Clifford intake is on

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 15, 2010, 9:38 pm

I finally got around to putting on my Clifford intake for my 300 engine. I will take pics when I finish the install. I have to reroute the stock accelerator cable and work out the exhaust sytem.
Can not wait for a drive.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » June 15, 2010, 9:40 pm

please do, I want to replicate your set up. I'd get that one for sale in the listings but it's too far of a drive

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » June 15, 2010, 9:44 pm

the stock cable is too short.
i used one from an 80s ford truck, slightly modified but has worked fine.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 16, 2010, 7:15 am

I thought it would be too short but with the carb I have I just need to make an "S" shape and bracket to keep smooth bends. Later if I get a chance I will try and get a linkage type from a newer model and use it.
I will put a pic in my profile later today showing the cable set up.
I did forget to get on important thing though, an air cleaner!

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » June 16, 2010, 8:06 am

I can't wait to see it in person....

Von Dud · Post by **Von Dud** » June 16, 2010, 3:55 pm

Thanks Brian - please keep us posted. I have the Clifford setup all in boxes and (intake, headers, 390cfm holley) and have been collecting related parts, re-routing existing systems in prep for the job.

Feels like a lot to chew off so i bet there may be a lot of folks with questions. Pictures would be great and thanks again for letting everybody know how you're doing!

My1stSlick · Post by **My1stSlick** » June 21, 2010, 10:21 am

Now we just need to find you a proper carb to replace that $5 swap meet special you found! Congrats on the progress and I can't wait to hear it run again.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 26, 2010, 2:11 pm

I added pics to my album of the clifford and exhaust and the routing of the stock accelerator cable. I worried the cable would be stiff but it moves very freely. The only thing left now is to hook up a hot air tube for the choke or find an electric and swap it out(preferred).

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » June 26, 2010, 2:30 pm

It looks good Brian. Quite impressive looking.

lastwagen 66 · Post by **lastwagen 66** » June 26, 2010, 2:59 pm

Brian,

That's looking good

How's it running with that setup?

Carl

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 26, 2010, 3:16 pm

It has a little bit more grunt off the line and I have been still setting up the carb. It has a pair of 50 jets in it and seems a good size for my set up.
It is a bit more impressive with the hood open than with the stock 1bbl set up.
If anyone is in need of a stock intake exhaust and carb for a 240/300 let me know.
BT

My1stSlick · Post by **My1stSlick** » June 28, 2010, 2:54 pm

After seeing it in person, I can say it really enhances the engine bay. I especially like the custom exhaust mod. Truely inventful! Good job buddy.

My1stSlick · Post by **My1stSlick** » June 28, 2010, 2:55 pm

After seeing it in person, I can say it really enhances the engine bay. I especially like the custom exhaust mod. Truely inventful! Good job buddy.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » June 28, 2010, 3:38 pm

looks good

you were able to use the stock cable because the carb is in the normal position where the carb on my wifes is sideways-must be the adaptor.

one issue i see is no heat to the intake, this will cause icing of the carb if you drive it in colder temps.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » June 28, 2010, 5:51 pm

Being in Texas the colder days are like your hot ones..
I think that will not be the issue with the split cast exhaust rather than headers.

Unibodyguy1 · Post by **Unibodyguy1** » June 28, 2010, 6:19 pm

Brian,
have a friend here locally that has this setup in a 54 F100 with a T-5, it flys and get 23-25 mpg on the highway with stock 3:92 gears.

Michael

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » June 28, 2010, 7:58 pm

was not really that cold when it happened 40* outside. got about 25 miles @ 65-70 mph then seemed like it ran out of gas. the whole intake was covered in a thin layer of ice up to about 1" way from the head
melted off quick when i shut it off and the heatsink started.

had no problem after i put copper tubes in the heater hoses and clamped them to the bottom of the intake.now it starts up real good in below 0 temps when its plugged in as the intake and base of carb is heated.

Clifford intake is on

Clifford intake is on

Clifford intake is on.