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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Ive been searching for the best intake for a 1981 corvette but cant seem to get any good info. What would be the best option for added sound and power? Thanks for the help!
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Dont know why you think an intake change will effect sound but an Edelbrock performer would be a good choice.
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I thought i read that somewhere, Sorry Im new to all of this
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No problem, glad to help, is the intake the only thing you want to change? Does the state the vehicle is registered in have annual emissions tests?
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No the tests are every few years. For now i wanted to do simple things, its an 81 vette with 52.000 miles and great condition. Im going to update the radio and speakers, and was hoping to add a good intake. Next step would be a good exhaust system, but thats going to be a difficult choice.
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A Edelbrock Performer or Performer Rpm are about the best 2 street intakes, the air gap intake is nice but i dont think it will fit under a stock hood.

Exhaust will be a big gain to, you wont notice the extra in with out getting it out.
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