'55 Intake Manifold Date

[John S.]

Re: '55 Intake Manifold Date

What is the proper intake manifold date relative to the engine date for a '55 Corvette? I understand that the intake manifold ordinarily should predate the engine date by about 6 weeks. Was there ever a scenario in which the intake manifold could post-date the engine date (so long as the intake predates the car assembly date). Thanks very much.

Mike H.

i came across this post and wanted to comment that i have recorded a few cars that have a later intake manifold. a 55 that has an all original engine compartment and has a later intake is car #29. engine casting date is J284 and the intake is L104.