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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Hello Fellow Vetteheads,
I would like to get your opinions on what manufactuers to use for
an upgrade to my original L82. I want to install a performance intake,650 carb, and a set of headers. Any and all opinions are by all means welcome. Thank all of you in advance.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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GM Vortec heads and intake.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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You're going to get 50 different posts with 50 different answers.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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650 cfm carb upgrade is an oxymoron.

God bless, Sensei
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Quality headers and exhaust. I like Hedman headers with 2.5 inch pipes and turbos. This is the foundation of any quality engine build.
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a1sensei,
What size carb would you recommend and brand?

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What size carb would you recommend?
He's telling you your stock Q-jet is rated for 750 SCFM. You don't really need an "upgrade" here.
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Thank you for the explanation, foxy
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Peter,

What exactly are you looking to do with your car? Time at the track, or you just want something to get around on? Headers and true duals are going to make the largest gain over stock. But without a cam and head upgrade, you're going to be throwing alot of money into an intake and carb and hardly see any improvement.

What you need to do is set your goals for your car (type of use, $$$, power level) and go from there.

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