In stock form this engine would be hard pressed to produce 150 SAE H.P. With your set up, it may be making 165. Install a set of headers, and dual exhausts, and you may get 175 out of this engine. With major work this engine can produce up to 300 H.P.
Change the following components to high flow/performance; intake (K&N) , exhaust manifold (Edlebrock), catalytic converter (Edlebrock), exhaust (Edlbrock), and add a NITROUS kit (NOS,Venom, Edlebrock) ! This should add 100hp or better (W/nitrous) and run between 2-2.5k.
NO, Not even close.
WITH 4 BBL CARB (VIN T) 225 HP, 295 LBS TORQUE. WITH EDLEBROCK ALUMINUM HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ABOUT 300 HP.
In the exhaust, close to the manifold(s)
A 2-plane manifold such as the Edelbrock Performer or similar would be a good choice.
10-12 degrees
I'm assuming you're asking for the application??? If so, it fits a 1949-56 Olds 303ci or 324ci low deck/small port engine and fits Stromberg 48/97 carbs.
On my 1995 with 4.0 L OHV engine , the fuel rail is installed between the lower and upper intake manifold sections
The manifold absolute pressure sensor is installed in the intake manifold it is a simple installation thread in thread out.. but it is in various locations on the manifold depending on which engine you have The chilton or haynes manual will show you.
Defective casting? Installed improperly (tightened unevenly)?
It is installed on the top of the back side exhaust manifold.
Intake manifolds are designed to optimize power in a specific rpm range. The best intake manifold is one that optimizes the rpm range you need. If it's a street engine, you probably need one that creates peak torque in a lower range than a race engine. A 2-plane manifold such as the Performer or Performer RPM is good for the street. A single-plane such as the Victor Jr. works better on the race track.