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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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i was just wondering about changing intake manifold and carb to enhance horsepower and performance,was looking at some edlebrock stuff.I really havent had much experience at this so i was just looking for some solid input from experienced 77 owners w/350 4 spd
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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i'm running an edelbrook performer intake on my 77... had the q-jet rebuilt by larz also

fits under the stock hood

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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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should i go deeper and change the cam too?didnt really want to but i heard it might be the thing to do.I have to take a look myself to see exactly what carb i have.and what sort of changes did you notice in your performance after you did your intake and carb rebuild ,oh and thanks for getn bak to me,nice ride too.
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i had 194 heads and had them ported and polished..... then bumped up the cam a bit..... i still have to tune it a bit.... but runs alot better than before

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http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/400hp427vette/
This is whats under the hood of my 77 which is for sale
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