New Edelbrock intake quality issues

dgibby said

Maybe I’m being picky but sprung for a new air gap and not too impressed.
Lots of slag and bumps, holes drilled off center and clean up done upon arrival.
Wondering if I should have went knock off and saved some money.

View attachment 1716218387

View attachment 1716218388

View attachment 1716218389

View attachment 1716218390

Click to expand...

You disappointment is legit in my opinon.
However the intake probably will work out.
Chrysler was not consistant in placement of the intake or exhaust manifold bolt holes relative to the ports.
So when changing intakes or installing headers it pays to to check the alignment and adjust if you want.
@Oldmanmopar has described this a few times.
https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/intake-manifold-end-seals.222099/post-1969840833
https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/manifold-help.174571/post-1697361