hi i have a 1966 el camino with a rebuilt 327 with a healthy camshaft at idle i only get 12-13 vacuum i run power brakes with no problem. I was wondering if buying a vacuum canister would help me at all? any comments

i only get 12-13 vacuum i run power brakes with no problem.

Why fix it if it ain't broke?

If your having "no problems" then I'd say, Save your money.

is there any way i could pick up more vacuum?

is there any way i could pick up more vacuum?

I started with 12-13" of vacuum on my 427 (P/B) when I first bought it, I installed a new manifold to carb gasket, checked all the carb screws, new vacuum hose to dizzy and new P/B hose, re-adjusted the mixture screws on the carb and raised the idle to 900-950 rpms ............ended up with a steady 15".

hi i have a 1966 el camino with a rebuilt 327 with a healthy camshaft at idle i only get 12-13 vacuum i run power brakes with no problem. I was wondering if buying a vacuum canister would help me at all? any comments

Does it sit still when your foot is on the brake? If it does, then don't fix it. Canisters at stupid looking and a waste of money. Don't fix it if it isn't broken. If it creeps forward at a stop light, then fix it with a canister.

I had one once and it broke at the mounting point (stud) due to vibration. Since my new motor, I decided to go with a big block Vette style manual master cylinder. No need to worry about vaccum brakes now.:D

is there any way i could pick up more vacuum?
a smaller cam.

Optimum ignition setup can make a big difference too, especially with "larger" cams. My HR296 cam idled at 7" or so with 18* advance. Add another 12* from the vacuum advance can configured right and on manifold vacuum so it idles at 30* advance and it pulls 11" or so.