Intake manifold max height
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Intake manifold max height
I have a 69 coupe with original 350 hood. 388 stroker roller setup, but still original L46 intake and Jetted Q-Jet. I figure I will need 1" or more drop base filter and I want to go with single plane (Team G 7530 is only 4.09" to carb pad or shortest Vr. Junior) or high RPM dual plane like Weiand air strike and Holly 750. I don't want to modify or change hood. Does anybody know how tall I can get (carb pad height) before running into problems? On the same note, does anyone know the carb pad height on the original intake #3927184 is?
Last edited by tmc812; Oct 11, 2011 at 03:04 PM.
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With a Performer RPM or a Weiand "Air Strike" you will need to run a deep dropped air cleaner base and a 2" tall filter to clear the hood.
Per Holley's published data, the 7530 Team G is actually about 1/2" shorter than the RPM, so you could run a bit more filter height.
Per Holley's published data, the 7530 Team G is actually about 1/2" shorter than the RPM, so you could run a bit more filter height.
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There is minimal clearance w/ the std. flat hood so the 7530 would be best single plane if it can be fitted. 2nd 2101 would work in a dual plane. The LT-1 hood provides minimum clearance for hi rise intakes.
There needs to be at least about 3/4" clearance over the Holley vent tubes.
There needs to be at least about 3/4" clearance over the Holley vent tubes.
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I have been thinking that is probably the way to go. My hope is that it won't sacrifice a ton of torque down low compared to the dual plane. The car is a 4 speed so power band starting at 2800 shouldnt be too bad.
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FYI There is another intake about stock height that would work w/ either Q-J or Holley, the discontinued Weiand 7525 Street Ram single plane esp. if you like the Q-J.
I would go for the 7530 & Holley.
I would go for the 7530 & Holley.
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I think the Weiand X-CELerator 7547-1 is the shortest of the single planes at 3.5" and the band is 1500 to 6500 like Edelbrock RPM, but single plane instead of dual. Anyone run one of these?
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Yes, i have the X-cellerator with a street avenger 670 and 1/2"alu 4 hole spacer on top of my 355 ci.
With the proform dropbase aircleaner botom and 3" fillter wil fit about of 1/4" clearence under my 69 hood.
raphael
With the proform dropbase aircleaner botom and 3" fillter wil fit about of 1/4" clearence under my 69 hood.
raphael
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i have a l46 and currently waiting delivery of weiand 8125 manifold.i have a drop base air cleaner and a 650 holley dpumper with a std hood i reakon thats my limit for clearence. manifold measures 3.5'' at front.
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I use the x-cellerator with the voodoo 60104 cam from lunati.
About 2000 rpm, engine runns like a `bag of potato` but from 2000-6000 and mor, it runns very strong.
The x -cellerator is a little bit radical, dat`s way i use a 4 hole spacer.
In combination of a 4 speed trans. It works.
The answer of your question, yes i like the x-cellerator.
raphael
About 2000 rpm, engine runns like a `bag of potato` but from 2000-6000 and mor, it runns very strong.
The x -cellerator is a little bit radical, dat`s way i use a 4 hole spacer.
In combination of a 4 speed trans. It works.
The answer of your question, yes i like the x-cellerator.
raphael
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I have a similar setup (383) in a 69 with stock small block hood and run a Victor Jr., 750 Holley Double Pumper (no choke or choke tower), and dropped air cleaner without problems. You're welcome to come by anc take a look this weekend. I'll PM you my info.
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How much of a drop base did you have to run? Any other provisions? I appreciate the info - I'll try to touch base with you when I have an opportunity.
