ZZ4 Clone ZZ430 ,, WHAT Intake ?
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ZZ4 Clone ZZ430 ,, WHAT Intake ?
1980 ,, ZZ4 ,, 3.55 rear
On the 23rd I will be putting in the 700R4 with a 2400 stall converter
Today I ordered the Fast burn heads heads , 1.6 roller rockers , and the hot cam. I already have a new 750 DP ..
What Intake manifold will fit under my hood and offer the best performance .
On the 23rd I will be putting in the 700R4 with a 2400 stall converter
Today I ordered the Fast burn heads heads , 1.6 roller rockers , and the hot cam. I already have a new 750 DP ..
What Intake manifold will fit under my hood and offer the best performance .
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Single plane?
What "best performance" means to u may be entirely different to others. But a single plane will make the most top end power.
Here are a couple that will fit under nearly any stock hood:
Weiand - X-CELerator Intake Manifold PART #: 7547-1
Edelbrock - Torker II (non-EGR) #5001*
Victor Jr. #2975 has been know to fit also but not guaranteed
Holley no longer has a low single plane intake.
For experience i knew someone that had 11 sec C3 with a 383" that used the Torker II.
Hope this helps,
cardo0
Here are a couple that will fit under nearly any stock hood:
Weiand - X-CELerator Intake Manifold PART #: 7547-1
Edelbrock - Torker II (non-EGR) #5001*
Victor Jr. #2975 has been know to fit also but not guaranteed
Holley no longer has a low single plane intake.
For experience i knew someone that had 11 sec C3 with a 383" that used the Torker II.
Hope this helps,
cardo0
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Do you intend to use the OEM air cleaner? If so, intakes with mounting pad heights higher than offered by the Edelbrock #3701 may cause the cleaner to impact the underside of your hood.
I was considering the Year One 350 with vortec heads with an Edelbrock performer intake but, from my research, I would have to use a drop-base air cleaner to clear my hood on my '80 L48.
Let us know what you find out.
I was considering the Year One 350 with vortec heads with an Edelbrock performer intake but, from my research, I would have to use a drop-base air cleaner to clear my hood on my '80 L48.
Let us know what you find out.
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Do you intend to use the OEM air cleaner? If so, intakes with mounting pad heights higher than offered by the Edelbrock #3701 may cause the cleaner to impact the underside of your hood.
I was considering the Year One 350 with vortec heads with an Edelbrock performer intake but, from my research, I would have to use a drop-base air cleaner to clear my hood on my '80 L48.
Let us know what you find out.
I was considering the Year One 350 with vortec heads with an Edelbrock performer intake but, from my research, I would have to use a drop-base air cleaner to clear my hood on my '80 L48.
Let us know what you find out.
Most fit with a drop base air cleaner. If you want to keep it stock you are limited to a few poor quality intakes
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If your not planning on revving the crap out of it I would go with an RPM Air Gap. If looking for ever last ponie I would get port matched ( not by someone in their car port either ) Vic Jr.
Most fit with a drop base air cleaner. If you want to keep it stock you are limited to a few poor quality intakes
Most fit with a drop base air cleaner. If you want to keep it stock you are limited to a few poor quality intakes
Pro
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The seemingly obvious answer is to use the ZZ4 intake if you're building a ZZ4 clone.
I just replaced a Performer RPM with a ZZ4 intake in my 79 with no noticeable loss in performance. I did gain some hood clearance (both fit with the stock air cleaner) so I can use a heat insulator spacer.
I just replaced a Performer RPM with a ZZ4 intake in my 79 with no noticeable loss in performance. I did gain some hood clearance (both fit with the stock air cleaner) so I can use a heat insulator spacer.
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