Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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Hey guys,

I'm looking to finally replace the tired, gummed up, choke-less carburator on my 360 with one that lets my truck run correctly. I'd like to get a 4 barrel with vacuum secondaries and an electric choke; both Holley and Edelbrock make nice models in the 650-670 CFM range. I'd also like to replace the heavy stock manifold with something a little more efficient. I've seen the Edelbrock Performer 390 series manfolds, but what else is out there? There are parts-a-plenty for the small blocks and the 385-series engines, but very little for the FE. I'm beginning to think of FE as "forgotten engine" because there doesn't seem to be much available anymore. Anybody got suggestions?

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Tony
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Re: Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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BUMP to the top.

What aftermarket intake manifold would YOU recommend for a 4 barrel carb?
Tony
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Re: Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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I have a older Offenhauser dual plane that seems to have plenty of power through out my rpm range 1500-5000. If you buy used a used one be careful of corrosion around the thermostat, the dissimilar metal can cause problems.
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Re: Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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i have the edelbrock performer seems to great with a holley carb
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Re: Intake Manifold/Carb Upgrade

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i have a factory FE 4 barrel intake with a holly 650cfm works great.
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