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Old 01-30-2005 | 03:29 PM
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I have heard up to 40 hp on the dyno as a result of swapping carb spacers.Is the wilson tappered 4 hole spacer really worth 200 bucks ?
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Old 01-30-2005 | 03:36 PM
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Any recomendations for a 540 with a 1050 dominator ?
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Old 01-30-2005 | 04:21 PM
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I installed a 1" taper spacer by Wilson and picked up some hidden rpm. I didn't pay 200 hundred bucks but the results I got were worth it. It did produce a leaner condition but I was running rich before the install. I hopethis helps.
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Old 01-30-2005 | 04:32 PM
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HVH makes a super sucker for around $100.They work as good as any.40 HP is a pipe dream.10 to15 HP is more reallistic.
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Old 01-30-2005 | 06:35 PM
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I agree with JC on this one. Petelle's 1" spacer is worth 10 to 18HP usually but a jet change is needed because it will lean the engine out.

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Old 01-30-2005 | 06:49 PM
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I think 40 hp is a real pipe dream but if you want i have one i will sell you for 150!!!!
and i will install it for you.lol
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Old 01-30-2005 | 10:07 PM
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40hp doubtfull, more like 10 at most. Its more like one of those every little bit helps mods.
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Old 01-31-2005 | 03:24 PM
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Wilsons spacers are 180 bucks a pop !!!
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Old 01-31-2005 | 03:33 PM
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I know HVH's works, NASCAR outlawed it 20+ years ago from Cup.

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Old 01-31-2005 | 07:21 PM
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Why not just make one, they are easy!
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