50mm manifold ? (revisited)

[brett at netacc.net (Brett VanSprewenburg)]

>Forgot one thing when asking about this previously...
>
>When and if I decide to go with the manifold, do I need the upper AND
>lower manifold,
>
>or does the 50mm upper bolt directly onto the existing lower manifold
>that I have with the 40/41mm?
>
>I see autotech (for example) sells them as a set, but not sure if both
>pieces are necessary.
>
>Then Im asssuming the Plenum  gaskets that are sold are different part
>numbers..? anyone?
>
>-ed
>

Yes, you need upper and lower,  Yes the gasket is different.  Suprisingly,
the Euro manifold gasket can be ordered at US dealers.  Perhaps it's
because some very few early 86.5 cars actually came to the US with the
50mm manifolds (as legend has it).

==Brett