Intake manifold question
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Springfield MA
Intake manifold question
The car is finally tuned up with the new performer carb (changed the springs) and timing is right on.
It steers, handles and brakes now too :D:D:D
But, I still have the broken bolt on the intake manifold.
I need to replace the bolt at minimum, but I am considering what else I can do cheaply while I am there.
Since I need to take off the intake (Torquer II) and I have access to a free weiland stealth, I am considering swapping. Is this a good swap, or should I change to the the new performer eps manifold?
The specs:
73 L48 with a crower solid lifter cam (unknown specs), Stock heads with some work done (still unknown as of yet), Torquer II, TH400 transmission, 3.08 rear. I am aiming for low end torque and will likely either buy a new engine or build this one up next winter.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks.
It steers, handles and brakes now too :D:D:D
But, I still have the broken bolt on the intake manifold.
I need to replace the bolt at minimum, but I am considering what else I can do cheaply while I am there.
Since I need to take off the intake (Torquer II) and I have access to a free weiland stealth, I am considering swapping. Is this a good swap, or should I change to the the new performer eps manifold?
The specs:
73 L48 with a crower solid lifter cam (unknown specs), Stock heads with some work done (still unknown as of yet), Torquer II, TH400 transmission, 3.08 rear. I am aiming for low end torque and will likely either buy a new engine or build this one up next winter.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Fletcher OK
Re: Intake manifold question (phoenix)
Personally I would use the Stealth. Its a dual plane versus the Torker which is a single plane. A dual plane will give you better response at the low end every day, all day long :D
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2000
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From: Canton GA
Re: Intake manifold question (Chucks76)
I've heard good reviews on the Stealth and was strongly considering it before I got the Summit Crosswind (which is nearly identical to the RPM Airgap).
I would never run a single plane intake on a street car where low end torgue is desired. Single planes are generally to make horse power at high rpm for the track...but do so at a cost to low end torque..which is usally what your after on the street.
I would never run a single plane intake on a street car where low end torgue is desired. Single planes are generally to make horse power at high rpm for the track...but do so at a cost to low end torque..which is usally what your after on the street.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: North Royalton, OH
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: Intake manifold question (phoenix)
I run the Weiand Stealth - picked it because it's power band runs from idle to 6500, or something wild. Much better for my use than anything else. I agree with using a dual-plane for the street - much better with the low end. I think you'd be very happy with the Stealth.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Canada
Re: Intake manifold question (BSiegPaint)
My vote goes to the Stealth as well. I have been told that the original Torquer is a much better intake than the Torquer II by a few who build for both race and street.
