1st time Intake manifold replacement, HELP!

[SuperCheyenne72]

Hey guys,

Long time no post... but when the time came, I knew where to turn... so here I go.

I've finally ditched my old remanufactured Quadra-Jet and bought my 750 Edelbrock. The bad news is, that its not a perfect fit on my Holly Contender manifold... so I would probably need an adapter plate between the two.

The good news is, I already own an Edlebrock Performer manifold that goes with the carb.

The ugly news is, I've never swapped an intake manifold before! I've done carbs, distributors, and valve cover gaskets, but I have no idea what I'm in store for. I have my Haynes manual, and the Edelbrock installation instructions ready to go.... but you know there's always that one thing missing that you can't learn from manuals, and thats FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE.

SOOooo, does anybody out there have any good advice for swapping intake manifolds? Any key pointers would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANKS to ALL of you in advance for ya'lls wisdom, God Bless!