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Old 05-02-2005 | 01:25 PM
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Default HP500 merc/dart intake fitment?

Will a hp500 merc/dart intake physically fit a 454ci/420hp w/iron heads?

Has anyone ever flowed this intake to a 454ci 365/420hp head?

My goal is to use these intakes on a set of 800 cfm carbed 454ci motors built to @ 500-525hp via cams, pistons, head work and balanced crank assemblies.
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Old 05-02-2005 | 01:55 PM
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The HP450 ( 454 based) used the
same dart intake as the HP500.

You should be able to get there from here
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Old 05-02-2005 | 03:11 PM
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Default Re: HP500 merc/dart intake fitment?

I have also read about installing "wedges" in the heads of normally aspirated high hp 454 motors high rise single plane intakes with Iron heads .

Can someone explain the purpose of "wedges"?
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Old 05-02-2005 | 03:39 PM
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Jim V here on the board is the airflow guru that makes the wedges. Give him a call. My understanding is that they straighten the short side radius of the intake port and reduce the volume thereby increasing speed of the mixture. I think they are in the Great Lakes Caster race boat.
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