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Old May 19, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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I'm assuming, so correct me if I'm wrong...that my 73 L-82 could benefit greatly from headers and a new intake/carb combination. It has stock-everything (except cam and I don't know the specs, just that its pretty "lobey").

Can anyone recommend some headers that will bolt up to factory sidepipes? Of course, I want to improve restriction versus factory manifolds and I like the sound/look of the sidepipes.

To the same end, can anyone recommend an intake/carb combination that will offer better flow and still fit under a stock (cowl induction) hood?

Appreciate any help...too many options out there.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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An edelbrock performer rpm is hard to beat for an L/82 with vacuum secondaries carb for street use, you will need a drop base filter.

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Old May 19, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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I have an Edelbrock Performer 2101 w/o EGR and QJet carb on my 73. Fit's under the hood and factory cowl air cleaner fit's nicely.

Exhaust is next project....21/2" SS with Dyaflows and a Xover. I have not decided whether to go with headers or not. leaning NOT at this point.
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Old May 20, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Log style manifolds are very restrictive if going with a new system. I was wondering if anything was available that would be a direct bolt-up to my sidepipes
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