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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Default Time to mod 85 TPI....

I have an 85 vette with TPI, I also have a vortec intake manifold and a super ram. ow where to go from here. Should I go ahead and get vortec heads for obvious reasons and install the Super ram( I know about the bolt issues, have to do some grinding to fit the super ram). Or should I get large tube runners instead and make life easier for install.

Choice #1:
SR
58 mm TB
vortec intake
vortec heads
a cam(any suggestions)

Choice #2:
Large tube runners
52 mm TB
vortec heads
vortec intake
ZZ9 cam or any other suggestions

Which setup would produce more HP & torque?
This is obviously a poor mans build.
Please help
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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choice one looks the best, IMO.

If your trying to stay on a budget...have you considered the holley stealth ram? Its a great intake, a good mixture of top end power and low end torque.
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