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  1. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    yeah, after like 4 months i finally have it in my hands..... any sugestions on this set up...
    more along the lines of pulley problems clearance issues on radiator etc. before i get
    started. boost issues and other such things is a whole another story. i got a hood on the
    way as well!
     

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    a couple tips, but you're probably already aware. It'd be a good idea to get your hands on a fuel pressure gauge and an EGT meter. I can tell you from experience, boosted motors absolutely hate being too lean. Richen up the carb ahead of time and gradually lean it out. A little less timing helps too, but you probably already know all this. Another thing to consider is the front damper, remember this is what bears the brunt of the blower and all the rest of the accessories. I've seen a 351w here break 2 factory dampers until he went to a Romac damper-so far no problems with it. Good luck!
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    i hear yah on the fuel pressure gauge adn the other stuff as well but its always good to be reminded... i'm getting the msd boost controler as well... hum thanks for the heads up on the damper though.. something to consider... i'm open to any other suggestions as well even if i may already know. what i am really intrested in is i'd love to hear about someone whos put one of these holley / b&ms in their maverick.
     
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    what kind of hp is it gona give ya . dose it bolt up to a standard intake manifold or do you got to get a nother one
     
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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    nope it comes with a manifold.

    as far as horsepower they say 100hp but then again they tell you k&n filters give you 15hp... if i added up all the hp claims that manufactures gave my car would have over 1000 hp. so the anwser to your question i really don't know cuz its all relevant to whats in the car now, boost lvls and other things.

    but 100 more horses would be nice... but then again all the horse pwr in the world don't mean jack if you can't get it to the ground.

    which reminds me when i smoked a duel carb big block with a 671 superchager... and my car was only running low 13's at the time. i hope i don't end up being one of those guys ; )
     
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