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Old 09-02-2011, 10:38 PM   #22
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Re: '55 Chevy gasser build

I apologize for taking so long to get back to the thread...I really need to update this with new pics and details.
The intake is a very early production '65 Edelbrock "box ram" tunnel ram. It is huge and will look great polished. They weren't the greatest t-rams though...horrible fuel puddling issues, and were quickly discarded in favor of better designs. I had a friend of mine weld in some plates to help with the fuel distribution issues and will be running a dual FAST EZ-EFI throttle-body injection set-up.
The valvecovers are ultra-ultra-rare EELCO's from the mid-60's. They are huge/tall. 20 years of collecting and I've only run across one other pair. I've been hanging on to them for a special project, and this one is it.
I will get off my ass and post more pics.
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