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Long Awaited Upgrade... (edelbrock Intake)

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spirockp

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Engine was rebuilt 10k miles ago. It already has an Edelbrock Performer Cam and a new Holly 4160 Carb. Now it will have a new Edelbrock Performer Intake.



 

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very good. take care installing the intake, remember that you can install the intake without removing the distributor.
 

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Nice add! I'm interested in your thoughts on the Holley 4160. Does it perform well? Thinking about the same carb for my build.
 

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65-Fstbk said:
Nice add! I'm interested in your thoughts on the Holley 4160. Does it perform well? Thinking about the same carb for my build.
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the 4160 series holley carbs are good ones, but they are jetted somewhat rich out of the box for most combinations, so be prepared for a rejetting exercise. imo the edelbrock performer carb is a better street carb than the holley.
 

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65-Fstbk said:
Nice add! I'm interested in your thoughts on the Holley 4160. Does it perform well? Thinking about the same carb for my build.
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I have been running that carb for 8 years now. Never re-jetted it, just do minor air fuel mixture adjustments. Love it.
 

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Intake install complete. It sure does take a lot longer when you clean everything before you put it back on. Runs great. The motor definitely feels like it runs much more freely.

 

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Before I added in the antifreeze I flushed the system. (Big mistake.) Now I have to change the heater core and radiator due to leaks.

Here's a completed picture.

 

horse sence

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That's actually a good thing .you found the leaks before they opened up on you away from home and left you stranded .
 
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