RZ350/Banshee inlets

[75-RD350-man]

Dumb question but I have to ask anyway. What do you folks use to cut the reed stuffers off the RZ/Banshee intake manifolds, razor knife or dremel? I got careless on the first one I tried and cut straight through the rectangular sealing lip. 
I know I have to be more careful but maybe someone has a hack to make it easier.
Mike D

[m in sc]

i use an exacto. however, the upp ones dont have the stuffer. 

[75-RD350-man]

Hi Mark
I assume patience is the key here. Do you just cut them flush or taper them to the inlet?
BTW how well do the UPP manifolds fit?
Mike D

[m in sc]

the upps bolt right on. you need a gasket between them and the cage though.

on the banshee style, i usually cut, them smooth with a sanding drum on a dremel.

[75-RD350-man]

1 more question
I already have the Banshee cross over tube so will it fit the UPP manifolds?
Mike D

[m in sc]

yup

[75-RD350-man]

cool thanks

[Jspooner]

I just cut them off with a utility knife leaving a sliver stick up and then hold it up to a belt sander and sand it smooth or.............I take some sticky back sand paper (120 grit) and stick it to something flat like a table top or even a countertop and then slide the intake back and forth on the sand paper until it's smooth. And as mark says, use a gasket between the manifold and reed block as well.

[75-RD350-man]

Wouldn't that sand the sealing lip off also?
Mike D

[Jspooner]

That's why you use a gasket.

[75-RD350-man]

That's good news, looks like I can salvage the one I cut into the sealing lip. Do you go down to the metal or just until the rubber is smooth and flat?
Mike D

[Jspooner]

I take them right down to the metal.

[75-RD350-man]

thanks for the info Jspooner

[Jspooner]

Here's a picture of one of mine from my TZ motor.

[75-RD350-man]

thanks, much clearer now