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Old 07-25-2021, 04:32 PM
Steve C. Steve C. is offline
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My 505 at peak power rpm the Tomahawk intake without a carb spacer was down 4.8 horsepower compared to a 1-inch open carb spacer.
At peak torque rpm the Tomahawk intake was down 5.9 ft.lbs. torque without the carb spacer.


4.210" stroke / 462

Holley Street Dominator intake with runner & plenum work by Dave Bischop

No carb spacer:
577.9 hp at 5700 rpm, 581.0 ft.lbs. at 4400 rpm.

With 1/2" open spacer:
589.4 hp at 5600 rpm, 589.0 ft.lbs. at 4600 rpm.

With 1" open spacer:
589.8 hp at 5700 rpm, 590.8 ft.lbs. at 4400 rpm

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Last edited by Steve C.; 07-25-2021 at 04:41 PM.