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For the old 582 with 1250 short deck i used to run two- 1” spacers above the manifold. One being completely open and the other being the hvh version. Now going to a 598 and 1250cfm along with the tall deck sv632, wondering why or if anyone has some real reasons on what to use for spacers if any. Not even sure why i used them in the first place..... understand that they increase volume but does that affect jetting and throttle response? Bored at home


Ryan Fasano

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Rymo - Technically it will effect throttle response and jetting but the main reason I run a phenolic spacer is so I get a heat shield for the carb. I have switched back and forth between open, 4 hole, tapered and a weird combo by Gary Williams and I can't tell much difference. They say the only way to know for sure is to do back to back testing but I have never had the time to do that.
 
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Depending on the combination, in most cases a 4-hole provides a taller column of flow under the boosters, and will improve booster signal, improving atomization, sometimes providing a crutch for a too large carburetor or reversion tendencies. The open spacer probably isn't necessary on better designed intake manifolds.
Heat insulation is always good.


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Ryan,I would recommend using the HVH spacer by itself.The 4-hole gives a little more bottom end torque.FYI I had a 1250 0n my 582,took it off went to a tunnel ram and 2 1050s,picked up a solid tenth and 3mph. Big Grin
 
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Reher-Morrison anti reversion shear plate. You can run any open spacer of your choice under it. It's two pieces 1 1/4" tall altogether.

 
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Anyone out there using APDs black widow?? I have the 2 inch on my 582 sr20 but have yet to try it out


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Posts: 456 | Location: Ft. Washington, MD USA | Registered: March 05, 2001Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Not performance related but we've always run a 2" open or HVH spacer that way it was an easy swap to put the throttle stops on. My 555 currently has a 1" open drilled for a lean out with a 2" HVH on top of that on an Edelbrock 2927. I know my car isn't the fastest but it runs decent for what it is.


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I've tried them all over the past 30 years, wood, aluminum, phenolic, open, 4 hole, blended and upside down too. Never saw .01 or .1 MPH on any of the numerous engine combos I ran and tuned.
 
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See lots of them out there varying in heights and shapes...
 
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