opinion on intake/carb.

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Jul 17, 2009 | 08:36 PM

my.yellow.74

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opinion on intake/carb.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience doing this and if it's worthwhile.
I have a stock 1974. No modifications. Rochester carb. seems to be original and is no working well at all.
My brother has given me a nearly new Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake.
I am considering installing the intake and putting on a new Edelbrock carb.
Keep in mind that this is a base corvette with the basic 195 horsepower 350. I only want a cruiser, not a street racer.
Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Frank

Jul 17, 2009 | 08:58 PM

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I did the same with a dual plane and it works great.

Jul 17, 2009 | 10:15 PM

billla

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Really completely the wrong intake for your car - and almost certainly won't fit under the stock hood.

Better investment is to get that Q-Jet professionally rebuilt.

Jul 17, 2009 | 10:19 PM

my.yellow.74

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yeah I was wondering about the clearance

Jul 18, 2009 | 09:26 AM

Ganey

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A dual plane intake like the Performer would be a better match for you.
The Victor Jr. is a race intake that can work well on the street w/ the right setup.

Jul 18, 2009 | 09:38 AM