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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Default Roots blower on a 74?

yes. here it is, sill work in progress.http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps644509df.jpg
Note the 'customized ' front tires 5" contact area vs stock 11"
Manual steering.


All the dual quad parts are arriving, Adds up quickly.
2-Quick fuel 750's customized
1-Throttle linkage kit
1-Polished Fuel line kit
1-Dual carb adapter
1-Hilborn style intake

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are you running electric fans? Did you use solid motor mounts are urethane?
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Originally Posted by 81 vette vent
are you running electric fans? Did you use solid motor mounts are urethane?
The car was already setup for race, pretty sure stock mounts.
Running a 16" fan and a backup 9". Idles at 160 with just the 16" in cool weather, Dumped the anti-freeze and use A performance coolant.
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