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Pulling The Motor On A 1978 L48 Replacing The Heads, Cam, Exhaust And Upgrading The Ignition. Does This Combo Seem Like A Good Idea
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
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Originally Posted by BerniesVette
I would include an aluminum intake with the Qjet. Or go with the Edlebrook performer intake and carb combo. Just my opinion for what you want out of your car.
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I have a 78. I pulled my old engine and put in a GM Crate engine, 290 horse which runs on regular. Edelbrock carb and intake manifold and Dynamaxheaders with real duels. It does the trick.
Originally Posted by LAYLOW
Pulling The Motor On A 1978 L48 Replacing The Heads, Cam, Exhaust And Upgrading The Ignition. Does This Combo Seem Like A Good Idea
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
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lawfun
I am trying to replace my seatbelts on my 78 corvette. I can't get the bolts to budge. I used WD40 and have bent more sockets than I care to count. I know about heat but the fuel lines run right by the bolts. Any suggestions.
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Originally Posted by LAYLOW
Pulling The Motor On A 1978 L48 Replacing The Heads, Cam, Exhaust And Upgrading The Ignition. Does This Combo Seem Like A Good Idea
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
Edelbrock Heads-edl60979
Hedman Headers-hed68306
Comp Cams-12-211-2
Msd Ignition-6200 And 8412
Looking For Around 300-350hp, Just A Strong Sunday Driver. Any Other Suggestions From The Vette Gods And Experts Would Be Appreciated. Will The Stock Intake And Quadrajet Be Sufficient.
Thanks In Advance.
Suggest eb 60899 heads (64cc straight plug rpm), eb 2101 (performer intake), YOUR freshened qjet carb, the CC magnum 270H (12-211-2) is oK. Forget the MSD stuff ... you don't need it ... simply freshen YOUR existing HEI dist ... DO read & heed LARS ignition papers on correct springs & vac can.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Originally Posted by lawfun
I am trying to replace my seatbelts on my 78 corvette. I can't get the bolts to budge. I used WD40 and have bent more sockets than I care to count. I know about heat but the fuel lines run right by the bolts. Any suggestions.
This thread is about motors. not seatbelts. If you have a Q regarding seatbelt removal, please start a seperate thread.
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From: Kinzers. PA
Im on the same with you , I have a 78 with a l48
this is my idea to get around 300-350 hp
Heads, headers, intake, carb, cam.
Sportsman 2 heads. Or the alum. Trick flow 23 degrees ones with 64 cc
Lunati Vodoo cam 221/229 468"/489"
Super comp plus headers/sidepipes
Performer rpm/ or a airgap
Orig qjet or a edlebrock avs.
Later on when i have extra money the wieland 142 blower.
Then a 3.90 rear end of corse , and a b n m shift kit.
this is my idea to get around 300-350 hp
Heads, headers, intake, carb, cam.
Sportsman 2 heads. Or the alum. Trick flow 23 degrees ones with 64 cc
Lunati Vodoo cam 221/229 468"/489"
Super comp plus headers/sidepipes
Performer rpm/ or a airgap
Orig qjet or a edlebrock avs.
Later on when i have extra money the wieland 142 blower.
Then a 3.90 rear end of corse , and a b n m shift kit.
