question for the more intelligent

Greg I haven't tried just to r&r an intake, usually what I do gets more involved. But I think there should be no problem r&r'ing it without removing the dist. The carbs do come preset pretty close but they usually require fine tuning. I use a vacuum gauge to fine tune them. Just hook it up to a vacuum port that is active all the time and adjust for the highest reading then turn them in 1/8th turn each. Do this after you have warmed the engine up completely.

If you don't have a vacuum gauge you can pick one up at Autozone or similiar parts house pretty cheap. Handy item to have.