ToddMcF2002
Well-Known Member
Anyone know what the carb stud threads are? Need to order new studs...
With the factory intake you said you where installing
You going to run the heated crossover on the intake manifold or block it ?
I would definetly block it with your valley pan running that carb you mentioned
Honestly depending on hood clearance , I would run a thicker 3/16"-5/16" base gasket
But again , stud length , hood clearance , then a multitude of base gaskets - Unlimited choices
Open , four hole , divided
That factory intake - Divided or four hole
Well the Holley does not work with the stock manifold without a spacer confirmed that today. Both the choke and throttle side hit the manifold. Trying to see if I need 1/2" or a full 1" spacer.
Minimally I need a 3/4" just measured it. I'm not really happy here. I pulled an Edelbrock intake with the intent of running a stock intake height. The stock one is 1 1/8" shorter roughly. Now I'm adding back an inch. My goal is to run the Super Commando air cleaner and now I don't know if I'll have hood clearance with the stock hood.I have a 1" 4 hole spacer.
Yours if you need it for the postage cost
Buy a drop base, unsilenced, from Mancini or others, and run the top half of your factory air cleaner.
Nobody will be the wiser. More hood clearance.
Also, you can cut down the divider until your holley works, without using a spacer. Been done for about 50 years, and if it's a big block, you don't have to worry about water or distributor when pulling the intake for modification.
If the holley interferes on the outside, I would cut on the manifold. It's not sacred. (I'm assuming a Carter was oem?)