Thanks Tom. I ordered one this evening. Now all I need are headers (I can
pay up for the Hookers, but I would really like shorties) and a 360 TB. I
may do the cam as well. I can get one a Compu-cam which will work with my
computer and is a roller like the OEM cam.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>
>
>
> 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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