Quick Fuel Technology 701-1BD BLACK DIAMOND INTAKE MANIFOLD SMALL BLOCK CHEVROLET - Manual

QUICK FUEL TECHNOLOGY®
BLACK DIAMOND ® INTAKE MANIFOLD P/N 701-1BD
SMALL BLOCK CHEVROLET
INTAKE MANIFOLD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS:
The P/N 701-1BD BLACK DIAMOND® intake manifold is designed for square-bore carburetor applications on 1957-86
262-400cid Small Block Chevrolet engines and SBC engines equipped with 1987-91 L98 aluminum Corvette cylinder heads
(non-EGR applications). Also, this manifold will work with any SBC engine equipped with aftermarket cylinder heads, as long as
they have a standard port flange opening and bolt hole locations.
This 180° dual plane intake manifold is designed to provide the best performance for stock to street-performance engine
applications to a maximum engine speed of 5500 RPM. The carburetor-mounting pad is designed to accept all stock or
aftermarket square-bore carburetors with manual or electric chokes. BLACK DIAMOND
® intake manifolds are designed to
accept most stock hardware, such as coolant and vacuum lines, coils, HEI distributors, and brackets. Few alterations, if any,
should be required.
EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT:
P/N 701-1BD does not accept an EGR valve, hot-air, or divorced chokes. This part is not legal for sale or use for motor
vehicles with pollution-controlled equipment.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION:
The following installation instructions must be carefully read and understood before you begin installation. Below is a
preliminary check list that should be completed before you begin installation. Improper application or installation of this product
may result in unsatisfactory performance, fuel mileage, or emissions. Failure to follow these installation instructions could result
in engine damage and may void your warranty. If you require any assistance regarding this product please contact Quick Fuel
Technology® Technical Support at: 270-793-0900, Fax: 270-793-0951, or for online assistance refer to our website at
www.quickfueltechnology.com.
PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST:
 Carefully read and understand these installation instructions.
 Check that this intake manifold is the correct choice for your engine application, desired performance level, and local
emissions laws. This intake manifold will require a manual or electric carburetor choke.
 Inspect the manifold for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. If damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
 Check that all of the parts listed in the Kit Contents list in these instructions have been included with your intake manifold.
 Inspect all threaded holes.
 Inspect all internal passages with a light and a stiff wire to be sure that the passages are not obstructed and have
been properly cleaned to be free of any debris.
 Check for sufficient hood clearance with this intake manifold and intended carburetor/air cleaner combination to be used.
 Check that you have all of the parts required for the installation. These include the intake manifold gasket set, gasket
adhesive, RTV silicone sealant, and pipe thread sealant as shown in the Parts Required list in these installation instructions.
 Check that you have all the tools you will need to perform the intake manifold installation. A recommended but not
exhaustive list is located in these installation instructions.
 Check that you have the proper intake manifold fasteners for this application.
 If using your old carburetor, before you remove it from the engine make sure it is working properly and that the carburetor is
tuned properly. Consult the shop manual or installation instructions for that carburetor to determine if the carburetor is in
proper tune.