good intake for dart heads ???
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I'm looking to purchase a intake manifold for my dart iron eagles 308 BB heads,should I buy a dart, brodix or merlin intake. By far dart cost the most but is it the best. Thanks alec
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I would use a dart single plan air gap style intake,that s what i have ,i had a edelbrock air gap and i gained some mph and rpm out of the dart,but the dart was also port matched to my heads.
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We have had exceptional results and great feedback with the Dart intake, alot of people really like them for the power and the Brass water jacket. Let me know if I can help
http://www.cpperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=3913
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CP,
I think you meant the Merlin intake with the brass inserts (same as your link). From my dyno testing experience, he Brodix HV-2001 and the Merlin make very similar power. We think the slightly more expensive Merlin offers the best value due to the brass inserts.
I think you meant the Merlin intake with the brass inserts (same as your link). From my dyno testing experience, he Brodix HV-2001 and the Merlin make very similar power. We think the slightly more expensive Merlin offers the best value due to the brass inserts.
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I doubt an intake change alone is going to be worth that much. At best, probably 10-20hp which translates to 1 mph.
What engines anyway??????? 454/502mags that have been warmed over??? Have you upgraded the stock exhaust??? cam????
What engines anyway??????? 454/502mags that have been warmed over??? Have you upgraded the stock exhaust??? cam????
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CP,
I think you meant the Merlin intake with the brass inserts (same as your link). From my dyno testing experience, he Brodix HV-2001 and the Merlin make very similar power. We think the slightly more expensive Merlin offers the best value due to the brass inserts.
I think you meant the Merlin intake with the brass inserts (same as your link). From my dyno testing experience, he Brodix HV-2001 and the Merlin make very similar power. We think the slightly more expensive Merlin offers the best value due to the brass inserts.
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