolds for the weight savings. I have the not very common 14057055. It's cast iron though. Doesn't show up on the NastyZ casting list, but shows up in some threads.

I'm not sure how much weight it saves over cast iron, but I do like that it has mid rise runners. I feel it gives a bit more low end pull.

Originally Posted by LT7A

Thanks again, back to trackin with your Scarlett improvements. I like how you are fitting the sound system to the truck, rather than cutting up the truck to fit the system. No disrespect to those that cut the truck to fit. I just like to preserve factory provisions where possible and then update the components where technology has advanced, or the factory had to compromise to be cost-competitive.

I'm not a purist by any means, but I have reservations about certain mods. I do not like a cut up dash and refuse to do so if possible.
Wait to you see how I am mounting the KMC20 controller. I was able to come up with a method that doesn't require cutting the dash or the stock bezel.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I'm not sure how much weight it saves over cast iron, but I do like that it has mid rise runners. I feel it gives a bit more low end pull.

The good Qjet manifolds seem to be known for their low end torque. Not designed for high RPM use. But neither were the trucks originally.

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Wait to you see how I am mounting the KMC20 controller. I was able to come up with a method that doesn't require cutting the dash or the stock bezel.

Well integrated is the approach I like. It doesn't always have to mean cut in, flush. But done purposefully and with good craftsmanship, pretty much any mod can look sharp. Even if it shows some seams and fasteners. The Kicker assemblage is coming together nicely. Good that the bass gain can go all the way to eleven.

[rideair]

N2TRUX,

The original dash speakers had a fabric covering over them to help keep dirt/dust/crap out of them, are you planning to do the same and if so, how?

Getting ready to install mine, I've bought the fabric, just got to figure out the best glue to use to hold it in place.

Enjoy,

RIDEAIR

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by rideair

N2TRUX,
The original dash speakers had a fabric covering over them to help keep dirt/dust/crap out of them, are you planning to do the same and if so, how?

Getting ready to install mine, I've bought the fabric, just got to figure out the best glue to use to hold it in place.

Enjoy,
RIDEAIR

The way the speaker is designed it would be difficult to do. I don't plan to utilize a dust cover on the speaker. If anything I may add something to the bottom of the dash pad.