I have a '74 with a stock hood, so I'm not sure. The car as of yet does not have an air filter. Would it fit with a low rise air filter?
What carb, intake?
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What carb, intake?
Hey fellas,
So my motor is out and will be getting machined soon.
I know I'm gonna go with a Comp XE268 or XE 274 camshaft, and for heads I'm going with the SD modified Vortec's. So my questions are:
1. Would my Edelbrock performer intake work well with this setup? I was thinking of going for an Edelbrock RPM-Air gap.
2. What carb should I be looking for that is relatively easy to work with since I'm still somewhat of a novice. And how many CFM do I need?
Thanks,
~ Colin
So my motor is out and will be getting machined soon.
I know I'm gonna go with a Comp XE268 or XE 274 camshaft, and for heads I'm going with the SD modified Vortec's. So my questions are:1. Would my Edelbrock performer intake work well with this setup? I was thinking of going for an Edelbrock RPM-Air gap.
2. What carb should I be looking for that is relatively easy to work with since I'm still somewhat of a novice. And how many CFM do I need?
Thanks,
~ Colin
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Hey Thrasher - I just finished this up -- today (sd vortecs)
As I was told by others and found out myself, the only edelbrock that fits is the vortec performer ... nothing else. I had to use a dremel and cut down and already low profile air filter and keep the stud very short. I have maybe 1/8 inch clearance.
I have a holley 650dp and demon 625. I put the holley and and its awesome. Will test the demon soon. You couldchoose from 600-750cfm but do a search on the forum for more info on this esp from "Lars".
My cam is aftermarket but I don't know the specs. Maybe you'll want to look at the new lunati voodoo cams they claim to be 10-15hp/tq better than the xe line- that's my next upgrade maybe the 262/268.
Let me know if you need more info on the vortec
As I was told by others and found out myself, the only edelbrock that fits is the vortec performer ... nothing else. I had to use a dremel and cut down and already low profile air filter and keep the stud very short. I have maybe 1/8 inch clearance.
I have a holley 650dp and demon 625. I put the holley and and its awesome. Will test the demon soon. You couldchoose from 600-750cfm but do a search on the forum for more info on this esp from "Lars".
My cam is aftermarket but I don't know the specs. Maybe you'll want to look at the new lunati voodoo cams they claim to be 10-15hp/tq better than the xe line- that's my next upgrade maybe the 262/268.
Let me know if you need more info on the vortec
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i'm running with xe268, performer intake,speed demon 650,and 186 "fuelie heads".... it seems to work pretty well together but i am still in the "shake down" phase...some times the carbs with the most straight forward adjustments may be easier for a novice to adjust even if it means a couple more adjustments....on the speed demon there are 3 critical settings, transition slots, idle mixture and float level....and they are all adjustable and straight forward....lots of info out there on them Lars has a great paper on adjusting them....and you will have the opportunity to learn and grow into it...just a thought...that is nice set up you're cooking up make sure you get a good carb to go with it...
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Nate- If I'm thinking correctly the SD vortecs require a reusable gasket. Did you get that gasket and the bolts that go with it?
Bob- I'm hoping to make some decent power with this setup. Have you been on the dyno yet with your new motor?
Bob- I'm hoping to make some decent power with this setup. Have you been on the dyno yet with your new motor?
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Originally Posted by 74Thrasher
Hey fellas,
So my motor is out and will be getting machined soon. I know I'm gonna go with a Comp XE268 or XE 274 camshaft, and for heads I'm going with the SD modified Vortec's. So my questions are:
1. Would my Edelbrock performer intake work well with this setup? I was thinking of going for an Edelbrock RPM-Air gap.
2. What carb should I be looking for that is relatively easy to work with since I'm still somewhat of a novice. And how many CFM do I need?
Thanks,
~ Colin
So my motor is out and will be getting machined soon.
I know I'm gonna go with a Comp XE268 or XE 274 camshaft, and for heads I'm going with the SD modified Vortec's. So my questions are:1. Would my Edelbrock performer intake work well with this setup? I was thinking of going for an Edelbrock RPM-Air gap.
2. What carb should I be looking for that is relatively easy to work with since I'm still somewhat of a novice. And how many CFM do I need?
Thanks,
~ Colin
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74Thrasher - I got the intake/heads (z28 springs) package that includes all gaskets and bolts. I also got the scorpion aluminum self aligning roller rockers. For valve covers I got the trickflow adapter from summit racing for $100 so I could use my aluminum valve covers since they are nice.
My compression is about 10 - from L82 and I used the .028 gm head gasket. The intake gasket is reusable since its plastic/composite.
I just tested mine out tonight and burned the tires all the way through a 2nd gear shift - th350.
My compression is about 10 - from L82 and I used the .028 gm head gasket. The intake gasket is reusable since its plastic/composite.
I just tested mine out tonight and burned the tires all the way through a 2nd gear shift - th350.
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