Important if you run D-H/S or SA

[countrypuppy4865]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

A Carter AVS is not a spread bore, I have run this combo in my 68 Cuda since 1978. For a thermoquad to work without a spacer you would have to machine this manifold. Also my car will still fit in G with this combo. Before you worry to much about this combo, which there aren't that many out there, you might want to take a look at the 91 Corvette which holds the G/SA record at 10.54 at 124 or the 73 Pontiac TA - 455 at 306 hp. If you think all this aluminum stuff helps so much (other than weight) then why is the 70 Duster with aluminum heads 2 hp less than with cast iron heads? The AVS 340 combo & the 383 only take a 1 hp hit with aluminum heads & be prepared to spend big $$$$ to make them legal. Wish I could use a Quick fuel carb or a 4 speed auto trans. Didn't powerglide combo's got a 3 speed, why can't I run a 4 speed auto? That would help way more than a manifold. Can someone tell me, what is stock about stock eliminator these days. Just sayin.

G record is 10.57 not 10.54. However, it may be faster than that by the end of the year.

[Chuck Beach]

Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

G record is 10.57 not 10.54. However, it may be faster than that by the end of the year.

Sorry for the mistake, could not get the the NHRA national record page. On my best day I would never see those numbers in my car at F weight. I guess I got a lot of work to do.

[GTS340]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Bingo - we have a winner!!!

I'm with you guys there!

[older racer]

Originally Posted by jimi

what makes anyone think that the edelbrock intake is worth hp? the factory cast iron intake is a pretty good piece.

hi, for what it's worth, had both on flow bench, attached to 587 head. the flow curve was damn close to the same. prob 3 CFM max difference. I had the 2100 manifold to compare with.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Bingo - we have a winner!!!

Then NHRA should have no problem removing it!



Hi Chuck!
Hi Jimi! I hope all is well.

[Coleydog]

Originally Posted by jimi

what makes anyone think that the edelbrock intake is worth hp? the factory cast iron intake is a pretty good piece.

Might be some HP in it being aluminum (cooler mixture charge) but I'm not changing unless I need the weight moved to the rear, still gotta run the same weight no mater where it's at, right? As far as the aluminum head, heat dissipation compression loss, replacement iron head would be better. Lighter weight yea, but most don't have any trouble getting the wheels in the air. Been watching.
I'll find out soon

[Wade_Owens]

I agree, the 454 365 does need an Edelbrock. Greg Hill, would you help me by writng a letter too?

Wade O

[Chuck Beach]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Then NHRA should have no problem removing it!



Hi Chuck!
Hi Jimi! I hope all is well.

Doing great Billy. Yea, no problem as long as they get rid of the roller rockers, aluminum heads, 3 speeds that had glides, Quick fuel carbs, 327 on 283's (manifolds), and whatever else never came stock. :-)

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Doing great Billy. Yea, no problem as long as they get rid of the roller rockers, aluminum heads, 3 speeds that had glides, Quick fuel carbs, 327 on 283's (manifolds), and whatever else never came stock. :-)

I'm all for everything you've brought up! And let's throw in LD4Bs on 273s and all of the Police interceptor stuff on the FFFords.

[Jim Storms]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Doing great Billy. Yea, no problem as long as they get rid of the roller rockers, aluminum heads, 3 speeds that had glides, Quick fuel carbs, 327 on 283's (manifolds), and whatever else never came stock. :-)

Ya. What he said..... my points exactly, problem is each the class, each brand will always revolve in some form or another. Sometimes you have let things take its course no matter if it's right or wrong, eventually it will be made right. But with that said We don't always need the kid in the back of class running up an crying to the principal and begging to be the star quarterback. Relax Trigger!!!!!.....: