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Old May 19, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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I am looking for recomindations on how to get more Hp out of my 79 302. I dont have a large shop or anything so these changes will have to be with the block in the truck.
 
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Old May 19, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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You could put an Edelbrock intake and carb. on it, then maybe some headers and dual exhaust. You can do this for about a grand and it should make a pretty good increase in power.




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Yea I was looking at this package deal summit offered it had a edelbrock intake with a 600 Holley carb. I have true duals thinking a H system would be better Was thinking about some new twisted wedge heads with crane Cam and lifters. I wonder if the old camshaft can be removed if I pull the grill and radiator? Any recomandations on head @ cam ratios. So much to think about. better to have it already planned out though, I think.
 

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Personally I'd go for an Edelbrock or a Carter carb. I had alot of problems with my Holley 600. In the short time it was on my car it blew a power valve, then had to replace the needle and seet once. and it constantly needed to be adjusted. Just my opinion.






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