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Old 11-15-2016, 09:35 AM
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Newbie here, but I have a '68 'bird, 350 2 bl. Original heads (17's I think).

I want to convert to a 4 bl, and I have a used 9799068 intake, and a 7028264 carb. The carb is from a '68 400 'bird, but I think that intake is early '70's 400.

Should I look for a 9790140 intake? Or are they fairly close in flow?

I am just building a street cruiser, nothing for the strip or track. Just looking to bump a few HP when getting on it.

Any opinions one way or another?

Thanks!

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Old 11-15-2016, 09:48 AM
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They are both basically the same.

The 9799068 intake would work good for what you are doing.


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Old 11-15-2016, 09:58 AM
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X2.
The 2bbl motors only have 40 psi oil pump and Moraine 200 series bearings, so do not run it too much over 5200 rpm if it's still stock.

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Old 11-15-2016, 11:44 AM
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Thanks guys! It's in for a complete rebuild. The machine shop said it was extremely clean, and may only need a ten thousandths bore. Should I stick with a stock 350 cam, or something closer to a 350 HO cam? (I think they are different, although not positive)
Engine has 132k original miles, and hadn't been out or touched prior. Had a new timing chain installed somewhere along the line. Are there other things I should consider upgrading? (I want it to look stock from the outside)

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Old 11-15-2016, 01:43 PM
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Nothing for the strip or track in a 350 it's hard to beat the summit 2800 the power band will be proper for a 60's - 70's 4bbl engine.... Other upgrades. 60 psi oil pump, better than stock pushrods, cheap forged connecting rods, bowl blend and port match, 7/16 rocker studs, new springs new bronze guideds, viton seals, for the heads, balance lower end, don't use cheap cast pistons.. The list could go on and on just a few pointers


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