BBC Intake question
02-06-2006, 03:03 PM
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Re: BBC Intake question
On my old engine (454 mag) I used an Edelbrock Air Gap. Since the runners are so large on the GM rectangular port heads I was afraid that If I used a single plain intake it would kill my low end. The Air Gap is a dual plane that is claimed to flow to 6500rpm. I used it with an 850 Holley and a 1 inch spacer. This addition really woke my engine up. Good luck with your build and keep me posted on your progress.
02-07-2006, 04:45 PM
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Re: BBC Intake question
Originally Posted by 98itrwhite
i am dealing with the same problom rite now. i got a set of merlin heads with a dart intake and now i put the heads on this weekend and now the intake wont clear the heads. my machineist said it would be cheaper and fastes to just buy a new intake. whats the deck height on a stock 454 big block. also what do you guys rec. for a intake. i am spinning no more than 5000rpms. thanks
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Re: BBC Intake question
02-08-2006, 07:56 AM
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Re: BBC Intake question
Originally Posted by 98itrwhite
i am dealing with the same problom rite now. i got a set of merlin heads with a dart intake and now i put the heads on this weekend and now the intake wont clear the heads. my machineist said it would be cheaper and fastes to just buy a new intake. whats the deck height on a stock 454 big block. also what do you guys rec. for a intake. i am spinning no more than 5000rpms. thanks
I just purchased a dual plane air gap intake for a pair of 454 mags and Dart heads. We have not put it together but did a lot of research and in the 1500 to 5500 RPM range that seemed to be the best fit.
The air gap seems to cool the air/fuel mixture and picks up a few extra ponies...
02-08-2006, 10:34 AM
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Re: BBC Intake question
Originally Posted by blue thunder
I just bought new dart intakes for 454s with edelbrock heads and discovered the same problem. With my intakes came a cut sheet that said .070" would need to be milled from the runner surfaces in order for these intakes to fit standard bbc heads. I had them cut ($145 for both) and now they are perfect.
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