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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
Engine: CAMARO 3.1L FIREBIRD 455
Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
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Which one shoul di hook mine up to a constant vacuum or the one that kicks in at half throttle?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Ported - opens just after idle
Manifold - always open

Well now you went and did it, opened up the real can of worms.
You can do a search, I think Chickenman and F-body88 had a debate about it. but, to sum up:

Your choice. Try one, then try the other, go with the one that suits you best based on your driving habits etc.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Sonix
Your choice. Try one, then try the other, go with the one that suits you best based on your driving habits etc.
Exactly. You will not find a better answer for this question. It is all based on peference and individual needs.
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