I'm seeing so much info on the web about intakes that "will work".   Is there a solid part/casting number out there that I can trust?  I know Mummert and blue Thunder make one specifically, but maaaaybe I can find one online that i can clean up and paint myself and save a little dough if I have the right numbers?  Anyone one here have one that they're willing to part with?   Currently running with a 2 barrel carb/intake and it's just not what I'm looking for.   

1964 Ford F100 w/ 292 Y-block
-Central Florida-

Tealy, search "Ford Y block Intake Manifold on ebay. You will find photos of the 1954-56 "A Series" and 1957 "B Series." The smaller square flange 54-56 manifolds accommodated the Holley 4000 "Teapot" carburetor. The 57 "B Series" has a wide flange that will accommodate 57-up carburetors. You want the B. If you go with a 57-up carburetor, you will need a 57-up distributor that has both vacuum and mechanical advance. The pre-57 "loadomatic" distributor is vacuum-advance only. Ted Eaton (eatonbalancing.com) has an article on modifying the Teapot carb to work with 57-up distributors, but the 57-up carbs won't perform well with the Loadomatic distributor. 

Keep in mind that the Ford cast iron manifolds are heavy; shipping will be expensive. Mummert's aluminum manifold (ford-y-block.com) is cheaper than the Blue Thunder, but it does not have the heat crossover for the choke. If running an electric choke, there's no need for the crossover. I have a B intake, 4150 carb, and 57 distributor. I intend to block off the crossover to prevent the exhaust heat from burning off the paint, which is common. There are aftermarket intake gaskets/w smaller crossover hole, the purpose of which is to reduce/eliminate burning off the manifold paint, but I will block off the crossover, which can be done at the heads or on the intake. 

It would be helpful to know your location.  Adding your location in the signature section in your profile would solve that.  As previously mentioned, shipping costs can make what looks like a good buy suddenly not so good. 

Be careful looking for just the ‘B’ intake as the 1955 4V intake manifolds also have a ‘B’ on the casting number suffix.  The desired cast iron 4V intake manifold would be the 1957 & up ECZ-B casting.

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Intake Manifold Casting Numbers

EBY-D 1954 Mercury Teapot 4V Holley

ECB-B 1955 Ford / Mercury Teapot 4V Holley, square flange 4V Carter

ECZ-A 1956 Ford / Mercury Teapot 4V Holley, square flange 4V Carter

ECZ-B 1957 & up Ford / Mercury / HD 292 truck, 4150/4160 4V Holley, Carter 4V AFB, Autolite 4V

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

While looking for the intake manifold casting numbers, I did come across this older thread showing the horsepower differences between some of the various 4V intake manifolds.  Here’s the link to that thread for those who are interested.
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/FindPost77765.aspx  

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

You don't state your location but that can be a determining factor for blocking off the exhaust passage or not.  Just something to consider: This morning it's 44* in Michigan and I may take my 64 truck for a ride. Having the exhaust passage wide open helps greatly in warming up all that iron more quickly.  Others have helped their vapor problems in warmer climates by blocking the exhaust passage off.  Also,  I see you have a 64 F100 so you have, sor should have the latest Y-block distributor already.  Good luck with your truck................

64F100 57FAIRLANE500

I have a modified 57 B manifold for sale in the classified section.  Elongated two intake carburetor  ports, opened up/port matched the runners. It ran really well on the 312 I have.  

yeah, I'm in central Florida so cold isn't really an issue that I have to worry about too often.   
Thanks everyone for your input.  I'll do another search looking for that "b" mani and see where I wind up.   I appreciate all your help!

1964 Ford F100 w/ 292 Y-block
-Central Florida-

Look on ebay for the 57 and later manifold.  I see them there often. 


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I recently checked the shipping estimate on a manifold from Indiana to Minnesota, it was $42.  From Here to Florida would probably be in that area.    I do have ECZ-B manifolds to sell if you are interested.   

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Hey Hoosier, I'm interested in an ECZ-B manifold if you've got a nice one that'll fit up nice on my truck engine.  Can you DM me some pics and a price? $40-$50 shipping is a reasonable for sure.
Thanks!

ps. what part of Indiana are you in?  I grew up in the Southern part, down by Bloomington.  All of my family is still there...freezing.  LoL



1964 Ford F100 w/ 292 Y-block
-Central Florida-