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Old 08-11-2022, 01:09 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Holley used to manufacture a fuel injection system which would bolt up the the 4-barrel intake manifold.
Edelbrock made a 'TORQUER' intake manifold designed for low end 'pulling' and fuel economy.
And HOOKER used to sell headers designed for a crossover ( x-pipe now ) and dual mufflers ( Walker ) with enough back pressure for low-end torque.
The post-energy crisis Torqueflites are bulletproof and at some date had the electric, full-lock-up torque converters which conserved fuel.
I suppose tires have come a long way as far as rolling resistance.
yeah, the A518/46RH is a progression of the 727 and has the electric locker.

i've been reading a lot of suggestions in regards to aftermarket headers but usually they are talking about them in regards to increased HP numbers, and, frankly i know little about that kind of stuff - i can tune a carb with some trial and error but porting, designing exhaust, etc isn't my area.

good to know there are options - because i should have lots of leeway to install that sort of thing once it is clear of the doghouse as the camper i intend to purchase is fully gutted.

i have a friend that i believe has access to notchers and mandril benders and i can weld passibly so we have some opportunity.

Holley still has a system designed to drop on quadrajets. the adverts focus on HP gains and self tuning but my guess is it could be focused on torque instead.
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