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Old October 29th, 2007, 01:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question w-350 Intake or Edelbrock Intake

I have an original w-350 intake and quadrajet and an edelbrock intake/carb combo. In everyones opinion which one will give more power. I was thinking about selling the w-350 intake/carb and just using the edelbrock stuff becuase im really not a die-hard olds fan. I just want my 71 to be a nice driving car. any info is appreciated.

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Old October 29th, 2007, 01:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I think you would be happier with the stock set-up as long as you have the carburetor tune correctly. Welcome to our site.
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Old October 29th, 2007, 05:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I have an original w-350 intake and quadrajet and an edelbrock intake/carb combo. In everyones opinion which one will give more power. I was thinking about selling the w-350 intake/carb and just using the edelbrock stuff becuase im really not a die-hard olds fan. I just want my 71 to be a nice driving car. any info is appreciated.

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Except for the aluminum vs. cast iron, the factory W-31 intake is no different from any other factory 4bbl intake. Sell it to a restorer for a boatload of cash and use the Edelbrock.
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Old October 31st, 2007, 04:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yeah, what the hell, I'd ditch it if you don't care bout it. I'm sure 39 years of technological advancement since then will have your back covered on this one.

I like both, and I'm sure it will be a good running/driving car either way. Just depends on how big of a hole that 500 bucks is burning in your pocket.

I'd blow it on the chassis, with a nice sway bar kit or new shocks/springs personally though.
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Y...Just depends on how big of a hole that 500 bucks is burning in your pocket...
$500?? You priced W-manifolds lately?
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I meant the 500 it will be for a decent edelbrock setup.
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