71cuttyS

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.

thanks

Oldsguy

I think you would be happier with the stock set-up as long as you have the carburetor tune correctly. Welcome to our site.

joe_padavano

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.

J-(Chicago)

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.

joe_padavano

$500?? You priced W-manifolds lately?

J-(Chicago)

I meant the 500 it will be for a decent edelbrock setup.