Cab1

I'm thinking of going with the Edelbrock RPM kit (Summit Racing - sum-cbb2), but swapping out the carb and manifold for a Low-Pro Intake/Dual Quad Carb Kit so I don't have to deal with hood clearance problems. I don't see too many guys running dual quad setup's on the street, though. Is this a bad idea? Could I do better with a different carb, head, manifold combination?

1BAD80

It would be good to know what motor work has been done or all stock.
I run a cross ram, the next best thing would be a Berry Grant tri-power.
I do not like the other brand mentioned.
A cam/heads to match the combination is a great idea.

FRSTR90

I like the dual quad Idea... In fact, when I was thinking about building a small block, I was going to put a dual quad set up on. If you wanted just one carb, you could go with the Performer RPM Manifold w/ a holley 750 double pumper, a factory style drop base air cleaner (like what the L88's and LT'1 used), and a 3 in. element. There is enough clearance you could even put a 4 in. element you might have to flaten the wings of the wing nut. I can tell you from experience that this is one hell of a setup!

I was just looking at the summit number you posted and its not the package that I was think off. EDL-2098 is kit I thought you were thinking of.

VCuomo

Here's my Edelbrock dual-quad setup (w/RPM Air Gap intake manifold and custom shorter air filter so that it all fits under an L88 hood, although these pictures show the original air filter):

cboyd

Absolutely beautiful, love the dual quad look.

Clyde

ghoastrider1

sure feels great when you put the hammer down. Nice looking engine bay,btw.

Roughrider

Those setups all look fantastic...but it begs the question...do you guys own stock in oil companies?

With my '69 427/435, I think I should considering how driving the car supports them so.

Cab1

Nice... Okay, here's the deal. I have a 74 Vette with a 350 small block. It has a short block replacement, which I was told was just put in when I bought the car four years ago. So it had about 60 miles when I got the car. I don't use it much, so I'm guessing it has about 150 miles on it now. It runs strong and since I put the headers on, I can tell just from the sound the cam has been bumpted up. To what I have no idea. It looks to me like they just bolted the stock top end onto a new shot block. The heads appear to be cast iron 202's. I had the th400 rebuilt and tricked out to three quarder race with a 2500 stall converter. Like I say, it yanks the car around really good, but you know how it is. I want more. The trouble is, other than what I just you, I have no idear what 's inside. I'm guessing it's just a standard two bolt short block with cast everything inside, but it sure don't feel like it. The thing is if I go with an Edelbrock top end and Dual Quads, will I have enough vaccume? Will I blow my bottom end tork.