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Larry Fulton

11-09-2010 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli (Post 221150)

If NHRA lets the older cars run that good single 4 manifold that originally came on the 327-300 horse motors,(sorry), I'd forget about running the 2X4's, that manifold sucks.

Jim, did you see any intake numbers listed on the '55, '56 or '57 Chevy engine spec sheets?

I didn't, so I'd say yes the #459 Intake should be the accepted piece...
What the heck they're legal on later 283"s, so they might as well be on all 283" and now the 265"s as well.

(those Tri-Power Chieftains were pretty awesome in their time )

Jim Cimarolli

11-09-2010 09:29 PM

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Larry,
No, I haven't looked at any of the specs. I was just doing a comparison in my head on the difference between the 2X4 motor vs. the single 4 motor. Seems like the early 283-220 motor is rated @215, and the 2X4 motor is 245. The carb is smaller on the early engine and it has less compression than the mid-60's version. I feel that the 215 is the best combo for a '57 Chevy. That manifold on the 245 motor is pretty bad IMO.

Mark Yacavone

11-09-2010 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Fulton (Post 221160)

FWIW, No modern automatic trans bolts to that 370 block.

Sam Murray

11-09-2010 10:34 PM

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The 4 BBL intake number for the 55 265 is 3711348. Happy hunting!

Adger Smith

11-10-2010 02:05 AM

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Woodro,
I think I have a 60's or early 70's red book.
Cimo,
Looks like you did a restoration on your wagon about 1 year too early!!
Still, a very nice street ride!!

Dgal	11-10-2010 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by treessavoy (Post 221157)

Don,

There is a '57 Pontiac Safari 2 dr wagon for sale in this months AutoTrader Classic Cars edition that is all original with matching no.'s for $29,495.00. This is the model that looks like Chevy Nomad.
Contact no. is 714-779-7257.

JimR

Thank you for the lead. I will pass it along.

Don

Neil Smedley

11-10-2010 08:56 AM

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I have an old NHRA class guide that covers all American made cars from 1950- 1973.....It includes Studebakers, Hudsons, Desotos, ect...I saved it when Lancaster Dragway in New York decided we should all be bracket racers back in the 70`s

Jack Matyas

11-10-2010 12:52 PM

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One combo that is sticking out is the '57 Corvette W/ 283 / 250 F I w/ 200 metric auto in G/SA @2920 lbs ..........hmmmmmm .

Robert Simpson

11-10-2010 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas (Post 221255)

One combo that is sticking out is the '57 Corvette W/ 283 / 250 F I w/ 200 metric auto in G/SA @2920 lbs ..........hmmmmmm .

I like this combo also but it would have to be with a glide only. It is not a super stocker...But, that thing would haul!!!!

Jack Matyas

11-10-2010 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson (Post 221257)

I like this combo also but it would have to be with a glide only. It is not a super stocker...But, that thing would haul!!!!

Good point -- they probably didn't offer the Turbo-glide in the Corvette .............

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