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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Car: 1992 camaro rs
Engine: 346 ls1
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Axle/Gears: strange 12 bolt 3.73's
what else do i need?

ok so im switching from tbi to carb. along with that im putting in a zz383. ok so here is my list.

single plane intake manifold.
hooker long tubes 2210s.
fuel pressure regulator.
fuel pressure gauge etc.
msd ignition system(wires, box, distributor, etc.)
and a carb.

thats all i can think of for now.

if there is anything i missed please let me know.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I don't see headers mentioned.

For a street driven car, I'd go with an RPM dual plane rather than a single plane intake.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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i disagree, an open plentum intake and long tube headers will boost his rpm range and he already has a 5 speed and 3.73 gears. i would suggest a holley 4150 750 cfm carb.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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im going with hooker long tubes 2210s. but as far as to get it running is that about it? oh and i have a t56 to replace the t5 already. and all the conversino parts to go with the t56.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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i got the fuel regulator with an extra port for the gauge, if you get a holley you'll need a dual feed supply. you could get the one with the guage on it.

seems like everything else should work from your old stuff.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Single vs. dual plane

When you get it running and broken in, you're going to come back and say something to the effect of, "I really like the power this setup has, but when driving around town I have to keep the revs up to get it away from stop lights, low speed cruising, etc."

Guess what I'm going to say then?
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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ur making it sound like the car wont move an inch unless its at 6000. seriously i think it will be just fine. gm recommends that manifold.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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having the power down at low rpms will probably hook up better on the street anyway. i dont mean to preach but you really shouldn't be racing around anyway.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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im against street racing myself. im a drag strip only guy.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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As always, it's nice to know in these discussions what the intended primary use is. Since that wasn't mentioned, street duty was assumed (I wasn't assuming street racing).

If the primary goal is sanctioned drag racing, the single plane would be the preferred choice. You can live with the street compromise to & from the strip (I certainly do with mine).

If, however, you were talking a daily driver that sees occasional weekend warrior duty, that's a different story.

And, FWIW, the dual-plane the GM website mentions that costs 20 HP is not an RPM-type manifold.
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