Anybody build up a 229 V6?

Darwinskeeper

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There are actually 3 Edelbrock intakes for Chevy 90 degree V6s. The one we're interested is the #2111 Performer which (according to Edelbrock) fits the 200 & 229 V6 as well as the 262 with nonvortec (85-95) heads.

There is also a #2114 carbureted Performer for 262s with the 96 & later Vortec heads and a 3713 TBI Performer that was designed for throttle body fuel injected (87-94) engines.

As far as headers go, Darwin uses a set of Hooker 2143 full length headers and they fit well, clear the steering/clutch hardware and sound great. According to Summit, they should work on the 229 as well.
 

purecrazy

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I'm running a eldebrock 4 bl intake and a 500 cfm eldy carb, 2 1/8 inch duals with 40 series flowmasters, and a 3.73 posi in the rear...once I got the transmission tv cable set right, I'm happy with the performance of the 229...was worried that the 500 carb was too much, but it seems to handle it ok...overall, better than I expected from the 229!
 

viking165301

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Here is my 229 V6 with the edelbrock 2111 intake, I also have a 252H Comp Cams Cam shaft installed, Flat top pistons and ported and polished heads. Looking to install the roller rockers and pushrods that go with this cam shaft and the long tube headers. I also have dual exhaust with flowmasters on the rear. This motor is a fun one to work with. Oh and it is running a holley 600 CFM carb and runs great!
 

shelby987

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That is a sweet looking 229, if mine had looked that nice I might have had to keep my Bu.....moving forced me to sell her though...so prob. not.

Nice looking engine just the same!
 

malibuguy

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That looks great! Very similar to what I want mine to look like when I'm done.
 

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