Tom Byrne wrote:
> Headers/exhaust manifolds for magnums won't bolt up to LA heads. Same with
> intake manifolds. My Shelby pulls through 5000 rpm with the stock manifolds
> and intake. It has true dual exhaust as well. It will run in the high 15's
> if I can ever launch it properly (16.0 to 16.10 with my sloppy launch). I
> want to help mid range breathing. The choke pints on these trucks were the
> TB (TBI injection) and the exhaust. Hooker used to make a set (maybe they
> still do), but the cost is well over $300 and would still need some
> fabrication. Shelby used to sell a high-performance kit with a 360 TB, but
> those are long gone. I can easily get a 4bbl intake, but adapting the TB is
> a problem. I have ample hood clearance.
>
I believe Mr. Jon Steiger can help you out in that department :-)
http://steigerperformance.com/PRODUCTS/sp01014.html
He prototyped a 2BBL Holley TBI-to-4BBL carbed intake adapter for
Christine's engine swap project. Might want to drop him a line, I know
he has sold a couple of them already.
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