Edelbrock Power Package
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Edelbrock Power Package
Hi guys,
Finished my rear end and have now turned my attention to the front on my 70 SB. Suspension is out and I pulled the radiator and water pump. Decided to upgrade to rack and pinion, front monospring, and replace the radiator with aluminum and high flow water pump.
Well now I decided since I am half way there, why not crack the engine open and fiddle.
So I ordered an Edelbrock Performance Package, 750 cfm carb, and new lifters, pushrods, etc from Summitracing. Summit says I will have clearance issues of about an inch with the setup. Will an L88 hood allow for additonal clearance or is there something else I can do to the stock hood. Appreciate any help.
Finished my rear end and have now turned my attention to the front on my 70 SB. Suspension is out and I pulled the radiator and water pump. Decided to upgrade to rack and pinion, front monospring, and replace the radiator with aluminum and high flow water pump.
Well now I decided since I am half way there, why not crack the engine open and fiddle.
So I ordered an Edelbrock Performance Package, 750 cfm carb, and new lifters, pushrods, etc from Summitracing. Summit says I will have clearance issues of about an inch with the setup. Will an L88 hood allow for additonal clearance or is there something else I can do to the stock hood. Appreciate any help.
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I just finished up with a Vette today, Performer manifold, Barry Grant Speed Demon 650, drop-base air cleaner assy. with a 2-1/2 K+N air filter. Close, but it fit under a '69 with a stock small block hood. 
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Shashi,
Originally I had the same set up as BigG, Performer manifold and 650cfm Speed Demon which fitted fine in my 70, but when I changed to an Air GAp manifold and Edelbrock Carb I had to go to the L88 hood.
Originally I had the same set up as BigG, Performer manifold and 650cfm Speed Demon which fitted fine in my 70, but when I changed to an Air GAp manifold and Edelbrock Carb I had to go to the L88 hood.
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Thanks.
Thanks for feedback. I was more concerned that I'd have to get a custom hood if it doesn't fit. At the very least I know I can use an L88 hood, which isn't so bad. 
Thanks as always!!!
Thanks as always!!!
Burning Brakes
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Nice choice. The RPM package rocks. You will need to spend some time on the tech line getting that carb tuned in. The Edelbrock carb can be a real pain in the butt if it is off (known for bogging like a dog). However, once tuned and matched you will be thrilled. The RPM package works very well.
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Originally Posted by Graemeinvette
Shashi,
Originally I had the same set up as BigG, Performer manifold and 650cfm Speed Demon which fitted fine in my 70, but when I changed to an Air GAp manifold and Edelbrock Carb I had to go to the L88 hood.
Originally I had the same set up as BigG, Performer manifold and 650cfm Speed Demon which fitted fine in my 70, but when I changed to an Air GAp manifold and Edelbrock Carb I had to go to the L88 hood.
Just wondering how the Air Gap is working-out for you. I'm having some work done on my '69 350 with roller valve train. They're reccommending an Air Gap with a Holley 770cfm Street Avenger. I'm really worried that this is too much carb and I'll lose a lot of low-end torque.
Thanks,
Roger
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Originally Posted by freewayflyer
Graemeinvette,
Just wondering how the Air Gap is working-out for you. I'm having some work done on my '69 350 with roller valve train. They're reccommending an Air Gap with a Holley 770cfm Street Avenger. I'm really worried that this is too much carb and I'll lose a lot of low-end torque.
Thanks,
Roger
Just wondering how the Air Gap is working-out for you. I'm having some work done on my '69 350 with roller valve train. They're reccommending an Air Gap with a Holley 770cfm Street Avenger. I'm really worried that this is too much carb and I'll lose a lot of low-end torque.
Thanks,
Roger
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Originally Posted by lobo2001
No way Rog, I've got the 750 Holley and love it.
Sweet
I was really nervous. They're doing a great job on everything else and this was my only concern.
