06-18-2004, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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finally up and runnin
hows it goin guys, i finally got internet at my new house so im back.
i dropped my engine in the 72 blazer a couple weeks ago and couldnt believe how close the intake and distributor came to the firewall. did you guys have similar concerns? any pictures are appreciated
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06-18-2004, 09:32 PM | #2 |
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Glad to hear you got the board back up and yes my hei dizzy is very close to the firewall....
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06-18-2004, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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Welcome and the HEI plug wire actually touches on mine. I have been running it like that about six months. I do believe it will start arcing across there at some point. Will try to post pictures tomorrow. moodyholler
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06-19-2004, 05:05 AM | #4 |
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ok at least now i know im not the only one. how bout high intake manifolds? ive got an air gap and i think im gonna have to put on one of those dinky wired edelbrock ones that are shaped like a triangle cuz im not only an inch from the hood, but also a couple inches from the firewall
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06-19-2004, 08:14 AM | #5 |
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I'm running a street dominator from holley(lt-1 copy) and a 1406 Edelbrock carb with no clearance issues.moodyholler
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06-19-2004, 02:06 PM | #6 |
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anyone have pics? i also have an additional spacer that goes between the filter and the throttle body so thats probly why im pushin it
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