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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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What port on the carb do you run the hose to. Can I use the hole in the side of the plenum of the intake?
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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no hose needed..my sensor goes directly into the intake.

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What port on the carb do you run the hose to. Can I use the hole in the side of the plenum of the intake?
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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I forgot to ask an essential question. Is this with an MSD box, or the Edelbrock box?
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Bumpidy bump
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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MSD here, not many have the edelbrock. Im not even sure if the edelbrock offers a map???
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msd box..the edelbrock box is a pos

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I forgot to ask an essential question. Is this with an MSD box, or the Edelbrock box?
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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mike is the best to deal with!!


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thank you!

and thanks for the msd 6010, i ordered it from you guys a while back...best price around
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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do you have to use a map sensor on a carbed swap? just wondering cause I have one and not sure if I should use it, what are the benefits of using one? thanks
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I have never used one on any of my swaps. But they can improve fuel econemy at part throttle cruise.
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just an update for more ideas, I made a bracket to mount my map today. map is on order and it once it gets here Ill post a fully mounted picture. anyway, here is how mine will be mounted. ( also I will clean up and polish the bracket, this is just a rough draft)






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