I swapped the intake on a 1961 New Yorker 413 to an Edelbrock Perfomer
aluminum intake a few years back. This car had factory air. The compressor
sat to the left side of the thermostat housing but the main bracket spanned
to the front right intake bolt. The bracket was thick steel and wouldn't
clear the intake runner. A little Dremel work to the thick aluminum and
everything fit like a charm! I did have an aftermarket breather so I am not
sure of any hood clearance issues. I no longer own this car but thought I
would share a little personal experience.
Don Roberts
Overland Park, Ks
http://www.mrdon.net/cars/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Casey" <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] replacement carb / '59 Dodge / intake
> The intake swap on a big block is not a big deal, most importantly because
> coolant doesn't flow through the intake on the big blocks. Its as easy as
8
> bolts and some gaskets. In fact, if you're careful when removing your old
> one, you can save the valley pan and reuse it, if its not rusted through
> where you can't see it. If your car has factory air, there might be some
> brackets in your way, but other than that, it should be pretty simple.
>
> Dave Casey
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lou" <email4lou@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] replacement carb / '59 Dodge / intake
>
>
> > Thanks to all who replied. Sounds like I'll be good to go. I just
need
> > to decide if I want to spring the extra dough for the AVS carb...I am
> > thinking not, since its about $100 more, AND its 650 cfm vs.
> 600cfm...don't
> > think I really need that big of a carb, and I know a lot of people who
> seem
> > to like their "regular" AFB.
> >
> > As for the intake ports...and the carb matching...I never thought that
was
> > an issue..what kind of adapter or spacer would I need to use? Most of
the
> > ones I see are pretty tall...3/4 inch...1 inch...will the air cleaner
hit
> > the hood? Is an intake swap on the 383 a big deal? (really didnt want
to
> > go that far...)
> >
> > Lou
> >
>
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