kickdown Rod extension?

Interesting fact

And question....

My edlebrock street master.....gas mileage intake. Very low profile.

I had to add a carburetor spacer of about 3/4" to get the kick down linkage the right height. It was too low and hitting the throttle cable nut when the throttle linkage was activated.i had to put a spacer under the carb.

The 340 must have had a taller intake from the factory.



So for a mild build......just short headers.....Holley 600
What intake should I run on this 76 318 to give it a little more power..and get the linkage correct with no spacer.
Putting a spacer on the street master defeats the purpose

I was going to do gas mileage but I don't drive it enough to care.