Topic: Hoursepower increase
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Do you want simple bolt-on modifications or do you want to do more like having internal engine mods made?
New intake, carb rebuild and a true dual exhaust can go a long way without major expense or work. Headers can help if you want to do that.
Cylinder head work, camshaft, etc., can yield much more performance but is much more involved and expensive. Not so much the price of the parts but the shop time and labor can be a killer.
New intake, carb rebuild and a true dual exhaust can go a long way without major expense or work. Headers can help if you want to do that.
Cylinder head work, camshaft, etc., can yield much more performance but is much more involved and expensive. Not so much the price of the parts but the shop time and labor can be a killer.
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
[QUOTE=darrdco] I am seaking advice. I want to increase the horsepower on my 1976 L48.
Do it all, I did & it works... its only money...
What is the best "bang for the buck"? Cam, Headers, intake/carb, etc.
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Do it all, I did & it works... its only money...
i was wondering how much extra (about) hp to expect when putting an edelbrock performance intake monifold , headers , edelbrock performance camshaft (and a holly carb ) on the car ?
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
that is way too vague to give you any figures.
also. is it really horsepower you are after or is it torque.
you can maximize one at the expense of the other and be disappointed.
also.. are you looking for a high peak (for bragging rights) or a good curve for true performance.
I already have true dual exhaust.
My goal is to have a head snaping good curve performance.
I am considering edelbrock dual quad intake and carbs.
Also a set of headers.
I would consider a cam, but not sure which one to get..
Anymore thoughts?
Lifetime MemberWesterly, RI - USA
Joined: 5/26/2005
Posts: 133
Vette(s): 77 L48
Original paint
True dual stainless exhaust
Edelbrock intake manifold
and Thunder series carb
Distributor has an pern upgrade
Last spring I replaced the stock intake, carb and air cleaner with an Edlebrock Performer intake, 650 cfm Thunder series carb, and an Edlebrock aircleaner that would still fit under my hood. It did wake it up. Then I drove 1700 miles to Pigeon Forge and back. I guess that broke in the new parts and blew out all the carb built up in the engine. Outran a C5 several weeks ago. Good luck.
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