Switching from efi to carbs, which intakes should I use?
12-01-2007, 09:00 AM
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Switching from efi to carbs, which intakes should I use?
Well guys, I'm leaving my area of knowledge, and switching from efi to carbs. Which intake would best suit my needs? Here's the engine spec's 502, AFR 315's, 8.75-1 compression, crane 741 cam.
I really need something with brass inserts in the water passages, unless I go with closed cooling. But I'm not sure I'm going to bother with the closed cooling, I would rather just get an intake with brass. I will also need a 4150 base, going off of what the carb shop is reccomending.
I guess I better explain that I'm not switching to carbs because the efi is a pain in the azz or anything, It's simply a money issue. I'm building a twin to the motor in my Velocity and putting them both in the Powerplay. So buying 2 harnesses/computers, 1 more intake/throttle body/injectors, ect. it will be way more affordable to just switch both to carbs.
Thanks,
Frank
I really need something with brass inserts in the water passages, unless I go with closed cooling. But I'm not sure I'm going to bother with the closed cooling, I would rather just get an intake with brass. I will also need a 4150 base, going off of what the carb shop is reccomending.
I guess I better explain that I'm not switching to carbs because the efi is a pain in the azz or anything, It's simply a money issue. I'm building a twin to the motor in my Velocity and putting them both in the Powerplay. So buying 2 harnesses/computers, 1 more intake/throttle body/injectors, ect. it will be way more affordable to just switch both to carbs.
Thanks,
Frank
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12-01-2007, 09:24 AM
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Oops! I thought I posted it there. LOL I'm loosing it I guess.
Could one of the moderators delete this thread please? I reposed in the tech section.
Thanks,
Frank
Could one of the moderators delete this thread please? I reposed in the tech section.
Thanks,
Frank
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12-01-2007, 09:37 AM
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I would recommend the world products marine intakes,only one with brass inserts really work nice,I am wd with world and can get you a good deal.The world intakes combined with a holley hp950 carb works great,plenty of power,idle great and easy to work on.give me a call 410-956-5381 dave.
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12-02-2007, 01:15 PM
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Merlin intakes would be the best for your situation. The kit from CP does not have brass inserts in the water jacket. Buy them online at summit racing.com part # wrl-063042
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I have been running the dart intake for 12yrs on a 509 at 600hp plus. I run salt water only
flush out after use thats all. one dart intake I had is in my buddys boat thats 12yrs and THE ONE i have now is 7yrs went with aftermarket heads so needed new intake
flush out after use thats all. one dart intake I had is in my buddys boat thats 12yrs and THE ONE i have now is 7yrs went with aftermarket heads so needed new intake
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