anyone try one of these intakes?

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anyone try one of these intakes?

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Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
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I have thought about it in the past but I could never justify shelling out that much dough on it.
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Mark-been watching on Ebay for the Edelbrock EFI systems.They have been out there long enough some are showing up used complete at a good price.Last one I saw was a Pro-Flow for only $750.That's a steal.
The manifold your looking at isn't much more than a Edelbrock Performer.And alot depends on which cam you use first over which manifold.I suggest you don't chose a cam with much more than a 112 lope center to avoid tuning issues and convert to s MAS.

I am a big fan of speed density SFI systems and that is why to spend on the Pro Flow's.They just work.
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I would be more tempted to buy a TBI to 4BBL adapter plate, and use a regular 4bbl performance manifold for a lot less moola.
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I already have a 4 barrel intake and adapter but if we do move to California that won't be legal and I already have the cam its a mild TBI cam from summit.
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
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SoCalli V8 is running a very early style EFI Edelbrock legally in Calli.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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I attempted to contact him and got no where so far.
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
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1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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