The link below is a link to another thread i have started and in it you can see the parts i have decided to go with so far (there already ordered will arrive mon - tues)

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=546392&page=2

Now here is the problem... i need help on picking out the right/best intake manifold and the correct carb cfm (i def. want a holley) could someone who has a little more experence with this part of engines help me because im loss a little.. thanks

Well it depends on how much gas u dont mind wasting. If you want something that will still be sorta good on gas then I would go with a holley 600cfm carb and a holley intake. You can always go with a bigger carb but that might require a performance fuel pump.

Okay, I missed the previous thread. If I read it correctly, you've bought a stroker crank and stock pistons? Won't work. The pin is too "low" in the piston. You'll need 455 pistons or the correct "stroker" pistons (requires less decking).

As for the carb and intake, I prefer the open plenum for the larger cubes. Torker II is available "new". Torker is better, but hard to find. An engine this size needs a minimum of 800 CFM to make power at 5,500. We recommend AED Holley "HO" series. 750 would "do", but 850 would be better. You would need 2 600s to feed this monster...

Jim

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