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383 Chevy Short Block E Tech Heads
The Vortec-style E-Tec heads... 
   
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383 Chevy Short Block E Tech Heads
The Vortec-style E-Tec heads and intake manifold use only 8 intake mounting bolts, instead of the normal 12. Note that they also go in straight up and down, not angled like stock GM bolts. They're also much easier to install.
383 Chevy Short Block Distributor
The Performance Distributors... 
   
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383 Chevy Short Block Distributor
The Performance Distributors HEI is a mini power plant in itself, capable of providing enough electricity to ignite the primary boosters of the space shuttle!
383 Chevy Short Block Adapter Plate
When we tested the Edelbrock... 
   
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383 Chevy Short Block Adapter Plate
When we tested the Edelbrock Q-Jet carb we had to bolt on this adapter plate. It's an easy task and made the carb tests a little more interesting.
383 Chevy Short Block Headers
The same set of 1 3/4-inch... 
   
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383 Chevy Short Block Headers
The same set of 1 3/4-inch headers were used in all tests. 1 5/8-inch headers may have made a little more torque, but we didn't have a set to try out.
RPM TQ HP
2600 353 175
2800 363 194
3000 365 209
3200 367 224
3400 374 242
3600 385 264
3800 391 283
4000 395 301
4200 400 319
4400 407 341
4600 414 363
4800 414 378
5000 406 387
5200 398 394
5400 388 399
5600 373 398
5800 359 396
MAX 415 399
AVG 385 310

Edelbrock
310.781.2222

edelbrock.com
Performance Distributors
901/396-5782

performancedistributors.com
Iskenderian Racing Cams (Isky)
16020 S. Broadway St.
Gardena
CA  90247-9990
Powerhouse Engine Components
931 19th St
Bakersfield
CA   93301
Lunati Cams
4770 Lamar Ave
Dept. SC
Memphis
TN  38118-7403
Speed-O-Motive
131 N. Lang
W Covina
CA  91790
Moroso Performance Products
203/453-6571

moroso.com

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