i was going to go to a u-pull-it type place and get one, they only want like 39.99 for intake manifolds but i wanted to bring my dog and didn't want to leave him in the truck for a while in the big city while i pulled it.
i found a guy on craigslist selling some parts from a engine swap. so i was gunna get a manifold from him for $50
he shows up with the bed of a dakota full of parts for free. i 'm like shietttttttttttttt
i was good and only took a few things beyond the manifold. he had a full engine gasket kit so i didnt even have to buy gaskets lol.
i bought a 1/4 thick plenum plate off ebay for $40. it looks good.
painted manifold cause it was pretty haggard with grease and whatever.