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Old 08-02-2010, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
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Comparing the shortened stacks and accompaning auxiliary venturi shown in the photo above (thanks Cal Metal) to the more common length, I assume it is for a clearance issue. However is it possibly for an engine requiring less flexability, meaning not requiring the extra torque that the additional length may (or may not) provide or some other reason. Opinions????

Thanks
Rick,

Tested back to back a 289 on a Superflow dyno,same power and torque (torque move up slightly from 4800 to 5100)

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Bernie
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