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Damon32v

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Hey guys. Purchased a 72 Monte Carlo this last weekend. It has a 350/ 350 in it. 

It needs more power. I'm completely new to carbed setups and just not sure where to start. I did order longtubes already. Stock exhaust wasn't cutting it for me.

I've been eyeing different intake manifolds and new carbs for now. Id eventually like to throw a set of heads and a cam in later on. 

What do you guys recommend? 

Thank you!

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Hey Damon. Without changing the cam I would install a performer rpm and a 650 dp. This way when you upgrade cam you won't be spending money twice. Aluminum heads will make it better. I also recommend an msd distributor and 6al. The factory points leave alot on the table. Doesn't sound like you want to keep it looking original so I would start there. 

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Welcome Damon!

I suggest you consider a Holley or Fitech EFI unit instead of a carburetor. The only down side is upgrading the fuel system. But in the long run, it'll run better in all conditions than any carb ever will.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sne-550-516/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fif-30002/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-18102/overview/

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On 11/5/2019 at 12:58 PM, MC1of80 said:

Hey Damon. Without changing the cam I would install a performer rpm and a 650 dp. This way when you upgrade cam you won't be spending money twice. Aluminum heads will make it better. I also recommend an msd distributor and 6al. The factory points leave alot on the table. Doesn't sound like you want to keep it looking original so I would start there. 

Thank you for the recommendations! That sounds like an awesome start. 

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On 11/5/2019 at 6:44 PM, Paul Bell said:

Welcome Damon!

I suggest you consider a Holley or Fitech EFI unit instead of a carburetor. The only down side is upgrading the fuel system. But in the long run, it'll run better in all conditions than any carb ever will.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sne-550-516/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fif-30002/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-18102/overview/

Thanks for the suggestion! I think I want to stay with a carb though. My other project is a newer car with efi and I'd just like a simple carb setup on this one.

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