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4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
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4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
I have a SBC intake made for the 4150 but I need to run a 4500, I have the 2" funnel adapter but I'd like to have a little more hood clearance so I'm wondering if a 1/2" or 3/4" flange plate welded to the top of the intake would work as well as the adapter. Which method would give the best flow? Do I need to remove the cloverleaf with either one? I know there are a lot of variables but any educated guesses as to what might work better? Thanks!
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Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
You could, but you need to consider the cost of welding, port work, etc....and you may not gain at all...If it were me, I'd just sell that one and get an intake made for the dominator....
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Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
Also, there are 4150 carbs the flow over 1200 CFM, so unless you're going really big on the 4500...
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Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
^^^good point
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Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
Curious as to why "you need to run a 4500"?jkblade wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:53 pmI have a SBC intake made for the 4150 but I need to run a 4500, I have the 2" funnel adapter but I'd like to have a little more hood clearance so I'm wondering if a 1/2" or 3/4" flange plate welded to the top of the intake would work as well as the adapter. Which method would give the best flow? Do I need to remove the cloverleaf with either one? I know there are a lot of variables but any educated guesses as to what might work better? Thanks!
Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
Ive put 4500’s on a couple 400’ motors just like you suggested. The always picked up. Usually at least a 1/10 in quarter. The last one we tried was on 350 cubes and it picked up 2/100 in 1/8. I think its more to to with air flow through carb than size. All these were through air cleaner also. I also have a 1050 4150 flange and it offered no gain over 850 4150. Didn’t matter how we jetted. I think the dommy stream lines the flow alot better.
Re: 4150 to 4500 Intake Conversion
Of course, the typical 4150 850(original type) vs the typical 4150 1050 is really only a difference of .030” venturi diameter(1.560 vs 1.590), which isn’t going to equate to anything close to a 200cfm flow difference.I also have a 1050 4150 flange and it offered no gain over 850 4150.
Then there’s the Race Demon “1000” vs the Mighty Demon “850”...... which are actually the same size(1.560v X 1.750 bore).
Somewhat handy with a die grinder.