square bore vs spread bore

Old Nov 1, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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square bore vs spread bore

Anybody ever run a square bore Holley on a spread bore manifold, did it work ok? Can it be run without an adapter plate?
Old Nov 1, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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It will not mount without an adaptor, you'll have vacuum leaks. It's been done with an adaptor forever with success. I prefer going with an aluminum manifold setup for a square bore.
Old Nov 1, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Can it be run without an adapter plate?
Only if the intake manifold is drilled with a dual bolt pattern to accept either type of carb flange.
Old Nov 1, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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It is drilled with a dual pattern, I was more concerned with sealing, it seems like it only has about a 1/4" around the secondary flange.
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