Is it a factory intake or an aftermarket aluminum?
I will ask my friend if he wants to run a Q-jet......I honestly don't think he cares he just wants to ditch the computer crap and get the car running....... do you have a pic?
I have a stock 4bbl intake originally from a 4.1L if he wants to go that route. It is aluminum with a spreadbore (Q-jet) flange. I think I may even have a matching carb to go with it. Very inexpensive way to get going.