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70Wcars · 04-12-2007, 08:11 AM

Alot of your choices will depend on the use the truck will see most...The best intake currently avail. is the Edel. Performer...I am a huge fan of the good old Q-jet carbs as they offer the best balance of econ. and perf. Cams are tricky for any street/strip use ..too much duration is no fun, and too little can hinder your performance. The generic 214-224 at .050. is not a bad call and the Engle ( Mondello ) 216-226 is great as well. Sacrifice some idle quality for power and go with the Engle 226-230...No reason to port the heads for what you want...hope this helps.

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70Wcars Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 55	Alot of your choices will depend on the use the truck will see most...The best intake currently avail. is the Edel. Performer...I am a huge fan of the good old Q-jet carbs as they offer the best balance of econ. and perf. Cams are tricky for any street/strip use ..too much duration is no fun, and too little can hinder your performance. The generic 214-224 at .050. is not a bad call and the Engle ( Mondello ) 216-226 is great as well. Sacrifice some idle quality for power and go with the Engle 226-230...No reason to port the heads for what you want...hope this helps. __________________ Dan S 70 442 W-30 4-speed 70 442 W-30 Post Coupe Bracket Race car..11.43 @ 3650lbs.