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Old February 7th, 2020, 05:29 PM
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Just installed HEI distributor need to raise air cleaner stock 3 1/8 carb neck . Is there one for this all I see is 5 1/8 ones
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Old February 7th, 2020, 08:54 PM
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What carburetor are you using ?
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Old February 7th, 2020, 10:16 PM
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Summit, Jeg’s, internet sellers $10 - $30. We used a 70-72 Chevelle Cowl Induction spacer, appx $30.
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Old February 8th, 2020, 03:12 AM
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A 3 1/8' carb air horn sounds like a 2GC. I'm not aware of a readily available 2bbl spacer like that.
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3" pvc maybe? Sounds like a trip to Home Depot, maybe copper or steel pipe cut down?
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Old February 8th, 2020, 12:27 PM
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Made one from oak with 3-1/8 hole saw, will machine one from alum. Next week
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Made one from oak with 3-1/8 hole saw, will machine one from alum. Next week
Bitchin', love those home engineering solutions. Post a pic.
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