Can I remove the tower with a Dremel tool or saw or does it really have to be milled off? I am hoping to improve airflow since I'm using a drop base aircleaner to clear stock hood and I think my high RPM power may be suffering.

 

If you are that worried about it get one of the new K&N filter lids.

 

I agree that a K&N lid should help. Now can I remove the choke tower myself or do I need a machinist to do it?

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You can remove it yourself. I used a dremel..didn't take very long. I've seen dyno tests where milling the choke tower gained I think it was 9hp.

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removing the choke tower does absolutely nothing for carburetor airflow. just looks cool.

 

I think milling the choke tower may have little affect if you have a tall aircleaner. However I am using a drop base air cleaner and a 3" tall element for hood clearance. Between the air cleaner lid and the top of the choke tower there is only about an 1-1.5 inches of clearance. It's not on the top of my priority list I was just curious.

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350 Vortec, forged flat-tops, CompCams XE268, Edlebrock RPM, Holley 3310, TH350 w/Holeshot 2400, 3.23 posi, Heddman shorties, HEI